Oklahoma ABLE Tech Staff
Linda Jaco is the Director of Sponsored Programs at the OSU Seretean Wellness Center. She received her M.S. in School Psychology from Columbia University in 1977 and her B.S. in Secondary Education and Child Development from University of Houston in 1974. She worked as a school psychologist with the Houston Independent School District and as Supervisor of Psychological Services at The John E. Fogarty Center in Providence, RI before her appointment as Program Manager of Oklahoma ABLE Tech in October, 1995. In February, 2006 Linda was appointed Director for Sponsored Programs at the Seretean Wellness Center where she oversees a number of state and federal grant programs totaling in excess of $3 million annually. Linda has served on a number of national, state and local task forces and boards related to disability and agricultural issues. Additionally, she has worked with many agencies, organizations, as well as non-profit entities making policy change and advocating for individuals with disability, substance abuse or agricultural concerns. She has been very active both at the state and national level working on legislative issues. Linda currently serves as the Chair for the Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs. She is married to William Jaco who holds the Grayce B. Kerr and Regents Professor of Mathematics at Oklahoma State University. They have two sons.
Milissa Gofourth is the Program Manager of the Oklahoma ABLE Tech Program at the OSU Seretean Wellness Center. She previously held the position of Outreach/Training Specialist, and prior to her arrival to OSU she was a Supported Employment Project Director. In the eight years that she held that position Milissa directed services for individuals with disabilities to have opportunities to be employed in community work. She conducted ongoing educational programs for community employers, co-workers, and the general public with regard to the skills and abilities of individuals with disabilities. She was employed by the University of Oklahoma as a Training Specialist and consultant. Milissa graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Special Education, and an MS in Health Administration. She and her husband, Derrel, have lived in Stillwater since they both came to school at OSU. They have one son, Todd, who lives in Dallas, Texas and two grandchildren.
Diana Sargent joined Oklahoma ABLE Tech in September 1997 as a Staff Assistant. Before joining ABLE Tech, Diana worked for the State 4-H at OSU. Diana and her husband, Les, have lived in Stillwater over 20 years after moving with their three children from Springfield, Illinois. Les and Diana are enjoying being grandparents to two grandchildren.
Brenda Dawes is an Assistive Technology Program Specialist and Marketing/Web Coordinator. She regularly provides trainings about assistive technology, accessible information and communications technology, and accessible instructional materials. Brenda has been an advocate in the disability field for many years. Joining Oklahoma ABLE Tech in March 1995, she worked as a training and evaluation specialist. Prior to joining Oklahoma ABLE Tech, she served as the coordinator for the Statewide Independent Living Council and the State Rehabilitation Advisory Council. She is a member of the state legislative electronic and information technology accessibility advisory council and provides technical assistance to the state. Brenda also currently serves as the secretary for the Oklahoma State Webmanagers Group. Ms. Dawes graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and English. She resides in Stillwater with her husband and their three daughters.
Shelby Sanders is the Equipment Specialist for Oklahoma ABLE Tech. She assists individuals with the short-term device loan process as well as schedule demonstrations. Shelby attended the University of Central Oklahoma from 1994 to 1996 on a tennis scholarship. She transferred to Oklahoma State University and graduated with BA in Sociology. She maintains teaching certification in history and coached high school tennis for three years. She has been a realtor for five years with Pioneer Real Estate. Ms. Sanders has two daughters, daughters Brooklyn and Blair.
Allyson Robinson is ABLE Tech’s Speech-Language Pathologist and AT Specialist. She specializes in augmentative and alternative communication and assistive technology solutions . She graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and from the University of Kansas in 2008 with a Master of Arts in Speech Pathology. Allyson worked previously for Pawnee Public Schools serving children ages 3-18. Allyson and her husband, Kyle, live in Stillwater and have one son, Carter.
Tammie Honeyman came to OSU on a basketball scholarship in 1979, and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. She has worked in several areas of OSU before
joining the ABLE Tech team in August. Tammie is the new Financial Coordinator for Sponsored Programs and also oversees the human resource needs for Sponsored Programs
employees. She is also the new Disabilities Coordinator for the Solutions 2011 Smoke Alarm and Home Fire Safety project.
Kate Miller is ABLE Tech’s Loan and Marketing Coordinator. She attended Connors State College and Oklahoma State University on a livestock judging scholarship, where she received a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science and Agricultural Economics. She worked previously for MCS Auction, LLC, a specialized livestock marketing firm, as an executive assistant. Kate will be coordinating the efforts between BancFirst and ABLE Tech and facilitating the low interest loan program.
Kimberly Berry joined Oklahoma ABLE Tech in October as an Assistive Technology Teacher. She previously worked for Stillwater Public Schools and is certified in several subject areas including Elementary Education, Mild-Moderate/Learning Disabilities and Severe-Profound/ Multiple Disabilities. Kimberly earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration- Marketing from Oklahoma State University. Kimberly and husband, Shane, are natives of Stillwater and have two elementary school aged children, Dax and Zada. In her new position, Kimberly will be helping to promote the use of assistive technology and accessible instructional materials in K-12 public schools throughout the state. Kimberly says she loves working with children who have special needs and she is looking forward to helping them reach their educational potential.