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Kristy Hosé

Dec 2, 2016

Kristy Hosé

Youth Development Specialist

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Recreation | Relationships

“PassageWay means a healthier and happier life to me. It helps me integrate forever lifestyle changes into my world as well as those I have relationships with. Living the PassageWay has helped me create a healthier and more balanced life both in an out of Northwest Passage.  I use nature, i.e. hiking, kayaking, photography, on a daily basis to build and maintain relationships in and out of Northwest Passage.”

  

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“Hope means possibility and happiness. I am passionate about self-care and bring this passion in my work with the kids.”

DETAILS

  • Specialty: Self-care
  • Education: AS, Criminal Justice
  • With Northwest Passage since 2008
 

Krystle Hubred

Jun 17, 2022

Krystle Hubred

Evening Supervisor

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Recreation | Service

“Spending time with loved ones, giving back to the community, being outside, and reading a good book are things that have always made me feel whole.”

    

QUOTE

“Hope means that things will always get better and give you something to hold on to even in the darkest of times.”

DETAILS

  • Education: Forest Lake Area High School, 2008
  • With Northwest Passage since 2022
 

Sam Hughes, RN

Jul 6, 2018

Sam Hughes, RN

Medical Systems Supervisor

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Relationships | Nutrition | Service | Exercise | Recreation | Spirit | Relaxation

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DETAILS

  • Specialty:
  • Education: BSN
  • With Northwest Passage since 2018
 

Theresa Irmen-Dunn

Jul 14, 2016

Theresa Irmen-Dunn

Overnight Care Staff

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Relaxation | Service

“Nature: The outdoors is a great way to clear one’s mind and appreciate the beauty in which we live. As a WI Master Naturalist I hope to pass on my love of nature. I am passionate about gardening. Relaxation: Working overnights I try to find different ways to relax for myself and others, especially kids that have a hard time sleeping. I incorporate breathing exercises, crocheting/knitting, and as many naps as I can get into my own daily routine. Service: As a lover of all Crafts I teach the kids that want to learn to crochet. All three of the girls units have made afghans that were donated to a women’s shelter in the area.”

     

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“As an overnight staff I am most concerned about the kids relaxation and making sure that they have a good night feeling safe and secure in their environment.”

DETAILS

  • Specialty: Child Welfare
  • Education: Certified Braille Transcriber
  • With Northwest Passage since 2015
 

Brett Jepson

Jun 22, 2020

Brett Jepson

Youth Development Specialist

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Recreation | Relaxation | Nutrition | Exercise | Relationships | Service | Spirit

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DETAILS

  • Education:
  • With Northwest Passage since 2020
 

Gage Johansen

Jun 16, 2021

Gage Johansen

Youth Development Specialist

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Relaxation | Exercise | Relationships

“These elements are the most important to me because they are the things I enjoy the most. I think exercise is very important to stay healthy and fit. Relaxation is good for everyone to just take some time and reflect on themselves. Lastly, I believe that good relationships are the most important thing people can have.”

  

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“What hope means to me is to give people a feeling of trust. To let them know that they can believe you.”

DETAILS

  • Education: High School Diploma
  • With Northwest Passage since 2021
 

Elizabeth Johnson

Apr 11, 2022

Elizabeth Johnson

Youth Development Specialist

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Recreation | Relationships

“When we find something that we are genuinely passionate about doing and makes us happy, it can really help ease our daily stressors and worries in life and completely hone in on that moment. Sharing these passions with others can help us foster these new, healthy relationships, which are so beneficial for our overall well-being. In turn, when we are able to combine both of these elements with nature, it can help us do some deep self-reflection, help with emotional regulation, and instill this idea of all the different possibilities in our life.”

     

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“Hope, to me, is this notion that we all go through highs and lows in life to where the highs can be really high and the lows really low. However, in the midst of all of this darkness, we are still able to remain positive about our future and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It’s just the only way through is through.”

DETAILS

  • Education: Metropolitan State University – degree in progress.
  • With Northwest Passage since 2022
 

Elizabeth Knutson

May 10, 2021

Elizabeth Knutson

Youth Development Specialist

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Relaxation | Relationships

“I love nature and the outdoors. It helps me relax. Relaxation is the key to a happy, healthy life. Relationships are connecting with people and forming a bond as well as maintaining the relationship.”

     

QUOTE

“Hope means being optimistic and holding on to the idea of the goal being possible.”

DETAILS

  • Education: WITC Superior – CNA; 2002 | WITC New Richmond – CMA; 2009 | WITC Rice Lake – Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement; 2015
  • With Northwest Passage since 2021
 

Rich Kronn

Dec 1, 2015

Rich Kronn

Staff Development Coordinator

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Recreation | Relaxation | Nutrition | Exercise | Relationships | Service | Spirit

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QUOTE

“I enjoy being outdoors; camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking. Teaching the young men & women about new outdoor activities makes every day exciting and rewarding. Having the opportunity to share my experiences and challenges in the outdoors is a rewarding experience in itself.”

DETAILS

  • Specialty: Outdoor activities
  • Education: BA, Administration of Justice
  • With Northwest Passage since 2012
 

Tracy Kronn, MA

Dec 1, 2015

Tracy Kronn, MA

Case Manager

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Recreation | Relaxation | Nutrition | Exercise | Relationships | Service | Spirit

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PROFILE

Tracy is dedicated to building positive relationships with our residents, and their support systems, that makes treatment as successful and rewarding as possible. She is driven to serve our clients by the belief that there is hope for each and every kid that comes into our programs. Her experience serving children of all ages in a variety of roles, from direct care to director, gives her a broad perspective on the challenges and solutions that everyone on a child’s care team has to consider. Her work and support in the development of appropriate social and coping skills for our clients serves our clients for years to come.

“I love the work that I do and know that I make a difference in the lives of those I work with. I am passionate about giving hope to those that feel all hope has been lost, even if it’s the smallest bit of hope.”

DETAILS

  • Specialty: Case Management
  • Education: BA, University of Wisconsin-Stout; MA Forensic Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology
  • With Northwest Passage since 2012
 

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