Jaime L. Alspach, MT-BC
Co-Director

After growing up in North Olmsted, Ohio, Jaime received her Bachelor of Music degree in Music Therapy, from Ohio University. There she studied flute and piano and was active in Sigma Alpha Iota. Her clinical internship was completed at Capital District Beginnings in Troy, New York where she worked with Preschool and School-Aged children with a variety of disabilities in homes and schools. Jaime’s main interest is in providing Music Therapy (MT) services to children on the Autism Spectrum. Jaime’s primary responsibilities with MTEC include direct treatment with clients, overseeing client paperwork, and business accounting. She presents frequently to parent support groups, paraprofessionals, and professionals about MT and autism. She speaks often on how to incorporate MT into the home and schools to create opportunities for communication and growth. Jaime devotes much of her time towards advocating for music therapy as a related service on an IEP. It is for this reason why she is so passionate about the accuracy of progress reporting. Jaime shares her love of the outdoors with husband, Tom Alspach, a Software Engineer for Aurelian Corporation, children Ashley and Matthew, and their 8 year old puppy! She is also actively involved with her local Relay for Life, and is dedicated to raising money for the American Cancer Society in honor of her family who has been deeply affected by cancer.

You can contact Jaime directly at (440) 250-0091 ext. 2

Alane J. Krumbine, MT-BC
Co-Director

Before co-founding MTEC, this Chicago area native moved to Athens, Ohio to enroll in the music therapy program at Ohio University. It was there, with horn as her primary instrument, that she completed her Bachelor of Music degree in Music Therapy. Alane’s clinical internship took place at SDTC: The Center for Discovery in Harris, New York. There she worked with children and adults with multiple disabilities. Aside from her own caseload of clients, Alane’s primary responsibilities include overseeing caseloads of all staff, assessing new clients, marketing and public relations. Alane presents frequently for different professional organizations in the hopes of educating and drawing awareness towards the benefits of music therapy. Her interests include children with auditory processing disorders, language delays and individuals on the Autism Spectrum. She is also an authorized provider of The Listening Program (TLP), a Music-Based Auditory Stimulation ™ method used to stimulate brain function. It is Alane’s enthusiasm for the field that brought her to serve as the current Vice President of the Association of Ohio Music Therapists. She is married to Keith Krumbine, a Database and Compliance Engineer with Hyland Software, and together they have two wonderful daughters, Anya and Keira. When she is not working, Alane reconnects through friends, running and traveling.

You can contact Alane directly at (440) 250-0091 ext. 1

Selena L. Diischer, MT-BC

Selena is a 2006 Graduate from Western Illinois University, where she studied voice. Selena also has experience playing the piano and saxophone. In 2006 she relocated to Akron, Ohio after completing her internship at Opportunity Village of Mason City, IA where she worked with adults with various developmental delays. Selena also currently works part-time as an Opera Singer at the Macaroni Grill in Fairlawn. When she is not working, Selena enjoys hanging out with friends, singing with her church praise team, line dancing, singing karaoke and crafting.

You can contact Selena directly at (440) 250-0091 ext. 3

Christina R. Kufchak, MT-BC

Christina received her Honors Bachelor of Music Therapy from the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. She completed her internship with the Detroit Public School District, working with preschool to high school aged students with physical and cognitive impairments. She joined MTEC in August, 2007, and especially loves working with young children. Christina has been playing the violin since she turned four, and enjoys teaching private students and playing chamber music.

Sarah E. Kovalan, MT-BC

Sarah Kovalan joined the MTEC staff in August 2007. Originally from West Virginia, she earned her Bachelor’s of Music in Music Therapy from Ohio University. Throughout her collegiate years, she received instruction on her principal instrument, the clarinet. Sarah interned at Monroe #1 BOCES in East Rochester, New York, working with students in special education. This population continues to be of great interest for her. Sarah is likewise interested in the research aspect of music therapy and would like to conduct her own studies in the future. She enjoys the diversity of her job and appreciates the opportunity to work with different populations. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys reading, watching Major League Baseball, visiting family and friends, and buying things on sale at Target.

MTEC at Cleveland's Inaugural Autism Walk in 2007

From left to right: Sarah Kovalan (Staff Therapist), Jacklyn Neforos (Volunteer), Selena Diischer (Staff Therapist), Alane Krumbine (Co-Director), Jaime Alspach (Co-Director)