Our Team

AFA Academy’s Certified & Experienced Staff helps children learn, grow, and attain their potential, while providing a safe, nurturing, positive therapy and learning environment to ensure each child’s success.

ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM

The Administrative Team at AFA/AFA Academy is dedicated to providing gold-standard Programs for children to ensure they reach their potential.
Please contact the Administrative Team with any questions.

Sheila Charlton

Sheila Charlton

Executive Director

Degrees/Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Marketing
  • Masters in Business Administration
Monica Combs

Monica Combs

VP – Communications

Degrees/Certifications

Ms. Emily S

Ms. Emily S

Academy Director, Therapy Director, and BCBA

Degrees/Certifications

  • BA in Human Environnmental Studies
  • MA in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst
Ms. Diane B

Ms. Diane B

Billing Manager

Degrees/Certifications

  • Medical Billing Specialist
  • 1


ABA THERAPY TEAM FOR IBI-PRESCHOOL/TODDLER PROGRAM

The Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI) Program is staffed with a strong team of BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and Implementers, including certifications in ESDM, as well as Masters-Degreed Professionals specializing in autism and related fields.

Ms. Nickie B

Ms. Nickie B

ABA Implementer

Degrees/Certifications

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Ms. Nikki L

Ms. Nikki L

RBT/ABA Implementer

Degrees/Certifications

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • 1


ABA THERAPY TEAM FOR IBI-ELEMENTARY PROGRAM

The Intensive Behavior Intervention (IBI) Program is staffed with a strong team of BCBAs, BCaBAs, RBTs, and Implementers, including certifications in ESDM, as well as Masters-Degreed Professionals specializing in autism and related fields.

Ms. Emily S

Ms. Emily S

Academy Director, Therapy Director, and BCBA

Degrees/Certifications

  • BA in Human Environnmental Studies
  • MA in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst
Ms. Christie K

Ms. Christie K

RBT & Lead Implementer

Degrees/Certifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Communications
  • Masters Degree in Elementary Education
  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • 1


INCLUSION PRESCHOOL AND K-PREP PROGRAM

The Inclusion Preschool Program is staffed with a professional team of Teachers and Assistants.

Ms. Emily S

Ms. Emily S

Academy Director, Therapy Director, and BCBA

Degrees/Certifications

  • BA in Human Environnmental Studies
  • MA in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst
Ms. Nickie B

Ms. Nickie B

ABA Implementer

Degrees/Certifications

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Ms. Sarah B

Ms. Sarah B

RBT & Lead Implementer

Degrees/Certifications

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Ms. Breanna H

Ms. Breanna H

RBT & Lead Implementer

Degrees/Certifications

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
  • 1


MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM

The Middle/High School Program is staffed with a talented team of Certified Teachers and Assistants.

Ms. Kim D

Ms. Kim D

Lead Teacher

Degrees/Certifications

  • Master of Science, Education
  • Bachelor of Arts, Human Services
Ms. Marian V

Ms. Marian V

Paraprofessional & Teacher Assistant

Degrees/Certifications

  • ABA Training
Ms. Jessica V

Ms. Jessica V

Teacher Assistant

Degrees/Certifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • ABA Training
Ms. Anna Z

Ms. Anna Z

BCBA

Degrees/Certifications

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Licensed Behavior Analyst
  • 1


THERAPY TEAM

AFA Academy’s therapy staff offers ABA, Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Aqua therapies, in both a push-in and pull-out approach.

Ms. Isabelle L

Ms. Isabelle L

Occupational Therapist

Degrees/Certifications

  • COMING SOON
Ms. Andrea S

Ms. Andrea S

Physical Therapist

Degrees/Certifications

  • Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Ms. Alex C

Ms. Alex C

Speech/Language Therapist

Degrees/Certifications

  • Certified Speech & Language Pathologist
Ms. Leann C

Ms. Leann C

Speech/Language Therapist

Degrees/Certifications

  • Certified Speech & Language Pathologist
  • 1

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