Matt Delamare
“I really do appreciate all the hard work you invest in our team, the students and your coworkers. You are always so willing to step up to the plate.” -Former Co-Worker
Matt has worked with adolescents in residential treatment centers for nearly 10 years in various roles. Through those experiences he became proficient in helping students identify primary learning challenges and providing support, specifically in math. He loves this work and plans to continue a career in mental health. He has attended Brigham Young University Provo and Idaho in pursuit of educational goals. Outside of work he enjoys cooking, hiking, camping, shooting and spending time with his family and dogs.
Stacey Medley
“Your class is the first class where I’ve actually done well at school. Thank you for being so patient and loving!” -student
I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Brigham Young University. During school, I worked as a residential staff in several different RTCs. After working for years as a staff and supervisor, I became the Residential Director of another local program. In that role, I became more familiar with how to help struggling teens heal and grow in a positive and healthy environment. I have years of experience working in RTCs, and I’ve loved every moment. After deciding to pursue a Master’s Degree in Education, I was hired at a therapeutic boarding school as a Social Studies Teacher. I love the challenge of working with youth and finding a way to help them succeed in school where they may not have been able to in the past. Outside of Telos I love to read, hike, camp, and spend time with my family.
Education:Undergrad: Brigham Young University; Graduate: Colorado State University Global
Shaun Christian
“Shaun understands the link between my fitness and my mental health.” – student
Shaun is an original Telos man. He has been with the program since 2004 and takes great pride in the hundreds of lives he has improved through his fitness-based leadership and compassionate coaching. Shaun works with our Elite Team–the students who want to put in the extra effort and miles. He also is the bridge between the treatment professionals and the neurofitness program.
Specialty:Founder of T3 Endurance
Education:UVU, Fire Science
Curtis Gardner
“Curtis has spent countless effort and time in helping our son apply for college. In the end, we were delighted when our son got his acceptance letter to the Berklee School of Music! Curtis was excellent at working with our son, and helping him accomplish this important life goal!” -Parent
Student school schedules and graduation requirements are what keeps Curtis focused. He is an ardent believer in succeeding in school and paves a runway for Telos U students still finishing high school. The senior year can be tricky with many students having schooled in several locations and academies so Curtis and his staff stay vigilant. His passion for student success is evident in his zeal to help them succeed. They work behind the scenes so parents and students enjoy a normalized school experience like prom, yearbook and other traditional school activities in addition to classes.
Education:A.A. in Psychology - Eastern Arizona College, B.S. in Social Studies Education - Brigham Young University, M.Ed. in Psychology - Utah State University
Expertise:Passionate about students succeeding in school
Austin Stevenson
“Austin is the most astoundingly positive person I know. He always has a smile on his face..” -student
I have had the privilege to work with the fantastic students at Telos for the past five years. Working in both residential and Academic departments at Telos, I have gained helpful perspectives on our student’s lives and how we can contribute to their overall well-being. My experience at Telos has helped me make meaningful relationships with our wide range of students, allowing for an even greater depth of healing and connection. I also am passionate about those who feel like an “underdog.” Telos has been a great platform to allow me to help those students succeed. During my time outside of work, I can be found coaching high school varsity football/other athletics, outdoor recreation, and surrounding myself with good company.
Education:Bachelors in Psychology, Minor Degree in Community Health, and Associates Teaching License from Utah Board of Education: Utah Valley University
Richard McOmber
“You are very patient.” -pretty much everyone
My past experience is in Technical Writing and Editing, back from the heady days of WordPerfect where I started as an International Documentation Editor. I also taught at Utah Valley Community College for over ten years and watched it grow into Utah Valley University. I have taught at a small, public high school as well. I’m married with a son and a daughter, both of whom have young children. I like spending free time with my King Shepherd dog and my motorcycle.
Education:MA (2) w/ graduate TESOL certification: Brigham Young, Utah State, and Idaho State Universities
Kevin Kuykendall
“Kevin has a vision of academic excellence for the high school that surpasses what we have seen anywhere else. He has created a special setting of perfectly balanced support and challenge. My son is the happiest and hardest working he has ever been.” -parent
A Seattle, Washington native with a zest for life and family. It doesn’t take long being with Kevin before you realize he believes in what he does and brings a spice that students gravitate to. He instills confidence in Telos because he has seen first hand the successes that come to family and students. Kevin endorses the treatment plan in all the schooling aspects which is what makes the therapeutic integration with the high school experience, so successful. Kevin is passionate about the Titans. He can always be found in the school hallways laughing and mentoring students. With over 20 years in the public school system and now with Telos, the Titans have experienced structure, recognition, championships and the 1A school classification under Kevin’s leadership. Telos maintains 10 varsity sports and the students thrive because of it. He loves working with families and has not only done so at Telos but also as a former junior high principal and hearing officer. Academically accomplished, BS in Spanish Teaching, Minor in Coaching. Masters, Educational Administration, University of Utah. He is living the dream!
Education:BS Spanish Teaching, Masters, Educational Administration - University of Utah
Passion:Loves opening educational doors for students
Licenses /Endorsements :Special Education, Coaching and ESL
Chase Henson
“Chase has the perfect combination of artisit skill and therapeutic technique.”
Chase grew up in Utah and started his career in the treatment and therapy field in 2008 as a caregiver for the mentally disabled. During that time, he studied Art at UVU in the BFA Illustration program until 2016. He started his journey at Telos in 2018 as a staff and Campus Supervisor on the Geneva campus. He has experience teaching people from all walks of life. He has taught various workshops, and private lessons and is well versed in painting, drawing, photography, and many other mediums. He is now the Art teacher at the Center Street campus and is very excited to bring his skills and experience to help the students discover and develop their creative skills that they can carry with them after they graduate. Chase is a drummer in a rock band, and he is currently working on his mythological art book and board game called The Book of Olith.
Education:BFA Art-Utah Valley University
Ben Layton
“Ben is someone who understands my boy in a way that few have ever been able to. He pours his heart and soul into every relationship and every interaction. He loves what he does and it shows.” – Parent
Ben is a lover of all sports and this has influenced him in his ability to help others to lead active life styles. Ben has worked in many roles at Telos including a mentor and a morning lead supervisor. When he isn’t working he can find him cooking or exploring the mountains.
Education:BS in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University
Weekly Training
All Telos staff are trained weekly on our Ten Pillars, the principles and practices we use to accomplish our mission. The Ten Pillars are the core of our being as a team. They guide our decisions making and are the measuring stick by which we assess our own progress.
