Meet our Adult Education Staff
Michael Faeth, Director of Capstone
Entering into his 8th year at the Franklin Center and 18th year in education, Michael Faeth previously served as our school’s Post-Secondary Career and Education Counselor, as well as our instructor of independent living skills, social skills, and vocational training. Michael brings private sector experience to his job, working in the financial industry for years, as well as research and organizational experience, having completed his MA and working through a PhD (ABD) at the University of Minnesota.
Email: mike.faeth@franklinmn.org
Amy Epperson, Vocational Services Coordinator
Amy is entering her 5th year at the Franklin Center. She has worked for our Academy as a Behavior Therapist, Therapy Services as a Registered Behavior Therapist, and is now the Vocational Services Coordinator in the Capstone Program. Amy earned her Bachelors in Psychology and Human Services from the University of Minnesota, Morris. Prior to working at the Franklin Center, Amy was a Registered Behavior Therapist in Brookings, SD, and a Hall Director at South Dakota State University.
Email: amy.epperson@franklinmn.org
Dylan Mazza, Adult Education Instructor
Dylan has previously worked at Franklin Center as the High School Guidance Counselor, as well as a Teaching Associate for several years. After receiving his masters in counseling, Dylan worked for the University of Minnesota as a Career Counselor until ultimately returning to Franklin Center; this time as an adult educator in the Capstone program. With a passion for helping our students find success in life after school, he is excited to be here in this role.
Email: dylan.mazza@franklinmn.org
Kristen McLean, Adult Education Instructor
Kristen McLean is an Adult Education Instructor in Franklin Capstone. Her experience in education has been extensive through all grade levels. She has her undergraduate degree from the University of St. Thomas in Science/Math Elementary Education. Soon after she graduated from St. Marys University with a graduate degree in Education. Prior to working at Franklin she taught at private and public educational institutions as a classroom teacher and small group reading specialist. Recently she worked with adults in Transition programs in public schools and job-coached young adults.
Email: kristen.mclean@franklinmn.org
Jordan Morrison, Employment Support Specialist
Jordan is the Employment Support Specialist in the Capstone Program. Jordan earned her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and Master of Social Work from the University of Denver. Prior to working at the Franklin Center, Jordan was a Mental Health Practitioner in Minneapolis, MN.
Email: jordan.morrison@franklinmn.org
Nick Plimpton, Community Engagement Coach
Nick is a Community Engagement Coach in the Capstone Program. A native Minnesotan, he graduated from Kenyon College, where he majored in History and minored in Japanese. He then went on to earn a Masters in Medical Sciences from Boston University. Prior to Franklin, Nick worked as a Program Instructor for the Wayzata Public Schools after-school program.
Email: nick.plimpton@franklinmn.org
Kelsey Toetschinger, Lead Life Skills Teacher
Entering her 11th year at Franklin Center and 13th year in education, Kelsey Toetschinger is our Lead Life Skills Teacher. Kelsey brings a wealth of experience working with young neurodiverse adults. Kelsey earned her Bachelors in Early Childhood Education from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and her Masters’s in Special Education from St. Mary’s University, Twin Cities. Kelsey has her LD, EBD, and ASD licenses and is licensed in both general and special education.