Training a New Mindset: Sabrina Krafchuk at Vernon Homes

Earlier this year, Sabrina Krafchuk, Assistant Administrator at Vernon Homes,

successfully completed her Green House training in New Orleans, LA. The five-day

course equips future trainers to teach Green House Core Education at organizations in

development, as well as those already operating Green House homes.

Sabrina learned teaching strategies and practiced teaching in a supportive environment.

She also visited Green House homes to interact with elders and team members.

“The training was great,” Sabrina reported. “The educators were knowledgeable and

passionate about the material, making it very engaging. I thought I knew a lot about the

Green House model, but I came away with so much more knowledge.”

The Educator Course trains leaders in person-directed care principles specific to Green

House homes, enabling them to instruct future care staff. This train-the-trainer approach

aims to guide new Green House organizations towards sustainable culture change. The

model is more than just architecture and design; it’s about creating the foundation of

real home, meaningful life, and empowered staff at Vernon Homes.

Vernon Homes’ Assistant Administrator Sabrina Krafchuk receives the Excellence in Worksite Wellness 2025 Award on behalf of Vernon Homes at a recent ceremony.

Sabrina is excited about educating her peers, while helping to pour a new cultural

foundation at Vernon Homes. “Most people are new to the Green House model, with no

concept of what it’s all about. I’m looking forward to sharing the new mindset. It’s

exciting.”

The Green House model aims to create homes that empower both caregivers and

residents. Although building small homes with private rooms is straightforward, fostering

an empowering environment is ongoing. The Educator course helps care staff shift from

task-focused efficiency to a model that prioritizes resident choices, autonomy, and

personal goals.

Dependent upon the ground-breaking at Vernon Homes, Sabrina is hoping to roll out the

training program soon. “I’m excited to be the point person who will be training our

community in Green House’s person-directed care mindset.”