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Who do we serve?

The BEAM program runs after-school and it is intended for Central Oregon families who have elementary-aged children. We offer a structured environment with skilled professionals that fosters belonging and growth, helps build emotional regulation skills, and instills self-confidence. We intentionally teach students transferable skills they can then apply in their schools and our community.

Take a look!

There may be no better way to communicate what we do than through images. See what a day at BEAM after-school program looks like.

Our 
Schedule

At The BEAM, we provide a structured yet flexible afterschool experience designed to engage, inspire, and support students.  Our daily schedule blends social-emotional learning, academic enrichment, and active play to ensure every child has a fulfilling afternoon. 

Monday-Friday (excluding Wednesday)

2:15 - Entry Routine 

2:30 - Warm-up

3:00 - Academic Station/Community Skills

4:00 - Recess

4:30 - Snack

4:50 - End of Day Routine

5:00 - Pick-up

Wednesday

12:45 - Arrival 

1:00 - Crafts

2:15 - Community Skills

3:00 - Recess

3:30 - Snack

3:50 - Small Groups

4:45 - Recess

5:00 - Pick-up

Our Team.

Our team has extensive experience working with children with varying disabilities and/or students who have difficulty with emotional regulation. Students not only learn self-regulation skills, but conflict resolution, problem solving, and healthy relationship skills because of our highly trained staff!

Karen Bures
Executive Director,
Co-Founder

Karen (she/her) brings over 20 years of experience in behavioral health, with extensive work in both clinical and educational settings. She holds a master’s degree in Trauma-Informed Education and is licensed in Special Education, specializing in supporting students with intensive behavioral needs. Karen is passionate about utilizing social-emotional learning and developing trauma-responsive curriculum to engage and empower all types of learners.

As Executive Director, Karen leads BEAM’s curriculum development and instructional design and serves as the program’s lead instructor. She oversees day-to-day programming and student support, designs individualized behavior plans, and facilitates BEAM’s tutoring program. Karen also develops BEAM’s service expansion strategy and leads professional development, training, and consultation services for schools and community organizations.

Liv Roberts
Director of Operations,
Co-Founder

Liv (they/he) brings over 10 years of experience supporting youth in therapeutic and educational settings across Central Oregon. With a strong foundation in behavior support and de-escalation strategies, Liv is especially skilled at helping students navigate moments of dysregulation with compassion and care. Their therapeutic approach centers on connection, safety, and honoring the full range of emotions students may experience. As BEAM’s Operations Director, Liv is the backbone of our internal systems—managing logistics, refining materials, and ensuring that everything behind the scenes runs smoothly. Liv plans to pursue additional education to offer counseling services at BEAM in the future, further expanding the depth of support available to students.

Emmy Young
Director of Community Engagement, Co-Founder

Emmy (she/her) brings a calming and grounding presence to the BEAM community, offering consistent support, guidance, and validation to students, families, and staff. With 10 years of experience working across a range of settings—from early childhood education to supporting adults with disabilities—Emmy brings a deep understanding of human development and inclusive support practices. As BEAM’s Family Liaison, Emmy attends Wraparound and IEP meetings to advocate for and empower families navigating complex systems. She plays a key role in identifying funding opportunities, supporting grant writing efforts, and cultivating relationships with community donors and partners. Emmy also helps coordinate BEAM-hosted events and supports the delivery of staff training and professional development.

Sheila Kerley
Behavior Support Specialist

Sheila (she/her) brings 17 years of experience leading youth programs throughout Central Oregon. Known for her kind, curious, and nonjudgmental presence, Sheila creates a welcoming space where students feel seen, connected, and supported. In addition to her role at BEAM, Sheila works as a paraprofessional serving students with disabilities, bringing valuable expertise and a strengths-based mindset to every interaction. Her positivity and deep experience help solidify BEAM’s model of inclusive, relationship-centered support.

Board Members

Brett Allen

President, Treasurer

Sara Culp

Vice President

Ian Kaye

Secretary

Kim Nase

Parent Board Officer

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