TRAINING RESOURCES
Meet Our Trainers
Rachel S. Wolpert
Training Coordinator
Rachel holds a BA degree in Psychology from Shippensburg University. She has worked in the field of Human Services since 2000, holding positions as Job Coach, Resident Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, and Training Coordinator.
Rachel joined Penn-Mar Organization’s team in January 2003. She is a certified American Red Cross CPR/FA/AED instructor since March 2005 and a Behavioral Principles and Strategies instructor since January 2006. She enjoys developing and implementing trainings as well as interacting with the staff and consumers.
Rhonda Morano
Supported Employment Manager
Rhonda holds an Associates degree in Mental Health and Human Services from Catonsville Community College and attended Towson University. She has worked in the human service field since 1984. Rhonda began her career at Penn-Mar Organization in April of 1989. Since that time Rhonda has worked in several facets within the agency. Currently Rhonda is the Support Services Coordinator, working in the Maryland Supported Employment program. Rhonda has been a Behavioral Principles and Strategies instructor since 2002. She is able to provide hands-on experiences during the training due to her extensive knowledge through working directly with individuals with disabilities.
Betty Fulco
Supervisor of Nursing
Betty holds a BS in Nursing from York College of PA and is currently working towards her MS in Nursing Education at Towson State University. She has been a Registered Nurse since 2001. She has worked in the Intensive Care Unit at St Joseph’s Hospital and was a Certified Critical Care Nurse for one year prior to coming to Penn-Mar. Betty began her career at Penn-Mar in September of 2002 and is currently the Supervisor of Nursing. She earned her certification as a Developmental Disability Nurse and is registered with the Developmental Disability Nurse Association. Betty is an American Red Cross CPR/FA/AED instructor since August of 2004 and is an MTTP/Case Manager Delegating Nurse for the Medication Technician Training Program.
Karen Hopkins
Registered Nurse
Karen graduated in 1991 with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Villa Julie College. She worked at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center Medical Psychiatric Unit as Staff Nurse from January 1992 until December 1993. In December 1993 she joined the Residential Nursing Staff of Penn-Mar Organization. Karen is an American Red Cross CPR/FA/AED instructor since August of 2004. She enjoys working with our consumers and making sure that their well-being is every ones’ number one responsibility.
Kevin Walker
Maryland Day Program Manager
Kevin graduated from York College in 1995 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology. He has been employed with Penn-Mar Organization since 1993 working in the day program as a Production Trainer, Rehabilitation Specialist, and presently serves as Penn-Mar’s Maryland Day Program Manager. Kevin has been a certified Behavioral Principles and Strategies instructor since 2002.
