A peaceful riverside scene in a forested area with tall pine trees on the bank, a narrow dirt trail, rocks along the shoreline, and the water reflecting the sky and trees.
A young woman with long wavy brown hair sitting outdoors on a sidewalk with greenery and trees in the background, smiling at the camera.

Michelle Loutzenhiser

Program Mentor

Michelle brings a broad experience in program development and treatment planning to Echo Springs.  Her previous experience includes working with children with severe autism and other developmental challenges.

At Echo Springs

As a lifelong resident of Sandpoint, Idaho, Michelle is proud to put her skills to work, helping mentor and coach young adults so close to her hometown. Michelle believes each student can successfully adapt to any situation they face in the future if they have trusting relationships and the right level of support and encouragement. She works individually to help our students identify their day-to-day struggles and then takes the time to co-create a path forward. 

“I love the sense of community Echo Springs brings to our students and staff.”

Proudest Moments

Michelle says her proudest moments at Echo are when, “I can truly reflect on where our students started, even before coming to Echo, and where they are now. What a joy to help students take the next step towards independence.”  

Interests

In her personal time, Michelle loves watching classic films and sharing them with others.