Staffing for effective and individualized programs
Our team consists of licensed counselors, counseling interns, education specialists, paraprofessional coaches, and an office assistant.
We work either at a 1:1 ratio or in small groups which allows for customized services based on the needs of each individual.
Our positive, energetic team consists of dedicated case managers, paraprofessional coaches, and administrative staff who love what they do. We function as a collaborative, unified team to support our enrollees in maximizing self-sufficiency across vocational paths, post-secondary education, social engagement, and functional daily living skills.
Sheryl earned her B.A. in Liberal Studies and her M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling from San Diego State University (SDSU). She holds teaching credentials in both general and special education and has dedicated over 30 years to educating individuals with disabilities. Sheryl is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
Sheryl began her journey with TIEE in 1995 as a teacher at the Urban Skills Center. TIEE promoted her to Coordinator of the Community Living Program in 1998, followed by a tenure as Coordinator of Vocational and Transition Services from 2002 to 2019, before she stepped into her current role as Director of CCS.
Her leadership has earned her TIEE’s Professional of the Year (1998), the Developmental Disabilities Provider Network’s Leading The Charge Award (2019), and recognition for three decades of service in 2025. A published author and frequent presenter on self-determination and person-driven planning, Sheryl has also served as an adjunct faculty member at SDSU.
Case Manager
Mayka holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she brings extensive experience in working with people with disabilities, specializing in creating customized support plans that build problem-solving skills and empower individuals to achieve greater independence.
Mayka began her career in Mexico as a manager at a multi-level marketing company, where her exceptional leadership, active listening, and observational skills earned her the Employee of the Year award and a trip to Spain!
She joined TIEE’s Vocational & Adult Services (V&AS) team in 2024 as a paraprofessional and was promoted to Case Manager in 2026. Mayka is passionate about leveraging her diverse skill set to foster client autonomy, creative problem-solving, and meaningful community engagement.
