Who We Are
Christy Fleeman, M.A., LPC, Program Director
As Therapist and Program Director, Christy specializes in counseling children, adolescents and their families. She realizes the importance
of being a team player and puts forth all effort to collaborate with all involved. Christy understands the importance of working in partnership
with parents, juvenile officers, caseworkers, schools and others involved to best meet the needs of each adolescent. She strives to assist
adolescents reach their potential and become successful in attaining their goals. Christy graduated from College of the Ozarks in 2000 with
a Bachelor of Science, and received her Master of Art in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2004. She is currently a member of
the American Counseling Association of Missouri. Her experience is diverse; she has worked in residential facilities, inpatient
hospitalization, clinical case management, and provided outpatient counseling. Christy also continuously seeks further education through
reviewing literature and attending seminars and conferences.
Jack Kienzle, M. Ed., Administrator and Director of Education
As an educator for the Central R-III School District, Jack was instrumental in developing the district's behavioral disorder program, whose
success led to the establishment of the satellite school at the New Hope Facility in 1995. Jack educates the enrolled youths while
overseeing the daily operations of the facility. Jack received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Central Methodist College in 1992
and his Master of Art and Teaching with an emphasis in Special Education from Webster University in 1997. He is currently perusing his
doctoral degree from St. Louis University.
Alicia Murray, Assistant Administrator
With over twenty years of supervisory experience, Alicia has been employed at New Hope since 1996 and is the assistant administrator. She
performs a multitude of duties including; staffing, children's admission, health and welfare and the administrative preparation of state-mandated
forms. Alicia received her Associate Degree from Cranford College in 1983.
Kelley Kendle, Child Advocate
As the child advocate, Kelley participates in court hearings, family support team meetings and assists clients with meeting their medical
needs. She interacts directly with each client on a daily basis. In addition, she performs many administrative duties including
reviewing reports and assisting in the administrative processes. Kelley received her Associate Degree from Ashworth College in 2006.
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