Siskin Children's Institute
Karen Richards is an experienced professional with a diverse background in finance, human resources, and education. Currently serving as Payroll & Benefits Manager and Finance/HR Specialist at Siskin Children's Institute since July 2021, Karen previously held roles at Girls Preparatory School from August 2013 to July 2021, working as a College Counseling Assistant and Computer Science Teacher. Earlier experience includes serving as Financial Secretary at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from 2010 to 2014, Bookkeeper at The House: University Ministries of Chattanooga from 2011 to 2013, Computer Programmer at Intelisys from 2001 to 2003, and Property/Casualty Claims Adjuster at Progressive Insurance from 1995 to 2001. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Truman State University.
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Siskin Children's Institute
Founded in 1950 by Mose and Garrison Siskin in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Siskin Children's Institute achieves its mission through, pediatric healthcare services, education, home & community-based programs, and outreach services Education Our Siskin Early Learning Center provides a high quality preschool education to young children with and without disabilities, including children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, chromosomal abnormality and brain injury. All children learn and play side-by-side in an environment that celebrates the accomplishments of every child. Education The Siskin Early Learning Center provides a high quality preschool education to young children with and without disabilities, including children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, chromosomal abnormality and brain injury. All children learn and play side-by-side in an environment that celebrates the accomplishments of every child. Health Care The Siskin Center for Developmental Pediatrics is a regional developmental pediatric center, led by a team of developmental pediatricians, with services available in Chattanooga and Nashville, TN. Children are referred to the Institute for medical, psychological and cognitive assessment, diagnosis and treatment, including, occupational, speech and language, applied behavior analysis, and other therapies as well as counseling and social skills groups. Home Visiting The Siskin Home & Community-Based Early Intervention program is designed to help parents, other caregivers and children with special needs gain the knowledge and confidence they need to be successful in life. Through visits with a developmental therapist, the family receives information, support, guidance and consultation about improving the child’s and family’s quality of life. It’s a program that can be provided in the home, child care center, the park or other natural settings in For more information about the Institute's work, visit siskin.org.