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
Executive Director
Degrees/Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing
- Masters in Business Administration

Monica Combs
VP – Communications
Degrees/Certifications

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
Billing Manager
Degrees/Certifications
- Medical Billing Specialist
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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. Elizabeth H
BCBA & ABA Program Coordinator
Degrees/Certifications
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Analyst
- Early Start Denver Model Training

Ms. Arizona M
RBT/ABA Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Ms. Senayit
ABA Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- ABA Training

Ms. Nikki L
RBT/ABA Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Ms. Alabama
ABA Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- ABA Training

Ms. Jordyn
ABA Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- ABA Training
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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
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

Mr. Anthony H
Academic Program Coordinator
Degrees/Certifications
- BA in Elementary Education
- Missouri State Teaching Certification
- ABA Training

Ms. Molly S
Program Coordinator
Degrees/Certifications
- BS in Elementary Education
- Missouri State Teaching Certification
- ABA Training

Ms. Christie K
RBT & Lead Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- Bachelors Degree in Communications
- Masters Degree in Elementary Education
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Ms. Ritu D
ABA Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- Masters of Science in Food & Nutrition
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Ms. Brittany L
RBT/ABA Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
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INCLUSION PRESCHOOL AND K-PREP PROGRAM
The Inclusion Preschool Program is staffed with a professional team of Teachers and Assistants.

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

Mr. Anthony H
Academic Program Coordinator
Degrees/Certifications
- BA in Elementary Education
- Missouri State Teaching Certification
- ABA Training

Ms. Molly S
Program Coordinator
Degrees/Certifications
- BS in Elementary Education
- Missouri State Teaching Certification
- ABA Training

Ms. Nickie B
ABA Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Ms. Sarah B
RBT & Lead Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Ms. Breanna H
RBT & Lead Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Ms. Lauren C
ABA Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- Registered Behavior Technician Training

Mr. Nick
ABA Implementer
Degrees/Certifications
- ABA Training
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MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
The Middle/High School Program is staffed with a talented team of Certified Teachers and Assistants.

Ms. Angela W
BCBA
Degrees/Certifications
- BA in Social Welfare & Justice
- MA in Special Education
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Licensed Behavior Analyst

Ms. Kim D
Lead Teacher
Degrees/Certifications
- Master of Science, Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Human Services

Ms. Christine B
Lead Teacher
Degrees/Certifications
- Coming Soon

Ms. Marian V
Paraprofessional & Teacher Assistant
Degrees/Certifications
- ABA Training

Ms. Jessica V
Teacher Assistant
Degrees/Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- ABA Training
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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. Marilyn B
Speech/Language Therapist
Degrees/Certifications
- Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders

Ms. Ngozi I
Speech/Language Therapist
Degrees/Certifications
- Coming Soon

Ms. Kelly E
Occupational Therapist
Degrees/Certifications
- Bachelors Degree in Occupational Science
- Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Certificate in Interprofessional Practice

Ms. Isabelle L
Occupational Therapist
Degrees/Certifications
- COMING SOON

Ms. Andrea S
Physical Therapist
Degrees/Certifications
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy
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