CATR Staff
PATH International Certified Instructors*
*Murray S. Neale, M.S.P.E., Executive Director exd@catrfarms.org
Master of Science, Physical Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, Skidmore College; PATH Intl. certified Registered instructor; certified Neuro Development Treatment; therapeutic riding instructor for over 30 years; graduate ‘A’ rated member of U.S. Pony Club; riding instructor, dressage and eventing 30 years; CATR Executive Director since 1997.
*Amanda Addy, Instructor grants@catrfarms.org
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Wofford College; Master of Science in Human Development and Early Childhood Disorders, University of Texas at Dallas; Multiple American Quarter Horse Association World and Reserve Championships; PATH Intl. certified instructor since 2009; PATH Intl. certified Advanced Level Instructor with CATR since 2011.
*Anja Cain, Instructor
M. Ed. in Music Education from the Universitaet der Kuenste, Berlin, Germany. Instructor for Interactive Vaulting within the therapeutic program, coordinator of the able-bodied vaulting team at CATR Farms, community lesson instructor; Member of the PATH Intl Interactive Vaulting Committee. PATH Intl. certified Registered Instructor with CATR since 2008.
*Kimberly Gleason, Community Relations Director, Instructor info@catrfarms.org
Bachelor of Science, Anthropology, College of Charleston; Creative Writing Major-Charleston County School of the Arts; C-2 Rated Pony Clubber; Evented to training level. Riding instructor for 13 years; 5 years non-profit Management Experience; PATH Intl. certified instructor and CATR Executive Assistant since April 2007.
*Colleen Kimener, Instructor horsesforheroes@catrfarms.org
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing and International Business,·University of Cincinnati; Master of Science in Management, Southern Wesleyan University. Department of Defense consultant.·Hunter/Jumper 23 years.·Began volunteering at CATR in 2004; PATH Intl. certified Registered Instructor with CATR since 2008.
*Mira Kraft, Instructor
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, Loyola University, Chicago, IL. Volunteer with CATR since 2009, PATH Intl. certified registered instructor since 2011. 22 years of equestrian experience. Pursuing M.S. in occupational therapy at Medical University of South Carolina, expected graduation 2012
*Meggett Lavin, Instructor
Bachelor of Arts, Writing & Literature, Wheaton College, Norton, MA; Kellogg Fellow in Museum Education, The Field Museum, Chicago Ill; Eighteen years non-profit management experience as Curator of Education, Research and Interpretation, Drayton Hall, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Charleston, SC; National and international recognition for student programs and teacher education; Thirty-five years horse experience: Junior hunters & equitation; Novice eventing and dressage; Parelli Natural Horsemanship level II; CATR founding board member; Sixteen year CATR volunteer, including six years as board chair; PATH Intl. certified Registered Instructor with CATR since 2008.
*Dee Partridge, Program Director admin@catrfarms.org
Bachelor of Science, Special Education, Greensboro College; preschool director, Boulder Colorado; PATH Intl. Registered instructor and administrative assistant with CATR since 2001, Volunteer Coordinator since 2009; Line Therapist in ABA Therapy with children with Autism from 2009 to 2011.
*Melissa Weir, Instructor
Bachelor of Science, College of Charleston; certification in three areas of special education; taught LD students in Charleston County School District at Drayton Hall Middle for 8 years, began a mainstreaming program; started, taught, and wrote curriculum for K4 class at Charleston Catholic School; taught for 5 years; certified as a regular education teacher; PATH Intl. certified Registered Instructor with CATR since 2008.
