TRAINING RESOURCES
Meet Our Trainers
Danielle Weaver
Training Manager
Danielle attended Harrisburg Area Community College for General Studies and has a certificate in Phlebotomy. She has been employed at Penn-Mar since March, 2000. During her time at Penn-Mar she has worked as a Residential Assistant, Senior Residential Assistant, Residential Manager, and a Program Manager. Danielle joined the training departement in March of 2009 as the Training Manager. She is a certified CPR/First Aid instructor and will be a certified BPS trainer in 2010. In her position Danielle will continue to enhance and promote the quality services that Penn-Mar strives to provide for the individuals we serve.
Christopher Stephens
Trainer
Christopher is a graduate from Millersville University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in History. Christopher has worked for Penn-Mar Human Services since May of 2006. He has worked in the Maryland and Pennsylvania Residential Programs before being hired as a Trainer in 2008. He still does direct care on a substitute basis. Christopher is responsible for training Penn-Mar's new employees. Christopher is a certified Behavioral Principles and Strategies (BPS) and CPR instructor.
Jennifer Armentrout
Maryland Program Manager
Jenn holds a BA degree in Social Work from Millersville University. She has worked in the human services field since 2000 holding multiple volunteer and paid positions as an advisor, group leader, co-facilitator, counselor, residential supervisor, and rehabilitation specialist. Jenn joined Penn-Mar Human Services in November 2005. She has been a Behavioral Principles and Strategies instructor since September 2008.
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 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 Human Services . Karen is an American Red Cross CPR/FA instructor since August of 2004. She enjoys working with our consumers and making sure that their well-being is every ones’ number one responsibility.
Rhonda Morano
Maryland Admissions and Supports Coordinator
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 Human Services 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.
Brian Paterniti
Vocational Manager
Brian has been employed with Penn-Mar Human Services since 1999 working in the day program as a Production Trainer, Lead Production Trainer and Rehabilitation Assistant. Brian also worked in the Maryland Residential program for almost three years. Presently Brian serves as Penn-Mar’s Vocational Supervisor. Brian has been a certified Behavioral Principles and Strategies instructor since 2008.
Kevin Walker
Vocational Program Administrator
Kevin graduated from York College in 1995 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology. He has been employed with Penn-Mar Human Services since 1993 working in the day program as a Production Trainer, Rehabilitation Specialist, and presently serves as Penn-Mar’s Vocational Program Manager. Kevin has been a certified Behavioral Principles and Strategies instructor since 2002.
