Emily received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Governors State University, with a concentration in Mindfulness studies.  She is currently working toward her Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Counseling at Governors State University.  Emily has always had a passion for working with children and is a devout advocate for children with special needs.  As a Team Lead Therapist, she aspires to promote and enhance the proficiencies and well being of both child and family.

Nichole graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Northern Illinois University in 2011. She has taught children with multiple disabilities including Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, and Intellectual Impairments for seven years. After several years of teaching, Nichole found herself interested in the functions of behaviors which led her to obtain her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Trinity Christian College in 2017. She earned her BCBA later that year and has been conducting in-home therapy since. “I have always wanted to work with children since I was kid, now that I do it as a career, I could not imagine my life without the smiles, progress, and challenges each and every child I work with exhibits.”

Adrienne graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Adrienne is going into her second year in the ABA field.  She entered this field to pursue her passion and desire to help children and to have a successful influence on their lives.  Adrienne loves the rewards that are derived from working with the children, whether it’s a hug, a smile, or simply observing the positive effect this form of treatment has on them.  She is planning on continuing her education in the ABA field.

Shannon graduated from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a minor in Sociology. She wishes to pursue a Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science. Shannon is new to ABA, and has spent this past year learning skills that will help her advance in this field. She has always enjoyed working with children; helping them to develop their skills and improve their quality of life. Shannon’s dedication to the program does not stop after work hours. She is always thinking of new ways to help her clients thrive. “I am grateful that these children are a part of my life. It is amazing to see how far my clients have come since I have started, and I am proud to be a part of the amazing teams that help them find their voice.”

Caryn has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for six years and loves what she does. She attended Illinois State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Education. She continued her education at Ashford University and received her Master of Arts degree with a concentration in family and community services. She recently finished the classwork required to sit for the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst certification at Florida Institute of Technology. She will be sitting for the exam this year. “I find such joy in working in this field because I learn so much from these kids with all their different abilities. I love going home at the end of the day knowing I helped make a difference in that child’s day.”

Kimberly May earned her Bachelor of Science degree in community wellness with a minor in health at Bradley University. She has always enjoyed working to influence kids in a positive way. In college, she was a nanny, an afterschool educator, and a regular volunteer at Central Illinois Riding Therapy where she helped impact kids on the spectrum through horse therapy. She is fairly new to ABA therapy, but has already fallen in love with her job. She enjoys going to work every day and seeing how much of an impact her work has on these kids. She believes each child has their own unique capabilities and strengths that will allow them to succeed in life, and she is thankful that ABA therapy has taught her the skills needed to implement this.