Hi! I'm Mrs. Crystal, one of the Behavior Specialists at Scholar Academy. I primarily support students in grades 3–8.
My role is to help students build skills that support success at school and beyond. That might mean learning how to handle frustration, solve a problem with a friend, communicate a need, regulate big emotions, ask for help, or practice a new skill until it becomes more independent.
I believe behavior is communication, and that students do best when we focus not only on what isn't working, but on teaching what to do instead.
Behavior support can look different for every student. Some of the skills we may work on include:
Friendships, boundaries, communication & conflict resolution
Learning helpful behaviors that meet the same need
Recognizing emotions, body clues & choosing regulation strategies
Asking for help, breaks, space or what you need
Figuring out what happened & choosing what to do next
Practicing skills until students can use them with less adult support
There’s more to me than behavior strategies, data, and social skills! When I’m not at school, you can usually find me spending time with my family, behind a camera, working on a creative project, or learning something new.
When I'm not at school, a lot of my favorite time is spent with my family. Whether we're at a game, exploring somewhere new, or simply spending time together, they're a pretty big part of my world!
I love photography, especially sports, nature, and capturing special moments.
I love crafting, designing, and turning ideas into something I can make.
The mountains have always felt like home. I love animals, exploring, and spending time outdoors.
I'm always learning something new, I'm currently continuing my education in behavior analysis and working toward becoming a BCBA.
Behavior support works best when we work together. If you have a question, concern, idea, or just want to talk through something, I’m always happy to collaborate.