Transitional Living Centers, Inc.

09/30/2026

The Employee of the Month for October is (…drum roll please)…
Anna Maynard!!

These are the amazing things staff and clients are saying about Anna:
She always puts in extra effort for the kids at Valley and goes the extra mile. She’s great with the kids here and has so much patience every day.
She is an amazing person inside and out; she is so kind and caring for the staff as well as the clients! She is a beautiful person with a big heart, and she puts a lot of effort into the boys’ lives. I look up to her as a person and for her work ethic!!
She truly deserves to be recognized for the amazing person she is. She is kind, caring, hardworking, and
always puts so much heart into everything she does. I love to see her get the recognition she deserves!
Anna is a prime example of an amazing caregiver! She’s such an amazing person to work with! She is the literal definition of above and beyond! She works almost every day and would do anything for the Valley boys!
Anna is such a great person to work with! She makes holidays so special with her amazing meals and treats! The boys love her and so does the staff.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
Congratulations, Anna!

09/26/2026

DSP Appreciation Week!

During DSP Appreciation Week, I want to recognize the difference you make in the lives of the people we support.

You do so much more than provide care. You bring patience, compassion, laughter, encouragement, and a sense of belonging into our homes every day. You help the people we support live meaningful lives. You are the ones who make our houses feel like home.

What you do matters, and so do you. Thank you for all that you give each day. 💙 Thank you DSPs! 💙

Have a great weekend!

09/21/2026

We are proud to sponsor the Annual Clambake for the Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance.

Smile for the camera!

A huge thank-you to Turnkey Photographic for being our Selfie Sponsor for the 2026 Northern Medina County Chamber Alliance Clambake!

We truly appreciate your support and for helping us capture the fun, smiles, and memories from this year’s event. Be sure to stop by the selfie station and strike your best pose!

Special thanks to Transitional Living Centers, Inc. for being the Presenting Sponsor!

09/01/2026

September 2026 Employee of the Month - Sydney Stevens!!!

07/31/2026

These are the amazing things staff and clients are
saying about Troy:
Troy comes in and gives it 100% every time he works.
He smiles and always has a positive attitude. He is
very ”go with the flow” and good at training staff when
it is their first time at Grafton. He talks and jokes with
the clients all day long. He is truly appreciated by his coworkers
and the individuals he takes care of.
Troy has been a hard worker since day one. He never
hesitates to go above and beyond for each client. He
always takes the time to make sure the clients are
comfortable and happy!
Troy is an amazing person to work with. He’s always on
top of things when it comes to house chores and client
care. He goes above and beyond every day. He works
hard and his willingness to help others does not go
unnoticed.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
Congratulations, Troy!

06/02/2026

June 2026 Employee of the Month - Destiny Lewandowski-Wingler

05/05/2026

The Employee of the Month for May

MICHELE BRENENSTUHL

These are the amazing things staff and clients are
saying about Michele:
Michele is truly in a league of her own. She is an
incredible supervisor, nurse, trainer, and friend to so
many. The way she runs Westwood House is nothing
short of amazing, you can see and feel her impact in
everything. The house is always neat and organized,
the staff are knowledgeable and confident, and most
importantly, the clients are genuinely well cared
for. Michele leads with both strength and heart. She
holds high standards while always keeping the well being
of the clients at the center of everything she does.
Her compassion, dedication, and leadership do not go
unnoticed. TLC is so lucky to have her!
Michele is an incredible asset to TLC. She consistently
goes above and beyond, not only managing her own
group home but also training the new house managers.
Her knowledge, patience, and willingness to support
others have been invaluable in my growth as a nurse.
Michele is a true leader, resourceful, dependable, and
always positive. She truly embodies what teamwork and
excellence look like.
She's an amazing, compassionate nurse. She advocates
for these kids and goes above and beyond. She is an
amazing trainer and teacher. She has taken on training
and showing the ropes to new house managers, new
nurses, and is always willing to chip in and lend a hand.
Whenever there are questions or concerns, even on her
days off, she is always available and willing to use her
expertise to help answer your questions. She is truly
amazing with these kids and dealing with the schools.
She needs a huge shout out from TLC; she is really an
asset, and I really respect her as a nurse.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
Congratulations, Michele!

04/07/2026

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2025 - SCOOTER ENGEL

04/01/2026

These are the amazing things staff and clients are saying about Michelle:
Michelle always shows initiative and steps up. she stays busy, even doing extra chores, etc. Michelle is always willing to float or come in on her days off or if needed for an appointment. She always tells her co-workers how much she apprentices their help. She is a great asset to Westwood House and TLC.

She is an amazing advocate for the clients. She goes out of her way to make sure they have what they need or want. She is very artistic and creative, interacting with each person when doing crafts. she makes the house look like so much fun. She is a hard worker and loves the individuals she serves.