Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Shelly Keller, MCD, CCC-SLP
Shelly Keller is one of our co-founders of Miracle Kids Success Academy and Kids Unlimited Learning Academy! She graduated from Arkansas State University with her Bachelor’s in Education and later received her Master’s in Communication Disorders in 1998. Shelly is married and has one lovely daughter. Throughout her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Shelly worked for a company that served the same population that Miracle Kids serves now, but she wanted to apply her own philosophies to caring for children and employees. Essentially, that is what started the conversation about opening MKSA! She has served in the National Guard for eight years. Shelly’s favorite part about her job is seeing how happy families are when their kiddos meet milestones. In her free time, she loves to travel with her husband, spend time with her daughter, and read. Shelly is the Vice President of the Speech-Language Pathology Services for the Arkansas Speech Language Hearing Association (ArkSHA), serves on the American Speech Language Association (ASHA) Medicaid Committee, and is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Arkansas Healthcare Alliance. She has been trained in the following approaches:
- Treatment for Children with Severe Impairments
- Sensory and Motor Learning
- STAR program
- Pediatric Feeding Disorders
- SOS Feeding Approach
- Sensory Motor Approach to Apraxia
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech – The Kaufman Methods
- Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)
- Learn to Play the NDT Way
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
- Strategies for Treating Children with Autism
- Beckman Oral Motor Training
Shelly may be contacted at shellykeller@mymiraclekids.com.
Vice President of Operations
Shelly Tucker
Shelly Tucker graduated from Arkansas State University with her Bachelor’s in Psychology and later obtained her Master’s in Business Administration from Bellevue University. Not only has Shelly been the Director of Miracle Kids Success Academy since we opened in December, 2009, she also serves as the Vice President of Operations for Miracle Kids and our sister company, Kids Unlimited Learning Academy. Shelly began working with children who have developmental delays and/or medical risks/needs almost 20 years ago. While known for her can-do attitude and ability to juggle many tasks at once, her #1 passion is the children and families we serve. She makes it a priority to know each child and works closely with staff and family to ensure the children reach their potential. Shelly has two talented children of her own. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family (usually at some sort of sporting event) and working out. Shelly has received training in the SCERTS model, a comprehensive team-based model for enhancing abilities in Social Communication and Emotional Regulation and implementing Transnational Supports for children with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities. She is also trained in the STAR Program (Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research). STAR uses ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) instructional methods of discrete trial training, pivotal response training and teaching functional routines to help children with autism and other developmental disabilities and delays.
Shelly may be contacted at shellytucker@mymiraclekids.com.
Clinical Director
Elizabeth Huffstutter, Psy. D.
After attending Arkansas State University for her Bachelor’s Degree, Dr. Huffstutter received both her Master of Arts Degree (2004) and Doctorate Degree (2006) in Clinical Psychology from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield, MO. She completed her pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral training at Royal Oaks Hospital. After her training, she continued on as the Pre-Adolescent Program Director. She has worked in various settings including private practice, community mental health, county jail, schools and hospitals. She has assessed and treated a variety of mental health diagnoses. Her clinical interest include autism spectrum disorders, childhood aggression, assessment and play therapy. In 2009, Dr. Huffstutter relocated back to her home-state of Arkansas and began her work with Miracle Kids Success Academy. She is a member of both the American Psychological Association and the Arkansas Psychological Association. When she has free time she enjoys reading, scrapbooking and spending time with her family, especially her two nephews! Dr. Huffstutter loves to volunteer for any program giving to children and families. Her main focus in charity work is the Make-a-Wish Foundation and St. Jude.
Dr. Huffstutter has received training in the following approaches:
- Strategies for Teaching based on Autism Research (STAR Curriculum Training). A developmental curriculum content appropriate for students with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
- SCERTS model, a comprehensive team-based model for enhancing abilities in Social Communication and Emotional Regulation and implementing Transnational Supports for children with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities.
Dr. Huffstutter may be contacted at elizabethhuffstutter@mymiraclekids.com.
Public Relations Coordinator
Samantha Goodwin
Samantha may be contacted at samanthagoodwin@mymiraclekids.com.
Director of Education
Kailey Luster
Kailey graduated from Northeastern College with an Associate’s Degree and Arkansas State University, in 2012, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in education, social work and sociology. She has also received training in Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP). Kailey has developed a desire for igniting imaginations here at Miracle Kids Success Academy. It excites her to see children interacting positively, using nice manners and seeing the progress each child has made. She provides stability, structure and positive guidance to the classroom. In her free time, church is really important to her. Kailey also enjoys being outdoors, shopping and cooking. She volunteers at church activities, including missions trips, and Down’s Syndrome Awareness events. Kailey is also always willing to lend a helping hand with events attended by Miracle Kids, for which we are truly grateful!
She can be contacted at kaileyluster@mymiraclekids.com.
Director of Human Resources
Diana Gonzalez
Diana graduated from Texas A&M University with her Bachelor’s in Human Resource Development and a minor in Business Administration and is currently in the process of pursuing her Master’s in Business Administration from Louisiana State University. Diana joined us after moving to Arkansas from Houston, Texas with her boyfriend and two dogs, Stan and Kyra. Diana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience after serving numerous client industries including but not limited to Healthcare, Architecture & Engineering, Manufacturing, and additional HR outsourcing clients. She holds several certifications including Project Management Essentials and SHRM-CP. Diana is passionate about aiding in the success of Miracle Kids Success Academy, Kids Unlimited Learning Academy, our employees, and the children and families we serve. In her spare time she enjoys reading, baking, working out, and spending time with her family.
Diana can be contacted at dianagonzalez@mymiraclekids.com.
Is Your Child On Track?
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