Our Staff

Social Health Association (SHA) prides itself in the competency and talents of its professionally prepared educators. Each educator has many years of teaching experience, and participates in regularly presented professional development programs. In addition to their educational credentials, all SHA classroom teachers are certified in HIV/AIDS Education by the American Red Cross; are certified instructors of I-SAFE (internet safety) curricula; and have completed cultural competency training through the Indiana State Department of Health.

Michael Howe, MS, Executive Director

Michael began his career at Social Health Association in January, 2007. Prior to coming to Social Health, Michael was Vice President of Neighborhood Services and AmeriCorps Program Director at a local non-profit community center. Michael has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Indianapolis. He has also earned a Master of Science degree in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Sheila Kanaby, Director of Administration

Sheila began her Social Health Association educational career in 1988. She has her Bachelor degree from Purdue University and previously taught for Indianapolis Public Schools. Mrs. Kanaby acts as the liaison between schools and Social Health. She is responsible for helping schools determine the programs that fit their needs, and for developing the teaching schedules for all schools.

Gwen Montgomery, Business Manager

Gwen began her career at Social Health Association in 2008. Gwen is a graduate of I.U.P.U.I. with a Bachelor of General Studies degree with concentration in Art History and Anthropology. Formerly in the Title Insurance field, Gwen has a strong background working in diverse office environments and utilizing an array of office skills.  Gwen acts as the office manager, administrative support and human resources manager for the agency.

Our Educators:

Angela Bridge, Parent Educator

Angela joined SHA as the Parent Educator in 2008. Angela has a long history with SHA as a member of the Board of Directors and Held the position of Board President for 2 1/2 years.

Sarah Copeland

Sarah comes to Social Health with a great deal of knowledge and experience in the field of education.  She retired from Zionsville School Corporation in 2008 after 29 years as a classroom teacher for 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.  Sarah holds an MS in Education and Certification in Elementary Counseling. 

Doreen Fatula

Doreen has been part of the SHA staff since 1996. She received her BS degree in Health Education from Indiana University in Bloomington and is certified to teach in grades K-12.

Sheila Grigdesby

Mrs. Grigdesby joined Social Health in 2008 as an AmeriCorps member in partnership with the National AIDS Fund & Indiana AIDS Fund. She has a background in home healthcare and is certified to test and counsel for HIV. Sheila is also Red Cross certified to teach HIV/AIDS Prevention Education. Her Primary responsibility is to provide HIV & STD educational workshops to high school students with a particular focus on the Indianapolis Public Schools.

Susan Hebert

Susan has both BS and MS degrees in Education from Indiana University. She has been a part of the SHA educational staff since 1998. Mrs. Hebert worked with the PTO in Washington Township for a number of years in leadership positions.

Donna Love

Donna has been part of the Association teaching staff for more than fifteen years. She grew up in Cleveland and received her BS in Education from Cleveland State University. She is a licensed elementary teacher, and taught in Mentor, Ohio before her move to Indiana.

Martha Saucerman

Martha has her BS degree in Education from Indiana University in Bloomington. Before beginning her tenure with Social Health Association, Mrs. Saucerman taught in both Crawfordsville and Mooresville schools.

Stan Scarlett

Stan joined the SHA staff in 2005. He is a licensed health educator and taught for more than 30 years in the Shelbyville system. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Indiana, and his graduate degree at IUPUI.

Sharon Toepp

Sharon joined the SHA team in 2008. She most recently taught for St. Monica Catholic School in various roles including teaching 6th grade health classes, P.E. for kindergarten and 1st graders, and teacher assistant for the kindergarten. Sharon has also been a girl's volleyball coach. Sharon holds an BS in Secondary Physical Education/Health from Ball State University.

Cornelius White

Cornelius teaches Life Skills/Bully Prevention classes in our after school and summer day camp outreach program. He has a degree from Knoxville College. He is a full-time substitute teacher in IPS. He has taught for Social Health Association since 2002.