Suzanne English, Founder
Suzanne’s passion is working with children who are medically involved. I like seeing them do things that people
said they couldn’t do. I like seeing their abilities, not their disabilities, she says. Suzanne is a graduate of
the University of South Carolina where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Social
Work. Later she earned her Master’s degree in Counseling. Suzanne worked for DSS as a Child Protective
Investigator for six years. For over a decade, she has been an Early Interventionist. She is the proud mother of
two; one of her children was diagnosed with ADD and the other with dyslexia. She is an active community member
with her local church.

Brantley Jenkinson, Chief Operating Officer

Brantley has over twenty years of experience on the service provider side of the business. She is a graduate of
Greenville Technical College, where she majored in Early Childhood Development. She worked as a preschool
teacher for two years. She began her career as an administrative assistant for early intervention providers in
the area. A few years later, she became Respite Coordinator and Companion Trainer. She enjoys overseeing the
tasks that allow Beyond Early Intervention to function smoothly. Since 2014, Brantley has been serving on the
Human Rights Committee for United Cerebral Palsy of SC. Brantley has one daughter, who graduated from Clemson
University. Go Tigers! In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and running her dog rescue.

Kelly Oswald, Quality Assurance Coordinator

Kelly is a graduate of Winthrop University where she majored in education. She then went on to receive her
Masters degree in Divergent Learning from Columbia College. Kelly has had a long career in the fields of
education and Early Intervention. She loved finding strengths and potential in the children she worked within
the classroom as well as the home setting. She now enjoys helping the EI staff fine-tune their skills and offer
them support to make sure we are in compliance with file reviews. Being the mom of two very active children
keeps Kelly busy outside of work. She is very involved in their sports and having family adventures in the great
outdoors.

Whitney Starling, Supervisor
Midlands

Whitney is a graduate of Winthrop University. She has been an Early Interventionist for over 10 years and most
recently served as a Care Coordinator for a pediatric company in the Midlands area. Whitney loves working with
all children with special needs but loves educating parents on Sensory Processing Disorder. She received her
certification to complete the Screening Tool for Autism Testing (STAT) through Vanderbilt Kennedy Center.
Whitney and her husband live in West Columbia with their three children. They love going to the beach, the park,
family game nights and tailgating for USC games!

LeeAnne Couture, Early Interventionist
Midlands

LeeAnne is a graduate of East Carolina University where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Social
Work. She worked for the Department of Social Services upon graduation, and has been a preschool teacher for
many years. LeeAnne feels that her calling is working with young children. She has worked with children for over
15 years. LeeAnne believes there is nothing more fulfilling than having a positive influence in the life of a
child. In her spare time you can find her spending time at the beach and traveling with her husband and
children.

Rebecca Rivas, Early Interventionist
Midlands

Rebecca has been supporting children with developmental delays and their families for over 10 years in the
classroom and home settings. She believes helping parents and caregivers discover new ways to connect with their
child is an essential goal of early intervention. She particularly enjoys working with children with Autism.
Rebecca received her Masters degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Carolina. She currently
lives in the Columbia area with her husband and two daughters. A few of her favorite things include her kindle,
label maker, and KitchenAid mixer.

Sarah Hodge, Early Interventionist
Midlands

Sarah Hodge is a native of SC and Alumni of South Carolina State University. She has a love of children and is
very enthusiastic in her approach with them. She is committed to helping children and the families adjust
smoothly through the journey of Early Intervention. Sarah is married and has 2 cats. She enjoys dancing, singing
and serving at church as well as in her community.

KelLeigh Dantzler, Early Interventionist
Midlands

At Columbia College, KelLeigh was given the gift of working with a young girl with autism doing ABA. She fell in
love with watching her grow and learn her new skills. After completing her Master of Rehabilitation Counseling
at USC School of Medicine, she was given the opportunity to do an internship at Midlands Autism Division, which
led to meeting leaders in Early Intervention in the Columbia community. Since 2000, KelLeigh has provided Family
Training and Service Coordination to hundreds of families throughout the Midlands of SC. She continues to feel
passionate about helping families with accessing resources to help their children grow.

Heather Williams, Early Interventionist
Midlands

Heather is a graduate from the University of South Carolina with an undergraduate degree and a Masters degree in
Social Work. Heather interned for Children’s Trust during her graduate career and that’s where she fell in love
with early intervention. She has always had a passion for working with children and believes that development
during childhood is very important. She loves early intervention because she is able to make learning fun and be
that support for families to count on. Heather enjoys watching Gamecock football, spending time with friends and
family, and loves being on the water!

Caroline “Lynn” Raine, Early Interventionist
Richland & Lexington Counties

Lynn is a 2024 graduate of Newberry College, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology and a
minor in Music. Throughout her college years, she has worked with children, a passion she first discovered in
high school and has since committed to as a lifelong career. Lynn is dedicated to supporting families and
enhancing childhood development. In addition to her work with children, she plans to further her education by
pursuing a master’s degree. After graduation, Lynn chose to make Newberry her home, where she lives with her
dogs, Astrid and Monster, and her cat, Navi. Outside of her work and studies, Lynn enjoys singing and riding
with her dad as part of the US Spyder Ryders-Midlands chapter, where they support various causes, including
veterans’ groups, breast cancer awareness, and Toys for Tots.

Melissa grew up in Blythewood, SC. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University in Physical Education. Prior to
joining the Beyond El team, Melissa was a physical education teacher for three years and stayed at home with her
children for a few years. She has a passion for helping and guiding children of all ages! Melissa’s son Liam has
Down Syndrome, and having an Early Interventionist for him is what ignited her passion for this career. She is
happy to help other families navigate the system and obtain the resources they need to help their children. In
her free time, she enjoys spending time with her children Luke (5) and Liam (3), working out, hiking, and
traveling.

Courtney Freidah, Early Interventionist
Richland & Lexington Counties

Courtney graduated from the University of South Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. While she enjoys working
with children of all ages, her experience as an Early interventionist, focusing on younger kids, has been
particularly rewarding. Courtney finds it incredibly fulfilling to help young children achieve significant
developmental milestones. in her free time, she enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, and cheering on the
gamecocks with friends and family!

Emily McGlohorn
Richland & Lexington Counties

Emily went to Clemson University where she earned her bachelor’s degree In Psychology and a minor in Youth Development Study.
Early Intervention sparked her Interest because of the unique approach to helping children reach their
developmental goals and focusing on fostering a relationship between the child and their family. Emily has
worked with children for the past 7 years. She has a passion for helping children reach their full potential.
Throughout her college years, she has able to connect with the community in Clemson by being a part of Greek
life and several clubs. She served as a mentor for a title one school In Clemson. She participated In several
charity fund raisers and engaged in many different volunteer opportunities with children. She ls planning to
continue her education by pursuing her master’s degree. In her spare time, Emily enjoys reading books on the
kindle and traveling internationally. She loves to be near the water whether it’s the lake, ocean or a pool!

Sherry Wright, Supervisor
Lexington County

Sherry is a graduate of Columbia College where she majored in early childhood education. She taught early
childhood special education for 12 years before starting a new career in early intervention. She has a passion
for serving children and their families and finds joy in watching children grow, develop, and make progress.
“It’s exciting to see the light bulb turn on when they discover new things.” Sherry enjoys spending time with
her family and dogs in her free time.

Becky Bumgarner, Early Interventionist

Lexington County

Becky is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where she earned a BA in public
relations with a minor in education. Becky has had a long career in the field of education serving both in the
classroom and throughout the school environment. She loves working one-on-one with children to find their
strengths and the best strategies to help them succeed. With three kids at three different schools, Becky is
always on the move (or seated on the bleachers at a ball field). She is active with her children’s sports and
school activities and enjoys reading, coming up with DIY projects for her husband to do, and spending time with
friends and family.

Greyson Graduated from The College of Charleston where she studied Special Education
for students with intellectual disabilities. After graduating she realized she wanted to work with infants and
toddlers. Working with children and their guardians is a passion she feels deeply. She hopes to be a positive
light for them. Greyson spends her spare time with her Husband and their two rescue dogs.

Cole Weiner, Training Director
Rock Hill

Cole is a graduate from the University of South Carolina with an undergraduate degree and a Master’s degree in
Social Work. She has over 5 years of experience working with children of all ages and 2 years of working with
young children. Cole loves the field of Early Intervention because she loves celebrating the wins, big and
small. In her spare time you can find her volunteering in the student ministry at her church, spending time with
friends and family and cheering on the Gamecocks!