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Michelle earned her BSW at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX.  She earned her MSSW at University of Texas at Arlington.  She has more than 12 years of Social Work experience in both the mental health and health field settings. 

Michelle Will began her career with Silverado in August 2005 as the Director of Resident & Family Services of both The Woodlands and Kingwood communities.   Michelle enjoys spending time with the spouses and families, by providing education and support groups.  She feels honored to hear all the wonderful stories our residents have to share. Michelle resides in The Woodlands with her three children and dog “Dottie”.

Cristie began working in geriatrics in 1990 as a Resident Assistant, while earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Southern Mississippi. After graduating from college, she worked as an Activity Therapist for 3 years, and then transitioned into healthcare marketing and administrative roles. She earned a Master of Science degree in Health Services Administration in 2006 from the University of St. Francis.

In 2008, she joined Silverado as Family and Community Ambassador. Cristie says her role with Silverado is extremely gratifying, as she has personally experienced Alzheimer’s disease in her own family. She says it feels great to use her own experience with dementia to help other families. Cristie, her husband, Steve, and son, Cade, live in Kingwood. She enjoys cooking, reading, pets, and spending time with her family.

Sandy Heiden joined Silverado Senior Living-Kingwood in April of 2000.  She came to Silverado with over 15 years experience in the culinary field.  First working for the Channel View School District, she then moved to Arizona, where she changed her field of operation to Assisted Living.  She moved back to Texas in 2000, and felt such a love for the seniors that she knew she wanted to stay working with in the assisted living field.

Sandy enjoys visiting with the residents and family and finding out what their favorite dishes are that they made at home.  She loves the friendly family atmosphere that the community offers.  There is not a day goes by that Sandy does not feel the love at Silverado Kingwood. 

Sandy has been married to Bill for over 47 years.  They have 5 children and 9 grandchildren.  In her spare time she and her husband enjoy traveling and spending time at family functions.  Sandy also enjoys partaking in arts and crafts, reading, baking, and taking care of her 3 birds, 2 dogs and 1 kitten. 

Kathleen joined Silverado Senior Living - The Woodlands in 2003 with over 14 years of experience in the geriatric setting. She began her career in Southern California at a 500-bed skilled nursing community, where her father was a resident. While she was visiting her father she discovered her love of seniors. Kathleen loves to share memories and hear all the life stories the residents enjoy sharing with her. Kathleen relocated to Oregon and continued her work in long-term care.
Kathleen loves to help the residents engage in meaningful life experiences. She uses her leadership skills, her zest for living and her excellent communication skills not only to get the residents actively engaged in activities, but has incorporated an outstanding volunteer base and development program.
Kathleen and her husband Scott are learning to love all that their new state of Texas has to offer. They love playing with their twin kittens Jag and Wiley. In their spare time they like to spend time with their family along with golfing, fishing, swimming and camping.