Consultant Bios & Info

BIST DIRECTOR

Marty Huitt, M.S. Ed.

816.797.1407
marty.huitt@gmail.com • marty.huitt@cornerstonesofcare.org

Marty has been a BIST educational consultant since 1997 and the team's director since 2003. After earning her BSE in physical education and health with a certification in behavior disorders from Missouri Western State University, Marty received her master's degree in administration from the University of Central Missouri. Prior to joining the BIST team, Marty taught students with behavior disorders and even had the opportunity to utilize BIST in her classroom, as well as to facilitate the implementation of the model throughout the junior high building.

AREA CONSULTANTS

Mary Alvarado

816.406.4801
maryalvarado9503@gmail.com • mary.alvarado@cornerstonesofcare.org

Mary joined the BIST team in July of 2021. Before that she spent 5 years working as the focus room facilitator in a middle school. Prior to that Mary was a para for special needs kids. Mary graduated in 2002 from Maplewoods with a degree in Sign Language Interpreting.

Rex Blevins, M.A., L.P.C.

816.832.1741
blevins.bist@gmail.com • rex.blevins@cornerstonesofcare.org

Rex joined the BIST team in the summer of 2019. He holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in Counseling & Guidance. He has been a Licensed Professional Counselor since 1991. Rex has worked with behaviorally challenged youth and their families for 33 years, prior to joining the BIST team. Most recently, he served as lead clinician for residential treatment teams though Cornerstones of Care, agencies, and consulted/partnered with alternative education programs and teams throughout his career.

Cameron Carnegie, M. Ed.

913.940.8857
cameron.carnegie@cornerstonesofcare.org

Cameron earned a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. After her time in the classroom, she pursued her passion through a masters degree with a focus on trauma and resilience. She aims to connect SEL and character development with trauma-informed practices and BIST to cause lasting change in the lives of students.

Rebecca Cook, M.S. Ed.

816.726.6390
rebecca.cookbist@gmail.com • rebecca.cook@cornerstonesofcare.org

Rebecca joined the BIST team in 2017. After earning her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from William Jewell College, Rebecca earned her master’s degree in education from Baker University. As a classroom teacher, she implemented the BIST strategy with her students and was also a member of the BIST Vision Team where she developed plans for student success and supported staff as BIST was implemented school wide.

Amanda Drinkwater, Ed. Specialist Secondary Administration

816.572.2171
adrinkwater.bist@gmail.com • amanda.drinkwater@cornerstonesofcare.org

Amanda joined the BIST team in the summer of 2022 after 23 years in education as a K-12 Spanish teacher and middle school assistant principal.  Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science degree in K-12 Spanish from Northwest Missouri State, her Master’s in Education from Southwest Baptist University and her Educational Specialist degree in Secondary Administration from the University of Central Missouri.  As a classroom teacher for 19 years, Amanda used BIST strategies throughout her career with multiple grade levels, served as a peer mentor and helped develop building-wide BIST strategies as a member of the Building Leadership Team.  As the coordinator of a cadet teacher program, Amanda trained future teachers on the implementation of BIST in the classroom.  As an assistant principal of grades 6-8, Amanda helped to develop and implement building-wide BIST strategies to support staff and students.  Amanda is experienced in working with grade level teams in building positive, data-based behavioral plans that help every student succeed. 

Christopher Eager

816.718.8386 • 816.506.3621
ceager64055@gmail.com • christopher.eager@cornerstonesofcare.org 

Christopher joined the BIST team after 16 years as a classroom teacher and BIST practitioner. He majored in history and English at Drury College then went on to receive his degree from Notre Dame Law School. Christopher practiced law for a few years prior to pursuing teaching. He has served in school leadership roles and as president of a 600+ member education association.

Rachel Frazier, B.A. in Family Studies and Human Services

785-643-4045

rachelmehlfrazier@gmail.com • rachel.frazier@cornerstonesofcare.org

Rachel joined the BIST team in 2021.  She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University in 2016.  Before joining BIST, Rachel was a Consultant for Early Childhood Education for school district USD 305 from 2017 to 2021.  Rachel has provided support for young children and adolescents as well as their families during that time. 

Virginia Gibbons, BA Elem Ed, ECSE

Jasmine Harris

Jasmine joined the BIST team in the summer of 2021. Jasmine earned her Masters in Social Work from the University Missouri-Kansas City.

Jodi Hayward, B.S. Organizational Management 

816.699.2715
jodi.hayward@cornerstonesofcare.org

Jodi came to the BIST team in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in management/organizational sequence and a minor in economics from Illinois State University. Prior to joining the team, she has worked with youth through counseling and mission services and was a behavior interventionist providing support to students with behavioral challenges. Jodi's experience includes creating behavior modification plans for students with emotional and physical needs, as well as incorporating partnerships with parents.

Linda Hosman, B.S. Criminal Justice/Behavioral Psychology

816.699.3960
lindahosman@yahoo.com • linda.hosman@cornerstonesofcare.org

Linda joined the BIST team in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice with an emphasis in behavioral psychology. Before joining the team, Linda was a classroom teacher, music teacher, daycare/preschool director and a Recovery Room interventionist. Linda and her husband have also been foster parents since 1992. She provides Level A and B trainings for foster/adoptive parents and represents the foster/adoptive community as a commissioned member of the gubernatorial Missouri State Foster-Adoptive Advisory Board.

Shannon Johnson

Shannon joined the BIST team in the Summer of 2022. Shannon earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Missouri. Prior to joining the BIST team, Shannon worked as a Children Service Worker, Deputy Juvenile Officer and most recently as a Behavior Interventionist within the Center School District #58. While working with this district, Shannon helped with developing behavior plans, supported staff to implement BIST and was on the Trauma Informed Care and the Leadership Teams. 

Jennifer Jusseaume

Jennifer joined the BIST team in the summer of 2021 after 29 years as a classroom teacher. She majored in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and went on to earn her master's degree in education from Webster University. As a classroom teacher, Jennifer was a member of her school's Leadership/Vision Team and supported staff with the development and implementation of BIST.  Jennifer is experienced creating plans for students with chronic behaviors to foster success in school and life.   

Nate Northcraft, M.S. Ed.

816.651.5110
natenorth13@gmail.com • nate.northcraft@cornerstonesofcare.org

Nate earned his bachelor’s degree in education at the University of Missouri, followed by his master’s degree in education in curriculum and instruction at Baker University. As a classroom teacher, Nate utilized BIST for 14 years, was a member of his school’s BIST Vision Team and fulfilled a leadership role on his school’s Building Leadership Team.

Nick Oddo, M.S. Ed.

816.812.1593
noddo.bist@gmail.com • nick.oddo@cornerstonesofcare.org 

Nick joined the BIST team in 2016. He earned his bachelor’s degree in social science education from Northwest Missouri State University and his master's degree in administration from the University of Central Missouri. In his role as a classroom teacher, Nick was part of his school's BIST Vision Team, supported staff with the implementation and development of BIST and served as a peer mentor.

Terri Sievers, Ed. SP.

816.462.3287 • 816.651.8601
tsieversbist@gmail.com • terri.sievers@cornerstonesofcare.org

Terri earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education from the University of Missouri, as well as a master's degree in reading education and an educational specialist degree in administration from the University of Missouri — Kanas City. She taught for more than 30 years as an elementary and middle school teacher and reading specialist. She helped implement a school-within-a school BIST model to support at-risk students in the regular school setting. In addition, Terri worked as a district mentor supporting new teachers and student interns.

Judith Soltys, B.S. Elem. ED/SPED K-12

816.308.8024
jdjsoltys@gmail.com • judith.soltys@cornerstonesofcare.org

Judith joined the BIST team in 2007. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from William Jewell College with an emphasis in special education. Judith brings to the team 25 years of teaching experience in alternative settings working primarily with middle school IEP students who were dually diagnosed. She has experience in creating behavioral plans to help chronic students be successful in the classroom as well as transitional plans for students returning from alternative settings to the regular classroom.