Kelly was born and raised in Rhode Island until relocating to the Northeast Kingdom in 2019 to work for the St. Johnsbury school district. She received her Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Salve Regina University and is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Kelly has been working with children with autism and developmental disabilities as well as children with behavioral challenges and trauma histories for more than 30 years. She has provided behavioral and consultative services across various diverse environments to include home, clinical and school settings. Her professional passions include working with early learners, functional communication training, instructional design and parent training. In her free time, you can find Kelly on her small hobby farm with her husband or outdoors exploring all the Northeast Kingdom has to offer.

Meet Julie Thompson has over a decade of expertise working with children. Julie graduated with honors from Northern Vermont University Lyndon, holding a degree in Criminal Justice and minors in Psychology and Human Services. 

Throughout her career, Julie has honed her teaching skills, empowering children to become self-advocates and equipping them with essential emotional management techniques. Julie is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of young learners.

She's passionate about her work in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and enjoys helping children develop crucial life skills. In her spare time, Julie finds solace in drawing, swimming, and music.

Maggie, originally from Western Massachusetts, now calls New Hampshire home. She started her career helping adults with mental health and substance abuse issues. After a few years, she shifted her focus to working with boys dealing with behavioral and trauma challenges in an alternative school for three years. Her career path then led her to become a Behavior Specialist in public schools, specializing in teaching emotional regulation and treatment plan implementation for young children.

Maggie holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice, an M.S. in Forensic Science, and is a certified  PK- 3 teacher. She's driven by her passion for helping both adults and children succeed and reach their goals.

Maggie combines her passion for reading with the joy of being with her animal friends.

Naomi was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, and grew up in Danville, VT. She has a large family and a lifelong love for children. Her professional experience with children spans work at local daycare centers and roles in school systems. She spent seven years with the Kingdom East district and two years at the St. Johnsbury School, working with students from kindergarten through fifth grade.

Naomi is passionate about mental health and early intervention advocacy for children, bringing a compassionate and unique perspective to her work. 

In her free time, Naomi enjoys baking, dancing, and spending quality time with her family. She lives in St. Johnsbury, VT, with her husband, two children, and their cat, Shadow.

Heather Favreau was born and raised in St Johnsbury, Vermont. She graduated from Lyndon College with an associates degree in general studies. Heather's passion for children led her to operate a registered daycare in her home, followed by 9 years working at the St Johnsbury school as a paraeducator, bus monitor, and after-school program instructor. 

Heather is currently working as a behavior technician and continues to expand her career path by working with children. Heather has two adult children and her cat, Willow. She loves nature, hiking, camping, sunsets, and starry nighttime skies. One of Heather's favorite pastimes is relaxing with a good movie or book with her cat. 

Sarah Newland joined as a Behavioral Technician with a passion for helping individuals grow and thrive. Sarah has a compassionate approach to her work, always looking for creative and engaging ways to support meaningful progress. Sarah believes that building genuine connections is important and she strives to bring patience, consistency, and positivity into every session.

Outside of work, Sarah loves spending time with her two children, going to the gym, enjoying live music, and being outdoors—especially in the summer.

Amora was born and raised in the St. Johnsbury/Lyndonville area. She is a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and also participated in the VTSU Upward Bound program. Through both St. Johnsbury Academy and Upward Bound, Amora gained valuable experience and exposure to the field of education.

Amora is currently pursuing coursework toward an Early Childhood Education degree and is working on becoming a Registered Behavior Technician. She is deeply passionate about supporting children and meeting their individual needs, and she brings a high level of energy and enthusiasm to her work.

Outside of work, Amora enjoys going to the gym and spending quality time with friends.