February Staff of the Month – Havah Roussel

At Success, relationships are at the heart of everything we do—and few people embody that more fully than Havah Roussel, our February Staff of the Month. As a Behavior Coach, Havah plays a pivotal role in supporting students as they define their goals, align their actions with their values, and build lives they’re proud of.

Havah recently celebrated her first anniversary with Success on February 3, 2026, marking a year of growth, innovation, and meaningful connection. She was hired as part of the very first group of Behavior Coaches when the program launched, joining at a time when the role itself was still taking shape. From the beginning, Havah helped build and implement the program, contributing to the creation of coaching modules designed to help students develop lasting life skills through experiential learning. It’s work she describes as a highlight of her time at Success so far.

On any given day, Havah’s work is as dynamic as it is impactful. She connects with students, facilitates one-on-one coaching sessions, completes Educational Development Plans, collaborates with colleagues and community partners, supports PBIS initiatives, conducts home visits, and even designs flyers and presentations—earning her the unofficial title of graphic designer at her center. Through it all, her focus remains clear: helping students feel supported, accountable, and empowered.

The accomplishment Havah is most proud of speaks volumes about her approach. She has built strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and coworkers—so much so that many students ask to meet with her more often than required. That trust, she says, confirms that students see real value in the work they’re doing together.

Havah credits her selection as Staff of the Month to being a team player who both offers and asks for support. She describes the culture at her center as grounded in care, authenticity, and respect for boundaries—values she actively brings into her work each day. She also shares deep appreciation for Rebekah Galea, who supported her early on and helped her acclimate to Success’s mission-driven approach.

Outside of work, Havah’s creativity continues to shine. She reads, performs, and directs improv shows, and produces an immersive theatrical experience called The Havah Experiment—a dark, edgy storytelling series that reflects her love of meaningful, human-centered stories.

Looking ahead, Havah hopes to pursue certification in coaching and dreams of creating opportunities for students to share their own stories through oral storytelling and performance. It’s a vision that feels perfectly aligned with who she is and the impact she’s already making.

Congratulations, Havah, and thank you for showing up as your full, authentic self—for our students, our teams, and our community.