Our Staff
Get To Know Our Team of Professionals
Like all InnerChange programs, Fulshear Ranch Academy hires licensed master’s and Ph.D. level clinicians with extensive experience serving young women and their families. We’re proud of our collaborative, compassionate, and clinically sophisticated team. Here are just a few of our current team members:
 Gayle Jensen-Savoie, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, LCDC
Executive Director
Gayle received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a Minor in Women's Studies from Southern Methodist University. Her Master of Arts degree is in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, and her Doctorate is in General Psychology.
Gayle comes to Fulshear with over 20 years experience in the hospital and behavioral health care industries. Most recently, Gayle was the Director of Behavioral Medicine at the Seay Behavioral Health Center/Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, Texas. Prior to this she was Director of Mental Health Services at Baylor Richardson Medical Center and served as Clinical Director for Baylor-Parkside Lodge.
In addition to her impressive training and background, Gayle is a nurturing and confident leader. She describes her position at Fulshear as her "dream job, the fulfillment of my vast training and experience thus far."
Gayle spends her free time training for half marathons. She also enjoys traveling and is always planning for her next big trip. Mostly, she loves the time she is able to spend with her two sons.
 Dr. Norma V.L. Clarke, MD
Psychiatrist
Norma is a board-certified psychiatrist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in acute care, residential settings, and outpatient settings. Norma spent five years prior to joining Fulshear serving as the medical director for the Adolescent Treatment Program at the Menninger Clinic. She takes a highly relational approach to working with Fulshear students, stating that she has “learned the value of careful history taking and slow and careful medication management for all diagnostic categories.”
Norma has expertise in diagnosing and treating bipolar disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, mood disorders, and psychotic disorders. She believes that medications do not represent the end point in a treatment plan; Norma believes that correcting dysfunctional habits of thinking and erroneous beliefs, and teaching stress management techniques are critical complements to psychopharmacology.
Norma takes a personal interest in every Fulshear student and says, “I love-and I mean it-watching the dramatic changes as the girls at Fulshear improve!”
In addition to her busy schedule as a psychiatrist, Norma finds time for hiking, nature, reading, cooking, and baking bread.
 Kandace Nasis, BA
Program/Academic Director
Kandace Nasis comes to Fulshear Ranch Academy with many years of experience developing and implementing Post Secondary Education Programs. Kandace possesses a BS in Human Services which directly compliments her work here at Fulshear Ranch. In addition, Kandace brings over 20 years of experience in the Service Industry which is crucial while serving our families.
When Kandace finds herself away from “The Ranch” she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs. She also enjoys outdoor activities, reading, book stores and Contemporary Jazz.
 Daniel Fishburn, LMSW
Clinical Director
Daniel brings over 20 years of experience in Human Services to Fulshear Ranch Academy, with a particular focus on individuals and families who have been ravaged by chemical dependency. His work has touched the lives of abused and exploited children, homeless teenagers, survivors of psychological trauma, and people who simply want to embrace their potential and move forward with their lives.
Daniel is a graduate of The Catholic University of America and Daniel received his Master of Social Work from the University of Houston.
Daniel plays in a band, enjoys reading and has an interest in Eastern Spirituality.
 Irene Kotter
Director of Admissions
Irene has worked with InnerChange since 2004. She became the Program Director of New Haven’s North Campus and has been in admissions since 2009.
Her first professional educational experience began in 1998 with the San Diego City Schools Administrative Department working for Special Education Early Childhood. She is licensed in cosmetology and earned a Bachelor of Social Work at Utah Valley University.
Irene feels that the most powerful way to influence others is through building honest, empathetic, loving and respectful relationships and is excited to be working with the Fulshear team.
 Shameitra N. Green, M.A., LMFT-A, LPC-Intern
Therapist
Shameitra received her Bachelor’s of Psychology at the University of Houston and then went on to receive her M.A. in Family Therapy at the University of Houston, Clear Lake. Professionally, Shameitra has worked for several years providing social service and supportive guidance to a diverse population of clientele in various settings to face challenges presented by mental health disorders, emotional behavioral problems and oppressed/at risk environmental factors. Shameitra also received specialized training in the areas of trauma, neglect, and sexual abuse while completing her internship at The Children’s Assessment Center of Houston. Shameitra is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (TAMFT) and is currently a board member of the Houston Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (HAMFT).
Shameitra has a warm and compassionate therapeutic style. Her goal is to work collaboratively with her clients to better understand their issues that are contributing to their pain, anxiety, confusion or anger in their lives.
 Dale Erdmann, LCSW
Therapist
Dale has spent his forty year career working in residential programs with adolescents and families who have had considerable issues with making the transition to early adulthood. He has specialized in working with adoption issues for most of his career and has concentrated clinical training from The Kinship Center in southern California. These experiences have brought him to appreciate the value of working with a treatment team and helping students to take responsibility for their own lives such as the one at Fulshear Ranch Academy. One of the main keys to the success of this work is the trust that comes from honest communication between everyone involved in the process and this “work” almost always leads to growth. Witnessing and participating in that growth has been the “energy” for his career.
Dale enjoys spending time with his family, their dogs and in the outdoors. He has been a voluntary blood donor for over 45 years.
 Christopher Brown, LPC-I, LCDC-I
Therapist
Prior to joining Fulshear, Chris lived in the Chicago area, and was a program director for the Boys & Girls Club for over 10 years. He was responsible for overseeing multiple treatment facilities dedicated to preventative work with youth and young adults. Chris greatly enjoys working with the young women at Fulshear Ranch, where he can apply his passion for counseling along with his management experience. Chris is foundationally trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and oversees the DBT therapy component at FRA.
Christopher loves being a husband and dad, playing golf, and cycling.
 Kyla Sbrusch, RN
Kyla is the Program Nurse at Fulshear Ranch Academy. Kyla received her BS in Nursing in 2007, was licensed as a Registered Nurse, and has since worked in the medical field in a variety of settings including neonatal intensive care, community health and womens' health services. Kyla works hand-in-hand with Fulshear's psychiatrist, local clinics and physicians to oversee the medication distribution and medical care for the students. For Kyla, medical treatment is more than medication and band-aids, it's education and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Kyla loves spending time with her family. Kyla and her husband, Wyatt, are very active in the community and she finds their daughter is her purest passion. Kyla loves reading, Yoga, taking walks with her daughter and spending time with the whole family - especially outdoors.
 Peggy Fishbeck
Logistics Coordinator
Peggy facilitates all medical needs and works with our students to schedule and provide transportation to doctor's appointments. Peggy and her husband have both been active supporters of Fulshear and the volunteer work that FRA students participate in within the local community.
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