Timberline Knolls' On-Campus School Awarded National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) School of Excellence

CHICAGO, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center's on-campus school, Timberline Knolls Academy, has been selected as a 2013/2014 School of Excellence by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET).

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The distinction is bestowed upon only a few select qualified licensed private special education schools in the U.S. Timberline Knolls, a residential treatment center located in the Chicago suburbs, offers treatment to women and adolescent girls struggling with eating disorders, addiction, trauma, mood and co-occurring disorders.

"This award is really a testament to the incredible staff we have at the academy," said Carrie Finazzo, MEd, CAS, principal of Timberline Knolls Academy. "Each teacher is not only highly credentialed, they all have the heart and compassion that is critical to working in this setting."

Timberline Knolls Academy offers an educational program providing a dynamic, therapeutic and structured community where students can learn, achieve and enhance their academic lives, all while receiving the much needed treatment for their serious illnesses. The Timberline Knolls Academy team includes a principal who is also a learning behavior specialist and an Illinois Type 75 Administrator with Superintendent Endorsement in the state of Illinois.

Selection as a NASET School of Excellence is the highest level of recognition a private special education school can achieve through the association. This honor is presented to schools that meet rigorous professional criteria and have demonstrated exceptional dedication, commitment and achievement in the field of special education.

"I cannot praise our teaching staff enough for their dedication, innovation and giving spirit, no matter what the challenge may be," adds Finazzo.

About Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center

Timberline Knolls is a leading private residential treatment center for women and adolescent girls (ages 12 – 65+) with eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, mood and co-occurring disorders.  Located in suburban Chicago, residents receive excellent clinical care from a highly trained professional staff on a picturesque 43-acre wooded campus.  Women and families seeking Christian treatment can opt for specialized Christian-based therapy.  For more information on Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, call us at 877.257.9611. We are also on Facebook – Timberline Knolls, and LinkedIn – Timberline Knolls.

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Mary Anne Morrow
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Timberline Knolls
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Tel: 602-359-6989

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