MEET OUR STAFF
Administrative, Counseling, Residential and Teaching Staff
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Dr. Fred Tomaselli
President
Sally and I began our ministry at The Fold in 1973. We have four adult children and twelve delightful grandchildren. Sally serves with me in The Fold office and in many of the ministry events throughout the year. Some of my hobbies include photography, history, working on “home improvement” projects, playing and listening to music, which includes serving as a member of our local church’s worship band (vibes and marimba). Sally and I love to hike and travel together as well as attend family and sports activities.
Educationally, I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lyndon (Vermont) State College, a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Vermont College of Norwich University. I am also a graduate of a three-year intensive program on pastoral studies and Greek. My Doctor of Philosophy degree in counseling is from Oxford Graduate School, Crystal Springs (Dayton), TN, where I am also a Fellow in the Oxford Society of Scholars. It is a continuing ambition of mine to write professionally and advance within this Society. Professionally, I am a licensed counselor by the State of Vermont and hold a number of certifications. I also serve our local community as an elder in the growing and vibrant church we attend.
In addition to leadership and administrative responsibilities at The Fold, I enjoy presenting our ministry to churches and other groups throughout the country. I have lectured in colleges, put on seminars for various organizations, and spoken on local as well as nationally syndicated radio programs. But among my most personally rewarding ministry experiences is teaching and counseling parents at our seminars on site at The Fold as well as teaching ©GraceLife Conferences and other seminars dealing with relationships, parenting, and marriage and family life issues.
Jay Breish
Program Director
(Bio coming Soon)
Steve Hebert
Director of Operations
Steve spent time as a child moving all over the US, and then settled in Barre, VT, where he met and married his wife. He and his wife have 2 sons. He owned and operated his own Auto Body Repair shop for 12 years. Then he got an AS Degree in Computer Engineering at Vermont Technical College, and worked as a computer programmer for 10 years before coming to The Fold, where he has faithfully served for the last 8 years. Steve has many skills, such as organization, computer, auto repair, accounting, and other general maintenance repair. These skills help him to minister in many different areas within The Fold.
Steve has also spent numerous years cooking and volunteering overnight at the Barre homeless shelter, as well as serving on their board for five years. He also served for ten years as a church elder. He enjoys woodworking, construction, and antique and roadster vehicles.
Tim & Barb Hash
Directors of Development
Tim and Barb were first introduced to The Fold when they were seeking out help for an at-risk teen daughter. Though their daughter never entered the program, they felt called to come serve within the ministry, first as the Boys Home Directors and currently as the Directors of Development.
Before beginning their ministry at The Fold, they owned their own business for 10 years. Barb has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Elizabeth Town College and has taken Bible courses from Lancaster Bible College. Tim received a bachelor’s degree in Bible and Social Work from Philadelphia Biblical University and holds an MSW from Marywood University.
Throughout their lives, Tim and Barb have adopted and raised 9 children and are also foster parents in the state of Vermont. They decided to work in residential counseling because of their own experiences as parents of at-risk teens. They believe the Lord challenged them to come alongside other parents who were having similar struggles. They are sent missionaries from the Board of Missions of the Community Bible Fellowship Church in Red Hills, PA.
COUNSELING STAFF
Dennis Hershey
Counselor
Dennis has been working at The Fold since 1998. He ministers in the role of a youth and family counselor. Prior to moving to Vermont, Dennis and his family lived in Alaska where he served as a youth pastor, and was instrumental in beginning a ministry to at-risk teens through discipleship and Bible study, for a local youth correctional facility.
He has a bachelor’s degree from Columbia International University and an MA in Christian Counseling from Luther Rice University. He chose these educational paths out of a desire to serve God in missions; he felt they would better equip him to meet the needs of people in a vocational ministry setting.
Dennis has a heartfelt concern for teens who are struggling to make life work. This is especially true of ones who do not have a positive father figure to learn from. He shares, “I have been blessed with a healthy father role-model and it motivates me to pass the blessing along to others.”
In addition to the work at The Fold, Dennis is actively involved in a local fellowship, teaching Sunday school class and meeting practical needs within the church. He and his family enjoy hiking, wintertime activities, and reading. His personal goals in life include helping his children reach their full potential and providing a healthy, God-honoring home environment.
Joy King
Counselor
Joy is originally from the metro-Denver area of Colorado. She came to a personal realization of God's love for her when she was fifteen years old. Shortly after, she began to feel strongly that God would one day call her to work with hurting adolescents. Early in college, she became aware of residential facilities for hurting and broken youth. As a result, She determined to study counseling in order to one day be equipped to work in such a facility.
Joy graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Bible and Biblical Counseling from Lancaster Bible College 2004 and spent a couple of additional years in Lancaster, Pennsylvania developing relationships and trying her hand at a variety of positions including a counseling internship, attendant care for a disabled woman, and therapeutic support for children with behavioral disorders.
In the spring of 2006 Joy was looking into ministry opportunities when she became aware of The Fold's staffing needs. She interviewed at the Cornerstone Girls Home and joined the staff as a full-time Resident Instructor later that summer. She served in the discipleship role for almost two years until she was given the opportunity to transition into the full-time counseling role in the summer of 2008. She appreciates The Fold's commitment to families and is excited about her deeper involvement with both teens and parents.
Some of Joy's life goals include: visiting every continent, publishing a book, acquiring a Master’s degree and living in Italy for at least a summer.
RESIDENTIAL STAFF
Sarah Winans
Home Manager
Sarah is originally from Vermont. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design Communications, with a minor in Marketing. She has been involved with The Fold for several years in various volunteer positions. She came on staff over a year ago as the caretaker and hostess of our Retreat Center, and then took on a temporary discipleship role within the Girls Home. She has now transitioned into a full time position, in which, she pursues her desires to serve in ministry, as well as incorporates her experience of design, photography and communications. Before coming to The Fold, Sarah spent several years as a Nanny.
Sarah enjoys traveling and has visited 12 states, 8 countries, has been to Europe twice and South America. Her goals are to visit all 7 continents, see all 50 states and do something significant in that state while there, to publish a book on travel and photography, and to own her own photography and design business for the purpose of ministry. She also enjoys photography, reading, outdoor activities, working part-time in the Girls Home, and spending time with friends.
Katie Cook
Girls Home Resident Instructor
Katie was born in Lima, Ohio and is a huge Buckeye fan! Katie grew up with three brothers and likes all sports, but loves volleyball! She enjoys seeing God’s creative beauty in nature, finding a good adventure, hanging out in a cool coffee shop, meeting new people, shopping, reading a good book, and traveling!
Some of Katie’s goals are to visit Greece and go castle hunting in Europe. Katie recently completed one of her goals; she found and visited all the Wal-Marts in Vermont and New Hampshire, which is a total of 27! Katie graduated from Anderson University with a degree in Christian Ministry.
Katie has a beautiful heart to serve her Heavenly Father. “I have a heart to help people find out what passions they have and encourage them to know who they are in Christ.” Katie desires to find the beauty in everyone and everything!
Todd & Alesa Chamberlain
Boys Home House Parents
(Bio coming Soon)
TEACHING STAFF
Holly Goodwin
Principal
(Bio coming Soon)
Eric Stuepfert
Teacher
Eric graduated from Olivet Nazarene University with a BA in Religion. After graduating he was a Youth Pastor in Florida and then moved back to Illinois to serve as a Sr. Pastor within his home church. He has served as a teacher within the school for over a year. He has a passion for youth ministry and is also involved with the HS Sunday School and JR Youth Group within our local church. He is also currently finishing his MA in Biblical Counseling.
His laid back but firm personality, ability to relate to the teens, grace filled approach and enjoyment in teaching and mentoring, has made him a strong leader in the school. Eric is known for being able to “Lay the smack down” if anyone presents a challenge.
Eric enjoys both playing and watching sports, playing guitar, reading, teaching and relaxing. One of his goals in life is to earn a doctorate in Apologetics/Bible and teach within the church.
Matt Harrison
Teacher
Matt is the oldest of three and is originally from Michigan. He has spent some time at both the University of Michigan and Liberty University. He is pursuing a degree in counseling, and he eventual hopes to hold a master’s degree and continue working in full time ministry.
He has spent time volunteering at his home church; helping with the nursery, VBS, teaching Sunday school and serving as a trustee on the Church Council. He recently spent a summer in Wyoming working full time with YouthWorks Ministry. “I found myself looking to make a more personal connection and to grow real, meaningful relationship” He says. “That has been my favorite part of the job.” Matt’s love for working with teens, his desire to listen to the teens, form and encourage healthy relationships with the teens, help to make him a successful mentor within the home.
He also loves to play and watch sports. He is very passionate about certain teams, including his home teams in Michigan. He also likes to watch TV and play video games.
Administrative, Counseling, Residential and Teaching Staff
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