Category Archives: Infant Learning Program

Infant Learning Program Email: Carrie Huck Phone: 907-689-7223

Amy Wellman — Developmental Specialist Hi, my name is Amy. I have a Masters of Education in Early Childhood Education, as well as a Masters of Arts in Communication. I am passionate about empowering children with special needs and helping their families to reach their full potential. In my free time, I enjoy spending time […]

Tonya Buczkowski, M.S., CCC-SLP Infant Learning Program Hi, my name is Tonya and I love toddlers!  I have worked in early intervention for almost 25 years, as well as elementary through middle school speech/language services, private therapy, clinical supervision, and teaching college classes.  I have been with FOCUS since 2009.  I grew up in Alaska […]

ILP Program Assistant Sherri Criley is the current Program Assistant for our Infant Learning Program. Sherri began her association with FOCUS as a care provider clear back in 1991! She provided care on a part-time basis for many years until stepping into her current position in 2001. She loves supporting the ILP program because she […]

Cristine Aki – Speech-Language Pathologist My name is Cristine Aki and I have lived in Alaska since 1998 (I think I now have the privilege of saying that makes me a “Sourdough”).  Before coming to Alaska, I lived in Texas where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders at Hardin-Simmons University.  I […]

Shannon Lloyd– Developmental Specialist Shannon Lloyd is a Developmental Specialist who is passionate when it comes to working with families who have children from ages birth to three years. She received her Masters of Teaching from Alaska Pacific University and in 2013 she received her Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, Associate Degree from Prince William Community […]

ILP Director Shannon Parker began working at FOCUS in 2010 as a Developmental Specialist and Supervisor and became the Infant Learning Program Director in March of 2014.  Prior to FOCUS Shannon had worked in the field of Early Intervention serving the Aleutian/Pribilof Islands and Tyonek,  a number of years at Early Head Start, Head Start […]

Cynthia Parkin– Developmental Specialist Hi, I am Cynthia and have been with the FOCUS Infant Learning Program for 2 years. In 1993, I began working as a developmental specialist with families with children under 3 years of age that have special needs. I have not looked back since. I truly enjoy the stages of development […]

Sheri Scholljegerdes – Speech Language Pathologist Sheri Scholljegerdes is an early interventionist and speech pathologist who has been with FOCUS, Inc., Infant Learning Program for the past 20 years.  It has been an exciting journey to see how much FOCUS, Inc. has grown and to be a part of meeting the needs of families. Sheri […]