Janette Thompson

Janette Thompson brings over 25 years of experience working with youth and families in residential, academic, and treatment settings, making her expertly qualified to serve as a leader in Campus LIFE. She is a ”Keeper of the Model,” ensuring fidelity to the Teaching-Family Model (TFM) and guiding its continued development and application in the homes.

Janette’s work is rooted in the belief that youth can grow and thrive through structured, intentional learning in the home. Like the other TFM Specialists, she trains and develops the Teen LIFE Coaches in the homes as they ensure treatment plan progress and collaborate with both residential and academic teams to implement individualized Behavior Support Plans and Motivation Systems. Their focus includes the adaptation of behavior modification plans that help youth achieve lasting change.

With her extensive background—including roles as Shelter Supervisor, Director of Training and Evaluation, Residential Supervisor, Program Consultant, and eight years as a Live-In Treatment Parent at Utah Youth Village—Janette has cultivated deep expertise in social learning theory, staff teaching strategies, and crisis intervention. Her passion for life-long learning and global service continues to shape her work. Janette holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and has served as both an elementary and high school counselor, Academic Director, Residential Program Director, and Transition Coordinator. Her global humanitarian work, including launching a microloan program in Africa and opening a shelter for women and children in war-torn Ukraine, reflects her deep commitment to building resilience and connection.

Now back at Alpine Academy—a place she considers “home”—Janette is thrilled to lead the way in Teaching-Family Model development, ensuring that youth and staff alike are supported with the tools, knowledge, and compassion needed to thrive.

Alpine Academy, to Janette, has always felt like “home.”