TLC Nonprofit

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 community, 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 community right where they are.

Meet the Board of Directors

  • Heather Volchko

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Heather Volchko is a school-based consultant, behavior analyst, and program evaluator specializing in emotional and behavioral disorders, trauma-informed behavior analysis, organizational behavior management, and leadership psychology. She has been a coordinator, teacher, and paraprofessional in therapeutic, alternative, self-contained, resource, and correctional settings.

    Outside of her professional work, she has worked abroad with various international education organizations as well as stateside with organizations facilitating upward mobility with disadvantaged populations.

    Heather is the Executive Director with her Bachelors in Special Education, Masters in Educational Psychology, and is currently pursuing her PhD.

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  • Joyce Gronewold

    FOUNDING DIRECTOR

    Joyce Gronewold specializes in comprehensive systems, a wide continuum of divergent student needs, building local capacity through training and support, and equipping special education administrators. She has been a summer camp counselor and supervisor, special education one-on-one aide, school psychologist, special education supervisor, and assistant director and director of special education.

    Outside of her professional work, she enjoys traveling with her family, antique shopping with her youngest, attending car shows of all kinds, watching home improvement shows, and is an avid Star Wars fan.

    Joyce is a Founding Director with her Bachelors in Psychology, Master of Education in School Psychology, and Educational Leadership Endorsement in Director of Special Education.

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  • Matthew Hayes

    FOUNDING DIRECTOR

    Matthew Hayes specializes in mindset, mental agility, resilience, DEI, interpersonal relationships, team building, and executive coaching with larger organizations, youth, and people of color. He has been a NASA space flight technologist, DEI Program Analyst, and coaching and leadership development business owner in the public and private sectors.

    Outside of his professional work, he teaches entrepreneurship in his community, is a Gordon Ramsay fan and foodie, and is an eager adventure seeker.

    Matthew is a Founding Director with certifications in Neurolinguistic Programming, Intercultural Development, and Electrical and Mechanical Technology.

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Officers and Advisors to the Board

  • Dr. Rick Van Acker

    INDUSTRY EXPERT

  • Miss Makayla

    STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

  • Josue Sorto

    TREASURER

  • Heather Barberio

    SECRETARY

  • Flora Yao

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

  • Nathan Volchko

    TECHNOLOGIST

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 communities 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.

Ready to work together?