Medical Team

Dr. Edgar Collins, MD

Psychiatrist

Lacey Timothy, CNA

Office Manager / Nursing Assistant

Interests and Expertise:Obtained my AAS, real estate license, current student pursuing my nursing degree, and currently teach Zumba for the boys and girls at RRCS.

About Me: I enjoy spending time with my family, exercising, education, Zumba, ballroom dance, travelling, and sports. Have been playing softball with the red rock students since 2008.

Most Rewarding Aspect of Working With Youth:Being a part of the positive changes that they are making in their lives. These kids are at such a vulnerable age in their life and it is important to be a positive role model. I enjoy seeing them gain their confidence and self-esteem back. Seeing them build a sense of belonging and a sense that they can accomplish things, and seeing them reunite with their family. Seeing them start to recognize their strengths and rise to their full potential.

Adam Wilson, NREMT-P

NREMT Paramedic

Credentials:
I am a nationally registered EMT-Paramedic, and currently hold certifications for CPR, PEPP, ACLS, AMLS and PHTLS.

Graduate of:
Dixie State College Paramedic Program.

Service at Red Rock:
I have served the students of Red Rock Canyon School since May of 2008.

Prior professional experience:
I have worked with adolescents in public schools for five years prior to coming to Red Rock Canyon School.

Interests and Expertise:
I enjoy working with computers and technology. I always make sure to go paintballing during the summer and snowboarding during the winter. And, I love working as a paramedic and having the opportunity to help people in their most desparate time of need.

About Me:
I have lived in this area for nearly all of my life. I anjoy this area because it is so diverse and there are so many outdoor activities that you can do nearby. I have also worked as a web developer for almost fifteen years now and enjoy working with computers, networks and telecommunications. I have completed three years of pre-medical classes, which prompted me to become a certified EMT and go through paramedic school. I still plan to attend medical school when life allows.

Hobbies and Interests:
I love paintballing and snowboarding, they help me to get my mind off of a hard day as a paramedic, or to get me moving after a day of working on computers.

Which set of skills that students experience at Red Rock greatly impacts their success?:
I believe that the person that can learn patience will benefit greatly in life. When I see someone that is impatient, I can usually also see the stress, anger and frustration that the individual is also experiencing. I view patience as a key to a better life.

What is the most rewarding aspect of working with youth?:
Being able to teach them something that they didn't know or think about before. And seeing them take what they've learned and make a better life for themselves and the people they interact with.

Tasha Pace, RN

Registered Nurse - Psychiatric

Credentials:  Registered Nurse

Graduate of:  Weber State University

Service at Red Rock:  Since November 2009

Prior Professional Experience:  I worked with youth in a therapeutic wilderness program for eight years in the back country of Montana and Utah.  It was rewarding to see the youth make positive changes in their lives through their experience in the natural environment.   I worked for three years at a rural community health center assisting doctors with emergencies and procedures, operated all lab equipment and was also an x-ray technician.  I worked for four years as a home-health and hospice nurse.  I have enjoyed the variety of nursing experience I have obtained serving these populations.    

Interests and Hobbies:  I enjoy hiking, traveling, camping, boating, being outdoors, any form of exercise, reading, cooking, practicing the piano or violin and spending time with my family.

What is the most rewarding aspect of working with the youth:  Seeing them make positive changes in their lives and gaining self esteem, confidence and a belief in themselves.  Then reaching outside of themselves to help and serve others around them.

Catherine Beatty

Medical Secretary

Prior Experience: I have a total of six years working as a receptionist/secretary, have been a certified Zumba instructor since 2009, and have many years of experience working with youth in programs run through the LDS Church.

Service at Red Rock Canyon School: I have worked at the school for 2 years as the Medical Secretary and also work part time in Case Management. I help teach the students Zumba as well as general Fitness.

Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy working out, dancing, playing sports, spending time with family and friends, eating healthy (the exception being my passion for dark chocolate), and reading murder mysteries.

About Me: I am most proud of being a mother of four children (all but one being raised and gone). I’m very involved with service in my church. I live an active lifestyle, since many of my hobbies involve sports or workout activities. I use the experience I’ve gained from years of fitness participation to help teach the students how to be active as well. My upbeat attitude and positive outlook help me get along with everyone. I love working with people, especially the youth.

Dayna VanAusdal, RN

Registered Nurse

Credentials:
I am a nationally certified Registered Nurse (RN)

Graduate of:
Dixie State College Nursing Program

Service at Redrock:
Since October of 2011

Prior Professional Experience:
I have worked with special needs, sexually abused and pediatric patients in the medical field for five years and have loved every minute of providing family centered care.

About Me:
3 time marathon finisher and Zumba fanatic. Mommy to a rambunctious 2-year old.

What is the most rewarding aspect of working with the youth?
Watching the kids grow and reach their potentials. Helping them believe in themselves and instilling confidence back into their lives.

Dylan Hoskins, EMT-I

Emergency Medical Technician

Prior Professional Experience: I began my post high school career enjoying the entrepreneurial side of business owning 2 seperate successful companies over the last decade. Certain experiences have shown me other interests in life that I am now currently persuing. I am a certified EMT-I and am currently enrolled in school working towards a degree in Education.

About Me: Very happy to call St. George home, although I aspire to travel around the globe and experience all that this beautiful world has to offer. I have two amazing boys and we do just about everything together. One of the biggest rewards in life right now is being able to be involved in their sports interests. I love spending time with them and their peers while coaching their soccer teams. The rewards are countless.

Most Rewarding Aspect of Working With Youth: Although I thoroughly enjoy the challenge of being able to be a positive influence in the lives of youth, it never ceases to amaze me how much THEY actually TEACH me, when I take the time to notice.

Trevor Jolley, RN

Registered Nurse

Credentials:
Registered Nurse (RN)

Graduate of: Dixie State College of Utah

Service at Red Rock: Since July 2011

Prior Professional Experience:Served nine years in the Utah Army National Guard where i served one tour in Iraq, I've spent seven plus years tutoring special needs individuals and volunteering with Special Olympics, and one year as a nursing assistant in a rehabilitation facility.

About Me: I was born in Phoenix, AZ but have been in southern Utah for quite a few years and I love it here. I was blessed with a wonderful family and many great friends, and most my down time is spent with them doing the things I love. I love the outdoors and enjoy many sports like mountain biking, road biking, snow boarding, wake boarding, golfing, running, and working out. I run the local marathon every year. I also work out at a gym called CrossFit St.George, at least 5 days a week, and if you're wondering what CrossFit is I highly recommend that you check it out. I also enjoy the arts quite a bit. While i worked on my degree at Dixie State I was on an art scholarship for ceramics. I have done ceramics most my life and hope to one day have my own studio. I am now finishing my last semester at Southern Utah University, where I will graduate with my BSN this May. My plan after that is to attend grad school soon after.

Most Rewarding Aspect of Working With Youth: I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here at Red Rock, there is never a dull moment and I love the experiences I have with each of the students.