C.A.S.E., Inc. - Comprehensive Autism Services & Education, Inc.

Tiffanie Woodworth joined the C.A.S.E., Inc team in the summer of 2011 with her B.A. in Human Development from Cal State San Marcos. Tiffanie grew up in San Diego and has always had a passion for working with youth. While working for several years at an after school program with Poway Unified School District, she connected with children on the spectrum and never forgot about the impact they made on her. After working with children from many different populations, Tiffanie feels she has found her "niche" working with those on the Autism spectrum and loves the challenges and triumphs these children bring. She feels privileged to be working with such unique individuals and finds she learns so much from them.

Jasmine Daniel joined CASE in 2011 with a B.S. In Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, and is currently working on her M.S. In Marriage and Family Therapy at San Diego State University, which she will complete in 2013. She has worked with children in several different capacities from being a girl scout leader to working with families as a whole. She developed an interest in this line of work while working with a family that had a child that was diagnosed with Autism. She felt a very special connection to him and his family and wanted to learn more about children that have ASD and treatment methods. In her free time, Jasmine enjoys spending time with family and friends and volunteering.

Stephanie McFerran grew up in North San Diego County and started her path working with children on the spectrum when her family member was diagnosed at the age of three. She has experience working with children and families in a home, school and clinical settings.
Stephanie graduated from California State San Marcos with a BA in Human Development with a concentration in Children Services. After graduating she went straight into the field and starting working with children on the spectrum. Working with children on the spectrum and being a guidance tool to their recovery is what keeps her passion thriving.
In her free time she loves to spend time with her husband, family and friends. She loves going to the beach and running for Charity's. Children on the spectrum warm her heart daily and she hopes to make an impact on their lives and strives to do so every day. Stephanie feels blessed to have found a career that she is passionate about.

Sloane Herrick was born and raised in Carlsbad, California. In 2006 she attended Wagner College in New York, where she graduated with a BA in Theater Education in 2010. Immediately following graduation Sloane moved to Lima, Peru to work at a small center, Alcanzando, where she did behavioral therapy with children ages 2-7. After a year of great experience Sloane moved back home to find her next adventure. Sloane is certified in NY State in both regular and special education, and has a passion to return to teaching children.
Sloane is involved in Carlsbad Community Theater and has done everything from acting to directing. Every summer, since 2002, Sloane has had the opportunity to teach summer workshops, which is where her passion to teach grew. 

Brittany Shanahan, M.Ed. Born and raised in southern California, received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of Colorado. After graduation, Brittany spent a year backpacking through most of South America before settling down in San Diego.

Eager to work with diverse populations, Brittany accepted a position with a not-for-profit counseling agency, eventually building a few years of experience in the field of Marketing and Communications. Although she enjoys event planning and advertising, her true passion is and always has been teaching. In 2008, Brittany decided to return to graduate school to complete her Masters in Special Education and dual credentials in Mild/Moderate and Multi-Subject teaching. She has since taught in a variety of classroom settings including both private and public schools, elementary through twelfth grade.

Brittany joined CASE as the Lead Teacher for the education program, and she is thrilled to help guide her students to become lifelong learners. 

Britnee Bond joined the C.A.S.E. inc. team in the summer of 2011 after finishing 5 long years at CSU, Chico where she earned a degree in Liberal Studies, minor in Special Education, and Elementary and Special Education credentials.  While spending a summer as a summer camp counselor in Italy, she really connected with two boys with Auitsm and was intreged by the Spectrum.  Returning to Chico, she volunteered at the Autism Clinic on the Chico campus and loved the experience!  Originally from Temecula, she returned to the area in search of a job with children with Autism and found C.A.S.E.   She loves working so closely with the children and their families. She is one of the teachers in our Education Program.

On the weekend, you can find Britnee on the beach, boat, camping or at Target and always drinking coffee!

Francine Miller joined C.A.S.E. in the summer of 2011 as a Behavior Interventionist. Although Francine has lived in San Diego County since 1974, she spent last year on the East coast where she enrolled in the Florida Institute of Technology’s BCBA program. Francine has experience as a behavior therapist working through agencies in Pennsylvania. Most of her experience was in the area of early intervention in the pre-school environment.

Francine is also currently working on her Master’s thesis and an M.S. in Applied Animal Behavior Science. Her thesis topic is about animal assisted therapy and self-stimulation in autistic children. Francine enjoys working with animals part-time, as well as reading, movies and visiting with friends. 

Gina Kates, M.A. joined our staff in Summer 2011 after working the past few years in the public school system. She first graduated from CSUN in 2006 with a B.A. in Sociology and then decided she wanted to further peruse in her love for children and received a M.A in Counseling. Her fondness for children with Autism really peaked after she began researching for her Masters Thesis which involved Autistic children. Gina's passion really lies in inspiring others and lives by the quote by Henry David Thoreau "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined".  

Ashley Hokanson, M.A. came to C.A.S.E. all the way from New England.  Tired of the dreary 5 months of winter, she traveled cross-country in search of something new and sunny skies.  Luckily she was able to join the C.A.S.E team in the summer of 2011.  She holds a Master's degree in education and she was a special education teacher in New Hampshire for 5 years.  She had the opportunity to work with students affected by many disabilities, as well as students across the autism spectrum. Other than her passion for working with children Ashley loves reading, dogs, family, rugby, outdoor activities and really anything that sounds like a good time.