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Our Story

ABOUT US

Our Story

CECO’s vision, mission, and the collective whole of what we do started from an acute awareness that a fundamental and novel solution was desperately needed to help advance and strengthen the overall quality of life for those with neurological motor disabilities. Instead of accepting what wasn’t working or didn’t exist, we took action.

 

In the summer of 2001, a 6-week pilot program with five children was held in Winter Park, Florida utilizing the learning method of Conductive Education. As the weeks progressed, parents saw dramatic changes in their children. This program made it conceivable for children with neurological motor disabilities to move and progress beyond the expectations of doctors, producing outcomes that exceeded what was believed to be possible.

All it takes is a single event, need, or revelation to spark, to inspire, to ignite something profoundly important—for CECO this spark was Joe and Vicky Raymond who founded CECO for their son, Joseph.

Over the years we have taken the foundation of Conductive Education and implemented new and innovative concepts that has allowed us to expand our programs and positively impact more lives in our community. 

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide innovative programs for lifelong learning and development that transform lives utilizing conductive education that integrates physical, cognitive, and social skills.

About Conductive Education

WHAT IS CONDUCTIVE EDUCATION?

Conductive education is a learning method for individuals with neurological motor disabilities, like but not limited to cerebral palsy, which integrates an intensive and motivating approach to the development of gross and fine motor skills, mobility and balance, flexibility and motion, social skills, communication, and speech – allowing individuals to maximize their physical independence and strength. Conductive Education, originally theorized in Hungary, is based on the idea that despite the damage to the nervous system, it still possesses the capacity to form new neural connections. 

CECO'S INNOVATIVE APPROACH

CECO leverages the profound effectiveness of Conductive Education and further enhances the individual’s learning by adding traditional special education strategies that teach essential academic and daily life skills. Our revolutionary low student-to-staff approach is tailored to each individual’s needs, including the incorporation of a student’s assistive technology into their program.

 

We take a holistic approach that combines physical and cognitive learning through active participation and repetition, along with an extra emphasis on teaching communication competency, which creates the neurological connections needed to learn new skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Individuals who come through our programs build confidence while becoming self-reliant to the best of their ability. By teaching self-care and problem-solving skills with a positive attitude, individuals with special needs learn to do what was thought impossible.

 

      We are committed to helping maximize the potential of all individuals, build independence, and provide lifelong learning in a social and inclusive community of support. There is no limit to what one individual can do. Possible begins with action.

"There is no limit to what one individual can do. Possible begins with action!"

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Dr. Krisztina Weiszhaupt

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Andrea Koczan

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PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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Nilsa Pacheco

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RECRUITMENT & ENROLLMENT MANAGER

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Krissy Stewart

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MANAGER

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Farrah Kalantar

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RECRUITMENT OUTREACH MANAGER

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Andrea Rodriguez

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ADULT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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Sarah Clark

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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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Kenzie Cooke

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MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

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Hannah Wagner

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DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Our Staff

CECO STAFF

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Lauren Rebel

LEAD ESE TEACHER

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Tasmia Uddin

ESE TEACHER

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Dene M. Burright

ESE TEACHER 

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Rebecca Toogood

ESE TEACHER 

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Anna Gevicser

LEAD CONDUCTOR

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Molly Saulgozis

CONDUCTOR

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Taryn Ioime

CONDUCTOR

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Kat Silva

CONDUCTOR

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Amanda Guzman

CONDUCTOR

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Fanni Kelemen

CONDUCTOR

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Genoveva Bezzeg

CONDUCTOR

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Kristy Roberts

LEAD CONDUCTOR, ADULT DAY

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Christopher Hankins

CONDUCTOR, ADULT DAY

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James Baker

LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR, ADULT DAY

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Ashley Green

LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR, ADULT DAY

Our Board Members

CECO BOARD

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Joe Raymond Jr

FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN

Founder and Managing Partner, RVR Consulting

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Mary Ann Etzler

VICE CHAIRMAN

Managing Partner, Etzler Law

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Evan Wyant

TREASURER

North Florida State President at United Community

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Michelle Mongkolsmai

SECRETARY

Parent and Disability Advocate

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Shaila Bahl

 BOARD MEMBER

Nurse Practitioner Specializing in Acute Care Pediatrics, Advent Health

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John Beacham

BOARD MEMBER

President, Red Bud Landscaping

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Pete DiPasqua

BOARD MEMBER

President, DiPasqua Enterprises

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Christina Dudley, MMSc, PA-C

BOARD MEMBER

Director, Programs and Providers

Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute | STAR Centers 

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Joe Haleski

BOARD MEMBER

The Haleski Foundation

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Tyler Kurau

BOARD MEMBER

Senior Vice President, Ameris Bancorp

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G. Brock Magruder III

BOARD MEMBER

Founding Shareholder, Attorney DownsAaron, PLLC

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Pete McAlindon

BOARD MEMBER

Entrepreneurship in Residence, Rollins College

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Dr. Ann Lindsey - Mowery

BOARD MEMBER

Director of Diversion & Prevention, Family Partnerships of Central Florida

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Don Nguyen

BOARD MEMBER

Shareholder / Attorney, DHN Attorneys

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Vicky Raymond

BOARD MEMBER

Founder, Parent and Education Consultant

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JJ Sofarelli

Board Member

Senior VP of Development at Avalon Park Group Management

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Lara Triozzi

BOARD MEMBER 

CEO, MarketLauncher, Inc.

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Kevin Vitale

BOARD MEMBER

Vice President, Brown & Brown Insurance Services

PTCO

CECO PTCO

The Parent, Teacher, Conductor Organization (PTCO) goals include volunteerism of parents, encouragement of teachers, conductors, assistants and students, community involvement, and welfare of students and families.  The PTCO meets approximately once a month and participates in various fundraising events at CECO.

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Damianna Quinones

PRESIDENT

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Coral Perdomo

VICE PRESIDENT

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Jessey Andris

TREASURER

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Tiffany Davies

SECRETARY

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