Kathryn Weiland is a consultant and is a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) with a master’s degree in clinical psychology with a specialization in applied behavior analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Notre Dame, where she first began her clinical training in ABA.

Jordan Kaehler is a consultant with a master’s degree in education. Jordan has also completed his ABA coursework at the Florida Institute of Technology.  His bachelor’s degree was obtained at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater, after which he completed a post baccalaureate teacher certification program at Concordia University in Wisconsin.

Jessica Montalvo is a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) with a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Northern Illinois University. She has experience with providing ABA services in different environments such as in schools and homes of clients. She focuses on teaching skills that are meaningful to each client to reach their maximum potential.

Lauren Caratachea is a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) with a masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University. Lauren obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Kansas. She received a bachelors degree in Applied Behavioral Science with a specialty in early childhood autism intervention.

Kristin Harker is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with a master of science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Kristin obtained her bachelor of science degree in Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences from Purdue University with minors in Psychology and Linguistics. Kristin is a member of Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis (ILABA) and Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA). Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL), Kristin is a committed consultant with a passion for communication and verbal behavior. She has been providing ABA therapy to children with autism since graduating from Purdue University.

Danyelle Sawyers is a board certified behavior analyst and consultant. She has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Chicago’s School of Social Service Administration with a focus in school social work. She completed an applied behavior analysis course sequence through Southern Illinois University. She has experience working in schools, homes, and clinics providing ABA and social work services. She has been providing ABA services in various settings since 2011.

Mary Kate is a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) with a masters degree in education with a focus in curriculum and instruction from Arizona State University. She earned a bachelor of social work degree from University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Before becoming a BCBA, she developed a passion for applied behavior analysis while providing direct therapy as a behavior technician.

Shondrea Lowery is an associate consultant who provides direct, in-home instruction and support to young children with autism. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale where she studied Psychology and Early Childhood Education.

Suzanne is the Director of Training and the HIPAA and Compliance Officer for all EAS branches. She provides new employees the skills they need to perform their job as in-home therapists and assists with ongoing trainings with current therapists. Suzanne also provides direct in-home therapy to clients as an Associate Consultant. She has experience teaching individuals with autism in the home, school, and residential care settings. She is a certified Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) and has earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Bowling Green State University.

Amy Janken is the scheduling coordinator for EAS and holds a bachelor of science in education from Northern Illinois University.  She has worked with children for the past fifteen years as a teacher, camp counselor and as a line therapist.  She now enjoys the behind-the-scenes action involved in creating functional schedules for both EAS therapists and families.

Ellyn Jager is our Training Coordinator as well as a Registered Behavior Technician here at EAS.  She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Western Michigan University with a major in sociology and a minor in social work.  She is currently enrolled in Ball State University’s Masters program, working towards her degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and is working towards her BCBA.  She has been working with EAS for 5 years, and truly enjoys working with young children with developmental disabilities.