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Kelly Omar

Kelly Omar

Youth Development Specialist

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Recreation | Relationships | Service | Spirit

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QUOTE

“Hope means another chance, option, or future.”

DETAILS

  • Education: Woodbury High School, 2005; University of Phoenix – Criminal Justice, 2013
  • With Northwest Passage since 2022
 

David Paul

David Paul

Favorite PassageWay Elements

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

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QUOTE

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DETAILS

  • Education:
  • With Northwest Passage since 2022
 

Seth Pearson

Seth Pearson

Program Coordinator

Favorite PassageWay Elements

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

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PROFILE

Seth has worked at Northwest Passage since 2006. Most recently, Seth has developed an integrated/ theme-based curriculum, unique to the rural area, to fit the needs of the diverse population at Northwest Passage. He continues to use his love of the outdoors and the many resources that the area provides to motivate his students. Seth enjoys the challenge and diversity that each day brings working with students in a residential treatment facility setting.

“I am passionate in finding strengths in difficult, and sometimes, hopeless kids.”

DETAILS

  • Specialty: Curriculum Development
  • Education: BS, Applied Science
  • With Northwest Passage since 2006
 

Bob Peterson

Bob Peterson

Transport Driver

Favorite PassageWay Elements

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

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DETAILS

  • Education:
  • With Northwest Passage since 2018
 

Mark Peterson

Mark Peterson

Overnight Care Staff

Favorite PassageWay Elements

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

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QUOTE

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DETAILS

  • Education:
  • With Northwest Passage since 2011
 

Michelle Phelps, LPN

Michelle Phelps, LPN

Medical Services Coordinator

Favorite PassageWay Elements

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

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QUOTE

For me, hope is believing in a beautiful future for yourself and others.”

DETAILS

  • Education: Pine Tech College, Licensed Practical Nurse
  • With Northwest Passage since 2010
 

Brock Phernetton

Brock Phernetton

Youth Development Specialist

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Exercise | Spirit

“Nature and exercise are two things that aided my personal growth greatly. Spirit is close to me via music, as I see music as a way of making spirit physical.”

   

QUOTE

“Hope is the idea of an opportunity for change and growth.”

DETAILS

  • Education: UW-Superior; BS-Choral Music Education (in progress)
  • With Northwest Passage since 2021
 

Laurie Pighini

Laurie Pighini

Teacher

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Nutrition | Spirit

“These are the very elements I use in my own life to help me handle life’s challenges and motivate me to keep going during the rough times.”

      

QUOTE

“Hope means the ability to realize in tough times “this too shall pass”, and knowing things will always get better as long as I try!”

DETAILS

  • Specialties: Fishing, Italian cooking, yoga and meditation, and quite a bit of experience with youth that need a little guidance.
  • Education: BA in Psychology – UW Madison; with emphasis on the exceptional child and Certificate in Geriatrics
  • With Northwest Passage since 2019
 

Wallyce Purcell

Wallyce Purcell

Food Service

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nutrition | Relationships | Spirit

“I will be working as a cook at Northwest Passage, providing nutrition while maintaining good-spirited relationships.”

    

QUOTE

“Hope means that all things are possible – where there is a will, there is a way – grasping change.”

DETAILS

  • Education: WITC Rice Lake WI; Associate Marketing; 1994
  • With Northwest Passage since 2021
 

Popz Reyes

Popz Reyes

Youth Development Specialist

Favorite PassageWay Elements

Nature | Recreation | Relationships

“Nature brings into light a sense of calmness and happiness. As for myself, being outside and doing things that I enjoy (cooking, fishing, sports) is something I believe to be so healing.”

     

QUOTE

“Hope is the power to believe that anything is possible – a fresh start or a second chance.”

DETAILS

  • Education: Angelo State University, BSW, 2018
  • With Northwest Passage since 2020
 

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