About Our Staff
As a small behavioral health facility, Cedar Grove Residential Treatment Center provides a unique sense of connection between residents and staff members. While in our care, each young man is supported and given access to the help he needs to achieve his treatment goals.
The clinical department consists of the clinical director, four master-level therapists and licensed clinicians. In addition to attending regularly scheduled individual and group therapy sessions, residents also interact with therapists on a daily basis.
If a resident experiences a crisis, a therapist responds. If a staff member sees a resident in need of individual attention, they call for a therapist. Everybody knows each other, and everybody lends a helping hand when the need arises.
De'Meco Bell
Chief Executive Officer
De’Meco Bell has worked for over 20 years in the Human Service Field. Mr. Bell attended the University of Alabama where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Theater. Later he attended the University of Montevallo where he earned a Master’s degree in Community Agency Counseling. Mr. Bell holds various professional licenses and certification. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor and Juvenile Sex Offender Certified Counselor.
De’Meco has experience as a practitioner and leader in community mental health, private practice, residential treatment, and psychiatric inpatient. Mr. Bell has fostered a strong professional network spanning across the southeast. In his spare time, Mr. Bell enjoys traveling and writing computer software.
Ken Jones
Director of Admissions
Ken Jones is a native of Baltimore, MD and relocated to Murfreesboro, TN in 2018. Mr. Jones holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Counseling Psychology from Oakwood University. Also, Mr. Jones is a Licensed Behavior Specialist in the state of Pennsylvania where he previously resided. He has served students and families for over 20 years in both the special and general education school systems in several different administrative capacities. Mr. Jones’ mission in life is to leave a positive impact in the lives of the individuals that he encounters. He looks forward to servicing the needs of your loved one here at Cedar Grove Residential Treatment Center.
Natalyn B. Pearson-Pauldo
Director of Education
Ms. Pearson is a native of Memphis, TN and relocated to Murfreesboro in 1997 as a student at Middle Tennessee State University where she earned her degrees in Interdisciplinary Studies, Curriculum Instruction, and Special Education. Ms. Pearson began her career as a resident counselor with Cedar Grove RTC in September of 2000 while completing her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Since her initial start date, she has held positions as a mental health tech, teacher, Asst Principal, and currently holds the position as the Director of Education; she has held this administrative office since October 2015.
Ms. Pearson has had her fair share of professional development opportunities, training staff, meeting parents, and fellowshipping with Universal Health Services corporate stakeholders. But nothing beats the opportunity of seeing hundreds of young men come and go through the doors of Cedar Grove and making sure that each one transitions back to their home school, Job Corp, vocational school, college, or the military. Her goal is and will always be to have students leave in a better educational and social position than when they came. The Cedar Grove School welcomes you.
Gina Hooper
Director of Clinical Services
Gina Hooper is a native of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Ms. Hooper received her Master of Arts Degree from Trevecca University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Ms. Hooper’s career has been dedicated to providing services to children and their families. She began in a classroom for Special Needs children before becoming the Director of Youth Services for the Rutherford County Juvenile Court. Over the course of her career, Ms. Hooper has been in Supervisory positions for Residential Facilities and Group Homes in Georgia and Tennessee prior to becoming a Therapist at Cedar Grove in 2001. Ms. Hooper assumed the duties of Clinical Director for Cedar Grove in 2013. Ms. Hooper remains focused on the residents at Cedar Grove receiving the highest quality of therapeutic care possible. She and her department work hand in hand with all other departments to achieve the goal of residents successfully completing treatment with the tools needed to navigate life’s challenging situations.
Daniel Crawford
Director of Nursing
Daniel Crawford graduated with a Practical Nursing License in 2012. He then graduated from Fortis Institute in 2018 with an Associate Nursing Degree. He is currently set to receive his Master’s degree in Nursing, specializing in Leadership and Management, in the fall of 2024. Thus far his specialties in nursing include correctional, acute psych, long-term geriatric care, and geriatric psych.
Jamie Ramangkoun
Director of Risk Management/Performance Improvement
With her parents originally from Laos, Jamie Ramangkoun was born in Illinois and relocated to Murfreesboro, TN, in 2003. Ms. Rama attended The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is now attending Trevecca Nazarene University to obtain her Master of Science in Healthcare Administration in the spring of 2024.
Ms. Rama has been at Cedar Grove since 2021 and has filled many roles thus far. She has worked as a resident counselor, shift leader, and HR recruiter and is now the Director of Risk Management/PI as of late 2023. Ms. Rama’s main priority is the safety of the residents and employees. Overall, she genuinely enjoys interacting with the boys and being the helping hand for everyone at Cedar Grove!
Kemberly Hoskins
Business Office Manager
Kemberly Hoskins is Cedar Grove Residential Treatment Center’s Business Office Manager. She first began at Cedar Grove in 1996.
Cedar Grove is a mile away from the geographical center of Tennessee. A fact Mrs. Hoskins is familiar with being she was born and raised here in the area. She is a graduate of one of Murfreesboro’s finest educational institutions and brings her knowledge and skills to her position daily. Find Mrs. Kem’s friendly face at the A-Frame building on campus.
Yolanda Glover
Human Resources Manager
Yolanda Glover is a native of Birmingham, AL and relocated from Huntsville, AL to Murfreesboro, TN in 2011. She graduated from Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Management in 2010. She also received her Master’s Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management in 2015. She is extremely passionate about Human Resources, Professional Development and Training. Yolanda has worked within the Human Resources field for 10+ years and enjoys assisting others with their career journey. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 kids.
Reach Out for Help
Call 615-895-9590 to get started. For questions about the program, you may also use our online contact form. In the case of a medical emergency or crisis, please dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.