Meet the Greater Expectations Program Director

Hi! I am Beth Orth-Voegeli, the Program Director of Greater Expectations. I have worked with individuals with special needs for over 30 years. I am a certified Special Education teacher and have taught special education for 21 years.

On the home front, I am a busy mom of eight kids and two grandchildren. Six of my kids are grown and have homes of their own. The youngest two are still at home with me. Two of my children have autism. Matt has made the transition into adulthood and lives in a group home.  Tristen is still in school.  She has more significant needs: nonverbal and seizures.

As an educator and mother of individuals with special needs, I have a unique perspective that enables me to access theory and apply it to real life situations.

I am super excited to work directly with individuals. I enjoy teaching and am eager to build relationships, set goals, and achieve dreams!

"When Steven began coming to Autism Avenue it literally gave him hope and such joy! The two friends that he had that would come and get him and take him to do things were in college and just not really available anymore. He was extremely lonely. A man at church whose grandson had been coming told us about Autism Avenue. I felt accepted and I felt she cared. Steven looks forward to his time there every week. He never wants to miss it. He leaves smiling, happy, and confident. He has grown in his social skills, work skills, and life skills. Autism Avenue is a very important part of Steven’s life. It came at a crucial time in his life and we are extremely grateful for the program!"

- Ron and Linda