Dan Reckling is a clinical psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst who joins us from the Eastside of Michigan! Daniel graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2008 and later achieved his M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Madonna University in 2011. As a clinical psychologist, Dan specialized in providing counseling services to children and families, including to individuals impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dan brings this unique experience and perspective to his role as a BCBA. In his free time, Dan enjoys fishing and spending time with his wife and dog!

daniel.reckling@theshorelinecenter.com

Kayla Moore graduated from Hope College in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology; during her undergraduate time, Kayla also minored in communication and religion. Kayla completed her BCaBA coursework through Florida Institute of Technology’s online program in 2018 and has been in the field of ABA since 2016. Kayla earned her master's degree in psychology in 2025 through Purdue University, and is now a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Outside of work, Kayla is involved in her church leadership, is a board member for a local non-profit, coaches soccer, and enjoys spending time outside with her husband and dog.

kayla.moore@theshorelinecenter.com

Emily Doty holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN.  After college, she lived and worked in the Chicago area for 14 years in various roles including Market Research, Data Analysis, and Meeting Planning.  In 2006, she moved to Grand Haven with her husband and three daughters.  She has been with The Shoreline center since 2017. In her free time, Emily loves to read, play games, travel and spend time with her family.

emily.doty@theshorelinecenter.com

Cori has been with The Shoreline Center since we first opened in 2015. She has served as an Administrative Specialist and now as Office Manager.  Prior to her work with The Center, Cori worked for Child and Family Services as a Prevention Specialist and worked as a substitute teacher for GHAPS. She also spent many years raising her family full-time.  Cori earned her Bachelor’s degree in English and Writing from Northern Michigan University, and an Elementary Education Teaching Certificate from Spring Arbor University.  Cori lives in Grand Haven with her husband and two young adult children- one in college and one at home. She enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.

cori.whalen@theshorelinecenter.com

Lindsay Smith studied at Grand Valley State University and graduated in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Upon graduating Lindsay moved to Grand Haven and worked in the Grand Haven community providing support for children living with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a variety of settings. Lindsay returned to Grand Valley State University and completed her Masters Degree and Graduate Certificate of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2017, as well as her Psychological Specialist Degree in 2018. In her free time, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband and her two little boys that are full of energy!

lindsay.smith@theshorelinecenter.com

Kristin Adams found her career as a BCBA through teaching! Kristin has experience teaching in both elementary and high school ASD classrooms. Her passion for working with children with Autism led her to pursue her BCBA certification. She brings knowledge of ESE and the IEP process to her role as a BCBA. In her free time, she spends time with her husband and two children.

kristin.adams@theshorelinecenter.com

Jeremy is a Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Jeremy received his Associates of Arts degree in 1999 from Muskegon Community College, his Bachelor of Science in Education Degree from Western Michigan University in 2002, his Masters of Education in Educational Leadership from Wayne State University in 2007, and completed his BCBA coursework through North Texas University in 2019.  Jeremy spent the first years of his professional career as a teacher, coach, and school administrator in public schools, and continues to serve on various boards for the community, youth sports, and the public schools.  Jeremy's wife Christy is the Chief Clinical Officer at HealthWest in Muskegon, and they have spent 50+ combined years serving families, adults, and children.  Their oldest child is off to Michigan State University this fall, while their other children attend Grand Haven Public Schools.  They enjoy working around the house, doing activities, attending their children's events, traveling, and spending time with their family and two dogs.

jeremy.ladronka@theshorelinecenter.com

Ashley graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Grand Valley State University in 2014. She continued her education with a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis through Florida Institute of Technology's online program. Ashley passed the Board exam for her BCaBA in November 2018 and has worked in the field of ABA since 2016. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. She enjoys being apart of the clinical team providing services to children in our community.

ashley.debrot@theshorelinecenter.com

Tammi Ryan, OTRL earned her Occupational Therapy Degree in 2001 from Western Michigan University.   She has worked in a variety of settings with pediatric and adult clients; including in-home care, outpatient, and inpatient services.  Her passion is working with children and she is trained in DIRfloortime, Therapeutic Listening, and Neuro-Developmental Treatment.  Tammi enjoys working together with families to increase their child's independence.  In her personal time, Tammi spends cherished minutes with her husband and two boys. 

tammi.ryan@theshorelinecenter.com

Ellen Brown comes to us with a Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Grand Valley University. Ellen has experience being a teacher’s assistant in a cognitive impairment classroom. When not at work Ellen enjoys crafts, puzzles, reading, and walking her dog.

ellen.brown@theshorelinecenter.com

Hanna is passionate about being a creative OT who seeks to understand and listen to her clients and families well while empowering them to live their life as fully as possible. She grew up in Grand Haven but now lives in Norton Shores with her husband and sheepadoodle, Daisy. Hanna received her undergraduate degree in therapeutic recreation with a minor in psychology from Calvin University. She completed her masters degree in Occupational Therapy from Grand Valley University. In her free time, she loves spending time with friends and family, being an active member of her church, and making jewelry from pressed wildflowers that she sells at craft shows!

Lauren Burkhardt obtained a B.S. in Allied Health Sciences with a minor in Spanish from Grand Valley State University in 2015 and graduated with a M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from Western Michigan University in 2017. Lauren is PROMPT trained and has taken courses in DIRFloortime and Lively Letters. She has a passion for working with children and providing therapy that is fun, individualized, and interactive so that it will have the greatest impact on her clients’ ability to communicate. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with her daughter, walking her dog, and being involved in the kids ministry at her church.

lauren.burkhardt@theshorelinecenter.com

Autumn recently graduated with her Masters of Science in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Autumn has previous experience in the elementary school and birth to three settings. In Autumn’s free time she enjoys doing activities outside and being with friends and family.

autumn.herzog@theshorelinecenter.com

Becky graduated with a M.A. in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from Michigan State University. Becky has experience working at a therapeutic school and a pediatric outpatient rehabilitation clinic. Becky is passionate about making therapy engaging and individualized for each child. In her free time, Becky loves to travel, read, and spend time with friends and family.

becky.clawson@theshorelinecenter.com

Renee’ comes to The Shoreline Center with extensive professional experience in customer service, finances and human resources. Renee’ has a passion for people. In Renee’s free time, she loves spending time with her family and “crafting”.

renee.epplett@theshorelinecenter.com

Melynn is a student studying Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resources. She loves travelling, meeting new people, and being by the ocean.

melynn.johnson@theshorelinecenter.com

Tammy Bross completed her education through Thompson M-TEC in the Medical Office FastTrack program. She obtained her certification as both a Medical Administrative Assistant, and an Electronic Health Record Specialist. She is a parent to a child on the autism spectrum, so she can relate on a personal level to the parents and children who come into our center. Tammy enjoys spending quality time with her two daughters.

tammy.bross@theshorelinecenter.com

Emma is happily returning to assist with administrative tasks including working at the front desk! She has a variety of experience working with kids who have disabilities, including growing up alongside her autistic brother. She is a rising sophomore at the University of Michigan studying Information Analysis with plans to dual degree in Organizational Studies with a minor in Spanish. She has a strong passion for helping those with disabilities and has shown her advocacy through her background serving as the rising Chair for the Student Giving Council at the University of Michigan along with rising Strategy Consulting Coord of Dance Marathon at the University of Michigan that raises funds and awareness for C.S Mott Children’s Hospital. Emma is incredibly excited to showcase her empathy and experience and make great connections with our families!

emma.radley@theshorelinecenter.com

Krystal has joined our front office, bringing a  blend of warmth, organization, and a fierce dedication to supporting both staff and clients. Before diving into this role, she spent years raising a lively family, then ventured into education as an RTI reading specialist and a math and reading interventionist for general education. She even led fun summer programs like Reader’s Theater and STEM, and provided one-on-one tutoring—all fueled by her passion for helping others grow.

When she’s not busy at work, Krystal is a proud mom to three energetic teen athletes, serving as their ultimate cheerleader at every game, match, and meet. She loves lakeshore living with her family and their beloved lab, Wrigley, and sneaks off to the beach at every opportunity.

krystal.braginton@theshorelinecenter.com

Sarah is currently attending Baker College to complete her Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, she then plans on completing her Master's degree. Sarah has a passion for helping others and getting others to smile. When Sarah is not at work you can find her golfing, beating her dad in pickleball, walking her dog Hutch and spending time with loved ones. 

Renee attended Davenport University’s Medical Billing and Coding program and has experience in healthcare administration, specializing in medical billing, denial management, and customer service. Renee is married to Don and is mom to 5 kids and 3 dogs. She enjoy’s crafting, reading, coaching her kids’ sports teams, thrift shopping, and a good cup of coffee.

Tracie is joining our billing team with an associates degree in medical billing and coding from Ferris State University and over 30 years of experience in the field. In her time away from work Tracie enjoys boating, the beach, camping, golf, watching her kids play sports and spending time with family. Tracie is fun loving and easy going, very social and enjoys life!

tracie.steele@theshorelinecenter.com

Shelli has been working at The Shoreline Center for 6 years and has had experience working with children with ASD for 13+ years at Grand Haven Area Schools. She has a true passion for helping individuals on the spectrum learn how to be independent and functional in their daily lives. Shelli has worked in both inclusion as well as in the self contained environment. She has worked with many different language, social skills, and life skills within the autism spectrum. In her spare time, Shelli enjoys spending time with both family and good friends.

Tara Janetzke is a graduate of The University of Michigan where she earned a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology with a minor in Sociocultural Anthropology. Tara is currently working on obtaining her M.A. in Behavior Analysis through Florida Institute of Technology and is excited to be completing her fieldwork alongside her RBT duties!

Lizzie graduated from Hope College this past December with a degree in psychology and Spanish. She loves spending time with the kiddos, and has a deep passion for working with kids on the autism spectrum. In her free time, she loves getting into a good book, rock climbing, running, hiking, (doing pretty much anything outside), listening to good music, having good conversation, and spending time with friends and family!

Emily has been employed in food service and part time as a nanny since High School. Emily really enjoys spending time outside in the summer with friends, being artsy and keeping busy. Emily loves chocolate ice cream, kittens and someday in the future, she hopes to go into psychology and pursue a career in that direction. Emily is excited about her role here at The Shoreline Center.

Meg studied at Grand Valley State University, with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Music. She loves being a part of the TSC team, and has a passion for helping others. Meg enjoys playing the clarinet, exploring new places, seeing live music, and spending time outdoors.

Julia graduated from Grand Valley in 2023 with a bachelors in psychology. She will be starting her masters in Applied Behavioral Analysis this fall. She loves to spend time with her friends and family, and enjoys being on the water. Julia is excited to be joining our team.

Callie Engler is a student at Grand Valley State University pursuing a degree in Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Education. Outside of work, Callie enjoys shopping and spending time with her family.

Leanna Has a degree in Human Services, and has worked at the school with children for after school activities. Leanna has 11 year old twins which keep her busy! She loves being outdoors and hiking with her family. She also has 2 hyper kitties, Luna and Kasper.

Jillian is a returning Registered Behavior Technician, who has over five years experience in this field. She has her Associate’s degree in general Arts and Science from Muskegon Community College. Jillian also has experience working in schools with children of all age. When not working, Jillian likes to read, hike and attend concerts.

Rachel works part-time as a Parapro at an elementary school. Rachel has two kids, a 10 year old girl and a 7 year old boy whose on the spectrum. She enjoys reading, crafting, roller skating, and gardening. 

This is Carra’s first job working directly with children, but even as a child, she’s always been drawn towards helping others. She feels that it is most definitely her passion and purpose in life. Carra is working toward building her own business someday where she can work directly with clients to help them heal naturally! In her free time, she loves to spend quality time with her younger siblings and family. 

Joanna is a student in the social work program at Grand Valley State University who loves to work with kids and help others. In her free time, Joanna enjoys running, going for walks, painting, and spending time with friends and family.

Maddie is a student at Grand Valley State University studying nursing. She has a passion for helping others and working with children and adults with different abilities. In her free time she enjoys reading, going to the beach, biking, volunteering and spending time with family and friends. Additionally, when not working at The Shoreline Center she works at a  private home for disabled individuals as a direct care worker. She is excited to be apart of The Shoreline Center team and community. 

Kaitlyn is a student at Grand Valley State University studying psychology. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time in nature, listening to music, and hanging out with animals. She gets along well with kids and loves learning new things. 

Emily is pursuing a degree in Recreational Therapy at GVSU. In her free time she enjoys weightlifting and hanging out with friends and family. Emily hopes to make an impact with each individual she works with and is excited to see them grow!

William is currently studying psychology at Ferris State University with plans to graduate in the Fall of 2025. William's long term plan is to pursue a masters degree and become a therapist specializing in OCD and other anxiety related disorders. He is a father of two and enjoys playing soccer and disc golf with his wife and children. Him and his family love Halloween and decorating their house for the holidays. William recently left a career in leadership and is excited to start working in a new field where he can have a positive impact on people's lives.

Angela graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She loves spending time with children and has a deep passion for mental health. She plans to return to school in the fall to gain her MSW and eventually do therapy with kids. 

Megan is changing careers from 3 years in an elementary school working as a Para. She loves baseball and football and she coach's her sons baseball team. She's excited to start this new chapter working with your kids. 

Erica recently graduated from Hope College with a bachelor's in Psychology and minor in art. She loves to paint, play with her dogs, and binge TV series while crocheting. She enjoys helping make days a little brighter.

Aireonna is a dedicated mom currently pursuing a degree in psychology, with a deep passion for understanding the human mind and helping others grow. She especially loves working with children and aims to make a positive impact in their lives. In her free time, you’ll find her with a good book in hand, always learning and exploring new ideas. 

Kayla is enthusiastic about helping people grow into their best and authentic selves. She has a bachelor's of science in psychology from Central Michigan University. She is also passionate about the role of creativity in self-expression and healing. In her free time, she works as a freelance artist and often draws and creates stories for leisure as well.