The Falcon Ridge Ranch Team
Carolle Bell
Equine and Clinical Director
Carolle Bell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She is also a Level III Certified Equine Therapist and is qualified to mentor other therapists who are seeking to obtain advanced certification. Carolle grew up in eastern New Mexico. Being from a small farming community, Carolle developed a strong work ethic. Growing up in New Mexico also taught her an appreciation of cultural diversity.
Carolle has a Bachelors in Psychology from Baylor University, a Masters in Social Work from the University of Texas, and a Ph.D. from Utah State University. She has extensive experience as a therapist and began developing a specialty working with children and adolescents at the Child Study Center in Fort Worth, Texas. She has worked extensively with developmentally delayed children and adults, as well as adolescents with mental health and substance abuse problems. Before moving to St. George in 2001, Carolle taught at Utah State University and had a successful private practice in Brigham City.
For the past five years, Carolle has been the Director of Equine Services at Falcon Ridge Ranch. Under her direction, Falcon Ridge has become one of the few programs certified by EAGALA to train equine therapists and specialists. Carolle is patient and excels with clients. Carole’s previous work in adoptions contributes to her ability to work with adopted and attachment disordered clients. She has a strong background in family therapy and believes that you need to heal the family, not just the child.
Carolle has been married for forty-three years. She and her husband have two sons and love to spend time visiting Europe, Africa and Central America. She enjoys collecting Native American art and is an unapologetic football fan, especially of the University of Texas Longhorns.
Steve Barrick
Therapist
Degree: Bachelors in Psychology from Southern Utah University and a Masters in Educational Counseling from the University of Phoenix.
Organizations: American Counseling Association
Work Experience: Steve began his career as a counselor in juvenile corrections and has over 15 years of experience working with adolescents. He spent the last five years working as a therapist in a residential treatment center where he also served as Clinical Director. Steve has extensive knowledge and training treating trauma related issues and substance abuse addictions.
About You: Steve has lived in Southern Utah for over 30 years with his wife and five children. He enjoys camping, horseback riding, jogging, archery, and watching his children’s sporting events. He has also been highly effective in helping clients achieve emotional regulation through DBT skill building, biofeedback, and neurofeedback technologies.
Ken Kreider
Math & Science Teacher
Degree: Bachelor of Science from Walla Walla College.
Certification: 6th - 12th Grade Math
Work Experience: I have over 10 years of experience working with at-risk youth and I have worked with a variety of students with different learning styles ad abilities. I also spent a few years teaching in Puerto Rico.
About You: I have been married for 10 years and have two daughters, ages 6 and 2. I speak fluent spanish and enjoy problem solving, hiking, reading and spending time with my family. I believe it is important to build a strong foundation of understanding basic concepts in math in order to excel at the higher levels. I try and identify which learning style will work best for each individual.
What do you like about Falcon Ridge: love the peaceful relaxed environment here at Falcon. It's great to work near Zion National Park and go hiking once in a while.
Karen Slack
Case Manager
Education: Jorclon / Trade Tech. Nursing
Why did you choose this field: I love to help people.
Work Experience: Mother, young women and scouting for 10 years.
About Me: I'm organized, friendly, caring, helpful and give great hugs. I've been married 35 years and have 3 grown children and enjoy camping and quilting.
What do you like about Falcon Ridge: I like the family atmosphere. The caring staff who are dedicated to kids and their families.
Nale Fakahua
Positive Peer Culture Coordinator
Degree: AA Biology, Chemistry from Ricks College, SUU
Why did you choose this field: I wanted to be a doctor and help people. I found that I can help people without going to medical school.
Work Experience: I have worked with youth and their families for over twenty years.
About You: I am married to a beautiful gorgeous and intelligent wife. We have 3 wonderful children. I am a great listener, humble, able to communicate, loyal, hard working, honest, straight forward, and a team player. I believe we can empower, educate, embrace and encourage youth and their families to make healthy decisions and focus on generating solutions.
What do you like about Falcon Ridge: Positive Peer Culture, Equine Therapy and the people that work here.
