Meet our registered behavior technicians

Makail has his Bachelor's degree from Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) and is currently pursuing his Master's degree in ABA to become a BCBA.  

When Makail is not working and studying, his favorite things to do are woodworking, playing basketball, and playing video games. 

Katie has been an RBT since 2020 and has her bachelor's from FSU in psychology and master's from UWF in ABA. She is currently accruing hours to become a BCBA. 

In her free time, she likes to go paddleboarding and likes cooking. She has a passion for working with kids with autism since she was young, volunteering with special Olympics and loves that the work she does empowers kiddos to be independent and opens more doors for them to interact with the world around them.

Sheila  previously worked Hospice with end of life care and is now working with kiddos with  special needs! She believes life is about learning something new and making meaningful changes and has felt that making the change to ABA and working with our littles has given her the opportunity to make meaningful changes in their lives. Sheila is married and has 4 children and one grandchild (blended and blessed)

She and her husband adopted a neighborhood stray cat named Patrick, along with 2 rabbits named BunBun and Cocoa. When Sheila isnt at work, you can find her in the gym, looking for adventures, taking pictures or working outside with her plant collection!

Marina is new to the field of ABA as of this year. Although she has worked along side kiddos since a young age and has always aspired to in some way to care for and teach little ones of all different backgrounds. Then the ABA field was presented to her. 

She is a firm believer that everyone deserves the same opportunities in life, that “We are all a community and if capable, share some positivity and help how we can”. 

When Marina is not at work, she is probably at a park, the beach, really anywhere outside with her baby boy to enjoy the fresh air. Her favorite thing to do in her free time is golfing, it is one of her most fond passions. 

Breeann is a RBT who has been certified since 2018. Before working with children/teenagers with ASD, Breeann worked with cerebral palsy children at a conductive education center. She continues her education by completing her BCaBA coursework at the University of West Florida. She will also complete her master’s of science in health care administration at Grand Canyon university.

Matthew has had his RBT certification since 2021 and has been working with kids since 2014 in both Brevard and Indian River public schools. He attended Rowan University is southern New Jersey for his bachelor's in Psychology and intends to get a graduate degree in special education.

Matthew is an avid fisherman, often out walking the shores on the weekends, looking for bait to cast a line into the water.

Michael graduated from Florida State University in 2016 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. Since then, Michael has worked in autism classrooms from 2016-2018, numerous roles in inpatient mental health from 2018 until 2023. Michael returned to working for children with autism in September 2023 and became an RBT in October 2023. 

When not at work, Michael enjoys spending time with family, watching sports, and playing video games.

Michael has been an RBT since 2015. He started in the school district and then moved to the clinic setting. He loves what he does and loves to help his clients. Michael served in the Military for 12 years in the United States Air Force. He attended Bowling Green State University to pursue a degree in physical education. 

Michael loves to play video games and play sports. He's really just a big kid at heart! His favorite color is blue and his favorite food is Mexican Cuisine.

Yakisha has been in the field of ABA and been an RBT since 2023. Yakisha graduated with her Bachelors degree in Health Sciences , from the University of South Florida , and is currently pursuing her Masters in ABA to become a BCBA.

When she is not working , she is scrolling through TikTok, and she has recently gotten into fitness (specially , running/jogging).

Maria has been an RBT since July 2024 and has worked in the medical field for the past 22 years. Before transitioning to ABA, she worked in Mental Health. She's a mother of three girls, and as a mother, she understands the concerns and needs that mothers of children with ASD have. She strives to improve every day and learn so that she can help as many children as possible, and aspires to become a BCBA. In her free time, she prefers to stay at home with her family.

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 Sydney is a newly certified RBT, passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children through education and behavior support. Currently, she is pursuing her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education at Western Governors University. This step is just the beginning of her journey, as she plans to continue her studies and obtain a master's degree with a specialization in Special Education. Teaching and working with children have always been her calling, and she is eager to make a difference in this field.

When Sydney is not immersed in her studies or work, she enjoys indulging in a bit of magic and adventure. She loves going on weekend trips to Walt Disney World, where she can unwind and immerse herself in a world of wonder. Additionally, Sydney cherishes spending quality time with her friends and family, creating memories that last a lifetime.

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Kasumi began her journey as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in 2022. She has a passion for working with children, and her son, who has autism, has greatly benefited from continuous professional support, which has positively impacted their entire family. She often reflects on how she wished he could have received ABA therapy in his younger years, but unfortunately, it wasn't accessible at that time. Kasumi believes that everyone has a unique purpose, and her mission is to assist each individual in discovering their own distinct path.

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Jayme is a newly certified RBT as of November 2024 but has been a part of the world of ABA therapy for many years as an autism mom. With a background of working with exotic animals such as primates, large cats and natural Florida wildlife she decided to shift her knowledge in animal behavior to human behavior after seeing the impact ABA therapy has had on her own son. 

She is passionate in sharing her knowledge as a mom and now a RBT to help families like her own. She wants to help children progress,  adapt, and have a fulfilling life as a member of the community.

 When she is not in mom mode, she loves crafting, painting and spending time her garden.

Anna has always had a passion for working with kids. She taught preschool for many years and decided to pursue working with kiddos who are on the spectrum. Anna loves seeing the progress each child makes each day and loves being a small part of making a difference in not only the kiddos life but also their families.

In her free time, she enjoys working on puzzles, doing DIY projects and keeping up with her plants. You will also see Anna and her husband walking and going for car rides with their two dogs!

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