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Radcliff, Ky
| Site Name: | Radcliff: Regional Education Center | | Region: | Derby | | Address: | 2000 Challenger Way
Radcliff, KY 40160 | | Phone: | (270) 352-3459 |
| Bachelor of Art Programs | | | Graduate Programs | |
| Technology | | Wireless Technology: | Yes |
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| Site Coordinator | | Name: | Amanda McGrew, M.Ed. | | Mailing Address: | Regional Education Center
2000 Challenger Way
Radcliff, KY 40160 | | Phone: | (270) 319-3956 | | E-mail: | mcgrew@lindsey.edu | | Biography: | |
Before graduating from Lindsey Wilson College with a Master's of
Education Degree, Amanda McGrew earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree
from Western Kentucky University. Now Amanda and her family
reside in Cecilia, Kentucky, and over the past decade she has
dedicated her time advocating for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities.
In 2002, Amanda began working at Communicare where she
performed duties as a case manager, and later she went on to
specialize in Crisis Prevention. During her time there, she
helped train new employees during specialized orientation; she was
a member of the satisfaction survey team, quality improvement
committee, policy and procedure committee as well as the admission
committee. Amanda participated in community outreach programs
and public relations to provide education to individuals and their
families for obtaining help through Kentucky Waiver programs and
regional appointed crisis funds.
During her time as a graduate student at Lindsey Wilson,
Amanda was able to remain employed as the Executive Director of
Lincoln Way, a locally owned agency providing Medicaid Waiver
Services to individuals with developmental and intellectual
disabilities. She served as a Graduate Assistant for two
semesters and completed over 600 hours of direct and indirect
practicum and internship hours. In 2012, Amanda made her
first appearance at the Kentucky Mental Health Counseling
Association (KMHCA) where she presented material on Serving
Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Amanda is also a
member of The American Counseling Association, (ACA).
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