Guidance Specialist/ Tutor

Jennifer Toney, M.Ed.

Jennifer Toney received her Associates Degree in Elementary Education from Carl Albert State College in 2000, and a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education from Northeastern State University in 2002. She has received three Masters Degrees from East Central University, Educational Technology in 2007, School Counseling in 2013, and School Psychometry in 2020. Jennifer has been a teacher at Panama school since 2002, and she was named District Teacher of the Year in 2008. She has taught various subjects at both the middle school and elementary levels, and currently she teaches special education and serves as a Director of Special Education. She has received specialized training in the following areas: Autism, Wrightslaw (special education law), Comprehensive Literacy, Literacy First, LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), KESAM (K-8 Scholars Appreciating Mathematics, OKTLE (Oklahoma Teacher & Leader Effectiveness). She is the director of the Pervasive Parenting Sibshop and a first-generation facilitator for the program. Jennifer lives in Panama with her husband, Kodey, and two sons, Konner and Kruz. She has always had a passion for volunteerism and helping those in need in her community. In 2008, she started the Panama Parent Teacher Organization, which sponsors food drives for the community, scholarships for graduating seniors, grants for teachers, and many other projects that are beneficial to the community and Panama School. She is a member of the Panama Businesses & Associates, and has served as assistant director for the Miss Panama Pageant for several years. Jennifer’s son, Konner, was diagnosed with Autism in 2008, and since that time she has devoted much of her life to helping children with disabilities by becoming a special educator and an advocate.

Director

Terry Yarbery, M.Ed.

Terry Yarbery is the Guidance Specialist for the Pervasive Parenting Center. She is a graduate of Pocola High School. She earned a Bachelor's Degree and from Northeastern Oklahoma State University in Elementary Education. She also received her Master’s Degree in Reading from Northeastern Oklahoma State University. Terry was a teacher at Panama Public Schools for 33 years. She taught first grade there for 24 years then taught fourth, fifth and sixth for the next nine years. During her tenure at Panama Public Schools Terry provided tutoring through the 21st Century Grant, and JOM tutoring through the Choctaw Nation. She earned her certification in Special Education (Mild to Moderate) in 2013, and she taught Special Education until she retired in 2015. In October of 2016 the Pervasive Parenting Center received a grant from the Department of Education, Office of Special Education. Terry was hired as a Guidance Specialist and works to provide trainings, autism screenings, and assist parents and families of children with disabilities find the resources they need to make informed decisions for their child’s education.
Terry is the mother of two beautiful daughters Shiloh, and Shelby. Nana to a granddaughter and grandson. She enjoys reading, crocheting and traveling.

Chayla Huggins, LMSW

Chayla Huggins is the event coordinator for the Pervasive Parenting Center. She is a 2019 graduate of Wister High School. Chayla has also earned an associate’s degree in Psychology/Sociology from Carl Albert State College in 2021. Following graduation from Carl Albert State College she attended Northeastern State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work in 2023. In May of 2024 she also received her Masters’s of Social Work Degree from Northeastern State University. Chayla began her journey with the Pervasive Parenting Center in the Summer of 2017 through the Choctaw Nation Summer work program. She fell in love with what we do and began to volunteer shortly after that summer. She returned a few more summers to work through that program. In November of 2022 Chayla joined the Board of Directors for the Pervasive Parenting Center. In September of 2023 Chayla resigned from the Board of Directors and became employed with the Pervasive Parenting Center. Chayla is a devoted advocate and loves to coordinate the events hosted by the Pervasive Parenting Center. Chayla also loves to work with transition age youth through the social group program offered here at Pervasive Parenting Center. Chayla’s favorite event that we do is Sensitive Santa, she loves witnessing the joy that the children get when they meet Santa in a sensory friendly area. Chayla also stated that she loves the Southeast Region Youth Expedition. She stated that seeing these young adults learn the skills they need to transition into life after high school is truly rewarding.

Office Manager

Kimberly Mathews

Kimberly, is a high school graduate, and attended the Kiamichi Technology Center. She was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 22. After completing a summer of social group she joined the staff as an intern in 2017. She has become an integral part of the Pervasive Parenting Center, and was promoted to office manager in 2018. She enjoys working at the Pervasive Parenting Center because it allows her to have a voice in advocacy for herself and others in the area. She also wants to help advocate for future generations so they have the same, or better, rights as she has. She wants to help alleviate the dehumanization of those on the spectrum.

Event Coordinator

Kodey Toney, M.Ed.

Kodey Toney is the director of the Pervasive Parenting Center, but most importantly he is a father and husband. He and his wife Jennifer have two sons, Konner and Kruz. Kodey has an Associate’s Degree in Broadcast/Journalism from Carl Albert State College; a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Rogers State University, and a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from East Central University. He has 30+ hours of training in special education law through Wrightslaw, is a 2013 graduate of the Partners in Policymaking program through the Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council,2014 Graduate of William and Mary Institute of Special Education Advocacy, appointed to the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities, TARC 2015 Parent Advocate of the Year, 2019 Champion of Health Award, and 2019 Advocate of the Year for Oklahoma. Konner’s diagnosis of autism at the age of three sparked him to do many of the things he has to help bring awareness to the rural area of eastern Oklahoma.

Staff Members

Associate Director

Joshua Anderson

Joshua Anderson is the Technology/ Media Specialist for the Pervasive Parenting Center. Joshua is a 2019 graduate of Talihina High school. Joshua graduated from Kiamichi Technology Center in 2022 with certifications in Computer information technology. Joshua is currently attending Carl Albert State College and is majoring in Psychology/Sociology. Joshua plans to attend the University of Arkansas Fort Smith or Southeastern State University after obtaining his associates to further his education in Psychology. Joshua became involved with the Pervasive Parenting Center in 2019 when he and Chayla began their relationship. Joshua stated that his favorite event that we do is Sensitive Santa.

Technology/ Media Specialist

Pervasive Parenting Center

Community Parent Resource Center

1507 S. McKenna, Poteau, OK 74953

Phone: 918-647-1255