Team Imprint

I began my journey within ABA working as an RBT. I quickly fell in love with the impact of this field and supporting families. I obtained my master’s degree from Florida Institute of Technology in May 2020. I obtained my BCBA credentialing in February 2021 and had been credentialed as a BCaBA for 1.5 years prior. I recently moved from Florida back to my home state of Indiana. I enjoy being outdoors, hanging with my family, and cooking vegan food.

I’m a BCBA who has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for over 20 years in various environments including: Long Term Residential Facilities, Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities, Childrens Short Term In-Patient setting for individuals with ID/DD and various psychiatric diagnoses,, community based and center based ABA programs, Organizational Behavior Management Settings, as well as serving in various leadership roles ensuring the oversight quality of services provided. I have experience working with individuals as young as 3 and throughout adulthood with various diagnoses.  My approach is deeply rooted in scientific principles and is shaped by the values and needs of the families I work with. I aim to create meaningful and positive changes that extend into the home and community, ensuring that my work supports and enhances your family’s journey.

My journey actually began in a classroom! I taught a self-contained special education classroom for kiddos with a variety of learning and behavior challenges. The more diverse my classroom got, the more I sought out ways to help them. Then I stumbled across ABA and found my passion! I had finally found a scientifically proven way to change lives for the better! I started at my first ABA clinic as an RBT in January of 2020, began my master’s program in August 2022 through Ball State University, graduated in May 2022, finished my supervision hours, and received my certification in April 2023! During this journey, my husband and I welcomed our first child into the world!  Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, camping, fishing, and all other outdoor activities!

I have lived in Columbus, IN for 2 years and I have two boys and a little English bull pug.  I was introduced to ABA in 2008 and fell in love immediately. Task analysis, prompting, differential reinforcement, and so many other things became a part of my everyday life; from teaching my own boys how to tie their shoes to working with clients at home and in school. As my boys became school aged, I continued my dream of becoming a special education teacher, while implementing the skills I learned as an RBT to assist with increasing communication skills, creating individualized programs, and shaping behaviors. Working in the public schools for eight years taught me many things, however I longed to continue learning and growing in the field of behavior, so I went back to school to become a BCBA. In 2022 I became a BCBA and transitioned into working full time at an ABA center. I have a passion for supporting parents and peers, and the overall growth and development of our young learners. 

I am from Fernandina Beach, Florida and moved to Trafalgar, Indiana during the quarantine of 2020. My ABA journey began in a private school as a teacher’s assistant in a special needs classroom! I’ve worked with children diagnosed Autism for almost 8 years now. I saw, from the outside, what ABA was and how RBT’s and BCBA’s provide therapy in the school. I did some more research while I was in college, fell in love with ABA, and completely switched my career path! I got my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with an emphasis in Clinical Counseling, from Lakeland University in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and my Master’s degree in Behavioral Analysis from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. I became an RBT in July of 2020 and passed my boards to become a BCBA in March of 2023.

I helped open Imprint in 2019. Since then, I’ve used my background in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, and Neuroscience to help ensure each child and employee at Imprint have the tools necessary for high quality therapy. I get to witness hope being restored in families every day by our team. We are always presented with unique challenges, and our clients deserve the best solution every time!

I am a wife to Dayton and mother to my three babies, Emmalyn, Waylon, and  Wrenley, along with our two dogs. There is never a dull moment in our lives but we love every minute of it! ABA caught my interest in 2017 as I was looking at changing my college major. I was given the opportunity to work in ABA in 2018 and fell in love with everything about it. Your client’s steal your heart but being a part of their success makes it so rewarding. When I began working for Imprint I knew I had found the right environment for me and where I wanted to grow and I have been given the opportunity to do just that, Grow. Initially I started out as RBT and have transitioned to become our Director of Billing and now onto Imprints Executive Director. 

My schooling is in early childhood education and dance. I have worked with children since 1999 and found the field of ABA in 2017. It quickly became my preferred path. I moved to Indiana late 2018 where I found Shawn and discovered this amazing company that she was starting to build. In January right after Imprint’s official opening date, she brought me on as an RBT. Later that year I began helping admin, doing outreach and in-reach activities. Today after kick starting many new beginnings throughout the clinic, I call Imprint home. Personally, I have two grown children and I was recently fortunate enough to marry the love of my life on Oct 31, 2021.

I have a passion for shaping little lives and supporting our staff so they can best support our clients! I started in the field of ABA as an RBT, after falling in love with working 1:1 with my clients, I decided I wanted to instill the same passion and knowledge into those coming into the field. Now that I get to train, I enjoy watching each person who joins Imprint’s team grow into passionate and qualified therapists. I am fulfilled by witnessing the strides our clients and staff make together.

I am from a small town in Wisconsin and was brought to Indiana after the completion of my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, when my husband took on his dream job. I took a leap of faith and tried something new and ultimately fell in love with ABA. I have played many roles at Imprint! They include; ABA therapist, RBT, Student, Program Manager, and now Trainer for new hires! Outside of work I love to homestead with my husband and daughter!

My husband Josh and I have 3 boys and we live in North Vernon. I have been workings at Imprint almost 2 years. Two of my children have an autism diagnosis. I currently help with scheduling, billing, and with any other administration needs. I absolutely love working for Imprint. I am so proud to have the opportunity to work with such amazing kiddos and coworkers. 

My husband and I moved to Columbus in 2019. I started my journey working as an RBT 4.5 years ago. My favorite part is being able to serve and support the families in my community and see how the children learn and grow. Now I am currently help with administration needs but I still have the opportunity to support and help my coworkers provide quality therapy to our clients.