Welcome to TLC Nonprofit

We’re TLC.

We focus on helping districts build the internal strength to serve their most complex learners, creating a connected pathway from immediate student support to long-range systems improvement. We share our districts’ ambitions — to keep students learning, steady the adults doing the work, and build structures that last beyond one tough year or one tough case. We work to understand both the day-to-day constraints and the long-range priorities — focusing on practical actions, strong teaming, and supports that teams can actually carry forward.

Board of Directors

Heather Volchko, BCBA
Founding Director of Strategic Vision

Joyce Gronewold, MEd
Founding Director of Governance

Matthew Hayes, AS, NLP
Founding Director of Messaging

Sara Timm, MEd
Charter Director of Programming

Mary Mangione, MA
Charter Director of Partnerships

Championing Schools,
one team
at a time.

Officers and Advisors to the Board

  • Ashley Cotton

    FOUNDER OF THE LAB

  • Dr. Rick Van Acker

    INDUSTRY ADVISOR

  • Eryn Van Acker

    FOUNDER OF THE NAVIGATORS

  • Flora Yao

    SECRETARY FOR THE BOARD

  • Heather Barberio

    NONPROFIT ADVISOR

  • Josue Sorto

    TREASURER FOR THE BOARD

  • Manny Huecias

    FOUNDER OF THE ALLIANCE

  • Nathan Volchko

    TECHNOLOGY ADVISOR

  • Meaghan Falkanger

    LEGAL ADVISOR

  • Miss Makayla

    FOUNDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

  • Nick Franczak

    NEURODIVERGENCE ADVISOR

  • Nicole Gero

    MARKETING ADVISOR

What do we believe?

OUR VISION

Every student deserves the chance to thrive in school - and beyond.

OUR MISSION

To unlock the door to student success by partnering with school teams and their local networks to provide focused guidance and practical training.

OUR VALUES

Anchored by integrity.

Without integrity, our efforts hold no weight. Every action we take and word we say is rooted in trust and transparency, inspiring confidence and open communication.

Better together.

We thrive as a collective. We firmly believe that true connection and collaboration surpass solitary efforts, benefiting both us and those we serve.

Creating legacy.

Transforming educational systems and uplifting communities is a lifelong commitment. We honor those who have come before us, and take up the cause to empower future generations.

How did we start?

Our founder’s journey as an educator ignited a passion for empowering professionals who serve students in school settings. She noticed that preservice teachers often do not receive the vital training necessary to address the varied needs of their students, leading many to leave the profession altogether.

She also saw the untapped potential of behavior analysts, whose insights into classroom management can significantly enhance educational experiences. Unfortunately, these valuable skills are often underutilized in the fast-paced school environment.

So she founded TLC Nonprofit where our mission is to change this narrative. We believe that collaboration is essential - and we are committed to fostering connections between specialists and educators. By curating a supportive local network, we aim to ensure that all professionals working with complex students have the resources and encouragement they need to thrive. Together, we can transform the educational landscape and support every educator to keep serving their local area right where they are.

Team of Experts

As an established consultancy of school-based education and behavior consultants specializing in complex student support, implementation-ready behavior planning, and practical program evaluation, TLC aligns district priorities with behavioral science and real-world school operations. As partners who work shoulder-to-shoulder with teams in active school settings, our experts confidently translate high-stakes needs into clear plans, usable tools, and steady follow-through.

Our experts bring decades of experience across therapeutic, alternative, self-contained, resource, and correctional settings complemented by leadership, coaching, and systems design expertise. TLC ensures your plans and supports reflect your local context, local constraints, and local ownership. We provide actionable insight into applications at the student, classroom, building, and district levels.

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