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• Edward Miguel, Ed. D.

  Co-Founder and Principal, MA, Ed. D., BCBA

• Melaura Erickson-Tomaino, Ph. D.

  Co-Founder and Principal, Ph.D., BCBA-D

• Sarah Ann Kagawa-Purohit

  Assistant Principal of Behavior-Analytic Programs, BCBA

• Melissa Burchell

  Ontario Site Administrator

• Maria Swanson

  Tustin Site Administrator

• Bryanna Pongraphan

  Director of Tustin Campus Behavioral Analytical Programs

• Caitlin McGinley

  Managing director of Ontario Campus Behavioral Analytical Programs

• Lisa Odendaal

  Director of Business Operations

• Chad Lolmaugh

  Managing director of Operations and Transportation

• Jennifer Goldman

  Human being Resources Director

• Ashley Silveira

  Executive Authoritative Assistant

• Karla Reyes

  Human Resources Generalist

• Clarissa Nassar-Martin

  Marketing & Communications

• Zackari Balich

  Grooming Coordinator

• Sabrina Rau

  Recruiting Manager

• Mario Rodriguez

  Ontario Operations and Transportation Coordinator

• Ramon Castaneda

  Operations Coordinator

• Herlinda Zavala

  Part Manager

• Emily Grazis

  Forepart Desk-bound Receptionist

• Rafael Barragan

  Clinical Classroom Support Supervisor, BCBA

• Jennifer Cuenca

  Clinical Classroom Support Associate

• Tamara Dakhil

  Clinical Classroom Support Supervisor

• Danielle Krausse

  Clinical Classroom Support Associate

• Missael Pineda

  Clinical Classroom Support Associate

• Ximena Rivera

  Clinical Classroom Support Supervisor, BCBA

• Jill D'Braunstein

  Spoken communication Language Pathologist

• Lianne Azuaje

  Voice communication Language Pathologist Assistant

• Meghan Buchanan

  Speech Language Pathology Banana

• Erica Buenting

  Speech Language Pathologist Banana

• Amber Drew

  Spoken communication Language Pathology Assistant

• Emily Horan

  Voice communication Language Pathology Assistant

• Katelyn Lichtenwalter

  Speech communication and Language Pathology Assistant

• Lori Spear

  Occupational Therapist, OTR/L

• Rachel Rucireta

  Certified Occupational Therapist OTR/L

• Ale Carrillo

  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Briana Farrell

  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Alexandra Gould

  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Kristen McClure

  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Eliana Neer

  Certified Occupational Therapy Banana

• Miranda Prado

  Certified Occupational Therapist

• Bianca Sanchez

  Certified Occupational Therapy Banana

• Carolena Yorba

  Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Candace Jacobson

  Caput of Instructor Support

• Alyssa Ares

  Education Specialist

• Kayla Beshers

  Education Specialist Intern

• Emily Busko

  Pedagogy Specialist

• Cassie Chiusolo

  Education Specialist

• Diana Cruz

  Education Specialist Intern

• Paul Friedrich

  Education Specialist

• Damon Gross

  Education Specialist

• Cassidy Gustafson

  Teaching Specialist

• Ashley Haggerty

  Education Specialist

• Jordan Male monarch

  Pedagogy Specialist

• Juliana Ramirez

  Didactics Specialist

• Anna Stevens

  Education Specialist

• Rob Webb

  Education Specialist

• Mustafa Khan

  Ontario Campus Security

• Brennen Foster

  Administrative Banana Trainee

• Edson Hernandez

  School Custodian

• Josh Guida

  School Custodian

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Edward Miguel, Ed. D., is the Co-Founder and President of Port View Preparatory® School. He was the Primary Operating Officer and Board Certified Behavior Annotator at Buoy Day School in Orange County, where he was responsible for all internal operations. Prior to that, he was the Assistant Director of the Olive Crest Academy, Therapeutic Teaching Centers, a private school for secondary students. His responsibilities included the evaluation and implementation of a positive behavior intervention program. Dr. Miguel has spent his entire career serving individuals with special needs. He has worked in a diverseness of settings including domestic violence shelters, residential handling centers, group homes, and non-public schools. He has extensive experience in special education administration, organizational development, special teaching instruction, and applied behavior analysis. Dr. Miguel brings his leadership skills to Port View Preparatory® in an endeavour to participate in the mission of discovering and providing a quality educational program that fits each individual student's strengths, needs, involvement, and lifestyle.

Education

Dr. Miguel received his bachelor'south degree in Sociology from National University in 2008. He also holds a master's degree in teaching with specialization in applied behavior assay from National Academy, 2012. He became a Board Certified Beliefs Annotator (BCBA) by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board in 2013. He recently earned his doctorate of pedagogy at Fielding Graduate University.

Honors and Awards

Affiliations

California Clan for Behavior Assay, 2010 – present Association for Behavior Analysis, 2008 – nowadays

Presentations

"Reducing Severe Challenging Behaviors Without Restraint: An Examination of Not-Invasive Behavior Analytic Supports." CEU Presentation, Hawaii Association for Beliefs Analysis Annual Briefing, Honolulu, HI. (Oct, 2014)

Publications

• "The Dynamics and Ramifications of Severe Challenging Beliefs: Daring to reduce challenging behavior in schools without concrete restraint and seclusion (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest. (11030) (2016)

  Personal

  Dr. Miguel spends his time away from Port View Prep with his family and keeps busy with projects around the house. Dr. Miguel also trains extensively in responding to severe challenging behaviors on his own time, focusing on fitness, self-awareness, and the direction of aggressive behaviors.

Virtually

Melaura Erickson-Tomaino, Ph.D., is the Co-Founder and Principal of Port View Preparatory® School. Her prior positions include Director of Clinical Services for Beacon Day School in La Palma, CA, and Beliefs Program Supervisor for the Centre for Autism Enquiry, Evaluation, and Service in San Diego, CA. Dr. Tomaino has more than 13 years of experience in serving students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. Dr. Tomaino has conducted all-encompassing research in ASD with a focus on using communication equally the basis for successful teaching and beliefs strategies to eliminate the employ of restraint in children with autism. Dr. Tomaino has been an Assistant Professor in the School of Counseling/Psychology at Azusa Pacific Academy, and has taught numerous graduate courses at Claremont University. She has published multiple articles.

Teaching

Dr. Tomaino received her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2002, a main's caste in clinical psychology from California State University, Fullerton in 2007, and a Ph.D. in applied developmental psychology from Claremont Graduate Academy in 2011. She was qualified every bit a Board Certified Behavior Analyst by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board in 2010 and became a licensed psychologist in 2017 (PSY 29562).

Honors and Awards

• SABA Student Presenter Grant, Clan for Behavior Analysis International, 2010
• Dean's Fellowship, for outstanding piece of work in research and academics as a commencement-year graduate educatee, Claremont Graduate University, 2008
• Fellowship Recipient, Claremont Graduate University, 2007-2009
• Scholarship, for outstanding academic accomplishment, Tylenol Foundation, 1998

Affiliations

• California Clan for Behavior Analysis, 2008 – nowadays
• Guild for Inquiry in Child Development, 2009 – nowadays
• Association for Behavior Analysis, 2008 – nowadays
• Sigma Xi, 2009 – present

Presentations

• "Reducing Severe Challenging Behaviors Without Restraint: An Examination of Not-Invasive Behavior Analytic Supports." CEU Presentation, Hawaii Association for Behavior Assay Annual Conference, Honolulu, How-do-you-do. (Oct, 2014)
• "Teaching chat to children with autism: A parent implemented script procedure." "Minimizing the Enquiry to Practise Gap in Autism Handling Inquiry." Symposium at Association for Beliefs Analysis International Almanac Convention, Seattle, WA. Tomaino, Thousand.E., Yard.H. Charlop, Chair (May, 2012)
• "An analysis of the effects of PECS training on vocalizations in children with limited speech." "Assessing the Picture Commutation Communication System across the lifespan: An evaluation of PECS generalization and concomitant increases in vocalizations." Symposium at Clan for Behavior Analysis International Almanac Convention, San Antonio, TX. Erickson, M.A., Greenberg, A.L., & Charlop, G.H., Chair. (May, 2010)
• "Evaluating generalization of the Picture show Exchange Communication System in children with autism." "Assessing the Picture show Exchange Communication System across the lifespan: An evaluation of PECS generalization and concomitant increases in vocalizations. Symposium at the Association for Beliefs Analysis International Annual Convention, San Antonio, TX. Greenberg, A.L., Erickson, M.A., & Charlop, Grand.H. (May, 2010)
• "An assay of parents' use of evidence-based treatments in four different populations." "Parents' adoption of evidence-based treatments for their children with autism." Symposium at the California Association for Beliefs Analysis Annual Convention, Irvine, CA. Erickson, M.A., Berquist, K., & Charlop, Thousand.H. (February, 2010)
• "Is evidence based treatment of import to parents of children with autism? A comparing of CAM utilize between parents of children with Cerebral Palsy and Downward Syndrome. In D. B. Malmberg (Chair). "Evaluating interventions bachelor for children with autism: The Importance of Evidence Based Treatments." Symposium at the Clan for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention, Scottsdale, AZ. Erickson, One thousand.A., Berquist, Yard., & Charlop, M. H. (May, 2009)
• "Does the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) result in speech communication conquering? An assessment of language development in children learning to communicate with PECS. In D. B. Malmberg (Chair). "Using Visual Strategies to Promote the Acquisition of Advice and Social Skills of Children with Autism." Symposium at the Clan for Behavior Analysis International Almanac Convention, Chicago, IL. Erickson, M. A., Greenberg, A.Fifty., & Charlop-Christy, Grand. H. (May, 2008)
• "Is the Moving picture Exchange Communication Organization (PECS) Functional? An Assessment of PECS Generalization. In D. B. Malmberg (Chair). "Using Visual Strategies to Promote the Acquisition of Advice and Social Skills of Children with Autism." Symposium at the Clan for Behavior Analysis International Annual Convention, Chicago, IL. Greenberg, A.L., Erickson, M.A., Charlop-Christy, M.H. (May, 2008)

Publications

• "Social Skills: What are they and how are they taught at the Claremont Autism Center?" Charlop, M.H. & Tomaino, M.Due east. (Manuscript in press)
• "Pedagogy conversation to children with autism: Assessment of the efficacy of a parent-implemented script procedure" Tomaino, Grand. E. & Charlop, M.H. (2011)
• "Assessing generalization of the Picture Exchange Communication Organisation in children with Autism," Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 24, 539-558. doi: x.1007/s10882-012-9288-y. Greenberg, A. L., Tomaino, M. E., & Charlop, M.H. (2012)
• "Adapting the Picture Commutation Advice Arrangement to Elicit Vocalizations in children with Autism," Periodical of Developmental and Concrete Disabilities. doi: 10.1007/s10882-013-9344-ii. Greenberg, A. L., Tomaino, M. Due east., & Charlop, M.H. (2012)
• "Social Skills: What are they and how are they taught at the Claremont Autism Eye?" Charlop, M.H. & Tomaino, M.E. (Manuscript in press)
• "Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Comparison to Children with Cerebral Palsy, Downwardly Syndrome, and No Diagnosis." Tomaino, M.Eastward., Berquist,K. & Charlop, One thousand. H. (Manuscript in preparation)
• "Increasing Vocabulary through Question-asking for Children with Autism." Charlop, G.H., Le, L., Tomaino, M.E. (Manuscript in training)training)

Personal

Dr. Tomaino spends her gratuitous fourth dimension playing with and caring for her two children. She loves to cook and volunteer at the preschool when she is not at Port View Prep. When she needs to decompress you can notice her running or at pilates.

Near Sarah Ann Kagawa-Purohit is an Banana Principal of Beliefs-Analytic Programs who has been working in the field for vii years. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from California Land Polytechnic University, Pomona.  During her undergraduate career, she worked every bit an after-schoolhouse programme director.  Upon graduating, she began working equally a behavior interventionist for various profit and non-profit agencies that provided services for children in both the dwelling house and schoolhouse settings. Sarah connected her academic development past meantime obtaining her Masters of Science-Counseling with an selection in Applied Behavior Analysis at California State University Los Angeles, after which she passed the BCBA certification exam and was promoted to a supervisory office. She possesses an innate passion for her work with children that stems from her childhood relationships.  Sarah is especially interested in the topic of interpersonal communication and social skills, due to its tremendous bear upon on an private'due south ability to integrate with society and maintain quality of life. She enjoys spending her time exploring new hiking trails and different types of restaurants with her husband. Conference PRESENTATIONS 09/29/2015 and 05/thirty/2016: Overview of the Functional Behavior Assessment Process and the Translated Indirect Functional Assessment Interview – Japanese for ABAI's 8th International Conference in Kyoto, Japan/ ABAI's 42 nd  Annual Convention in Chicago, Illinois

Melissa earned her Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology with an emphasis in Educational Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. She went on to obtain a Primary of Science Caste in Special Education and a multiple-subject area teaching credential specializing in moderate to astringent disabilities. She is currently working towards her Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a focus on Special Pedagogy at Northcentral Academy, with an expected completion date of 2023. Melissa's professional and educational journey sparked an interest in building collaborative relationships between parents, students, and educators, to encourage student success. Port View Preparatory® further encouraged this through their positive mindset and the collaborative relationships they develop with students and parents. Prior to joining Port View, Melissa worked in public-schoolhouse settings with diverse populations of both general and special pedagogy students. Her desire to help students showcase their strengths and the spark that exists in all individuals led her to Port View. Seeking a schoolhouse that focused on collaboration and what students can practise rather than what they can't, Melissa found her abode at Port View. Coming in each day and making meaningful connections with Port View students brings Melissa a tremendous amount of joy. Witnessing individual growth and the evolution of peer relationships continuously inspires her. When Melissa is not at Port View, she enjoys traveling with her family, reading, and having picture show nights at habitation.

Maria Swanson holds a dual credential in both Multiple Subjects and Mild/Moderate didactics. She attended Majuscule Academy in her hometown state of Ohio. In add-on, Maria recently received her Autism Authority from Alliant University. Maria will be starting her Master's program in the wintertime, in order to farther her didactics in the field of special teaching. Maria has worked in the field of education for the past 7 years and has experience working with a multifariousness of students of various backgrounds. She has been a part of the Port View Preparatory® team for several years. Maria says the best role about working at Port View Prep is the amazing students and facility. She loves seeing the kids grow both intellectually and socially every day. Maria is passionate about creating opportunities for the students to learn in a fun and welcoming setting. Maria feels she is lucky to piece of work in such a supportive and caring surroundings.  Maria enjoys spending time with her family unit, exploring new hiking trails and beingness outside.

Bryanna joined the Behavior Squad at Port View Preparatory® as a Clinical Classroom Support Supervisor in March 2017. She earned a Available of Science caste in Biological Sciences from the University of Southern California, and entered the field of Applied Behavior Analysis in 2008 equally an in-home behavior therapist for individuals with developmental disabilities. Bryanna earned her Lath Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst certification in 2013 and her BCBA certification in 2021. She has extensive experience in Pivotal Response Treatment and is passionate about addressing functional communication skills with the population she serves. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, hiking, and traveling

Caitlin ("Caity") McGinley joined the beliefs team at Port View Preparatory® in 2016. She has been working in the field of special education since 2007 with individuals in a variety of schoolhouse, community and home settings and became a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) in 2014. She received her Masters in Education from Arizona State Academy in 2018 and continued on to become a Board Certified Beliefs Analyst (BCBA) in 2019. Caity enjoys spending time with her hubby and 2 sons, watching movies, and trying new restaurants.

Lisa Odendaal received her Available of Science in Child and Boyish Studies from Cal Land University Fullerton. Lisa began working with students with disabilities as an instructional aide for mainstreamed students for Anaheim Union High School Commune in their Resource Specialist Program (RSP) and has been in the not-public school setting taking on various roles since 2010. Lisa began her career in the not-public school setting as a behavior interventionist in the classroom setting. This is where she gained a truthful passion for working with students with disabilities. Lisa's background in bookkeeping is what brought her into an administrative role in the non-public school setting. Lisa has been serving as a liaison between the school districts and the non-public school, as well every bit an authoritative assistant since 2011. She enjoys existence a valuable resource and support to our students and their families, staff and the school districts that we serve.

Chad Lolmaugh has over x years of experience working with students with disabilities ranging from mild to severe disabilities. Viii of those years were working in a non-public school setting and 2 of those years were working in a group domicile setting where Republic of chad has been able to work with a diversity of students also as with other professionals in the field. Republic of chad has received his Registered Behavior Technician Credential as well as preparation related to the reduction of astringent challenging behavior without restraint. At Port View Preparatory®, Chad oversees the prophylactic of students on transportation as well as on site. For Chad, the best function of working with our students is seeing the positive changes in a student's behavior and life with the assistance of individualized programs to meet the pupil's needs.

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Ashley graduated from Hope International Academy in 2008 with a degree in Psychology. She has been working in the field of special education ever since. Her background includes in abode therapy, the classroom environment, and assistants. She kickoff came to Port View Preparatory® in Jan 2016 as a CSP and then became Administrative Assistant subsequently that summer. Ashley's passion for helping others forth with her niche for being organized led her to her current part every bit Port View'southward Executive Administrative Banana. In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending fourth dimension with her husband and daughter, reading, and going to the theatre.

Karla Reyes is a graduate of Concordia University Irvine with a available'southward degree in Organizational Psychology. She is excited virtually bringing her HR experience, from the didactics and aerospace manufacturing industries, and collaborative nature to Port View Preparatory. Karla has a passion for cultivating and maintaining a positive and productive working surround and loves PVP'southward collaborative surround. When not at Port View, yous tin discover Karla hiking, traveling, and singing. She is an active PIHRA (Professionals in Human being Resource Association) Pasadena Board Chair.

Clarissa graduated from Liberty University in 2016 with a degree in Psychology. Currently, she is taking classes through the UCLA Extension programme for a certification in Leadership Advice and Marketing. She has worked with children and teens for nearly fifteen years in various roles including serving as a youth minister and residential counselor at a home for teen mothers. Prior to joining the ABA field, Clarissa was a freelance writer and social media marketer and worked with national brands to create marketing campaigns. Clarissa joined Port View Preparatory® equally a CSP with her Lath Certified Autism Technician and Registered Behavior Technician certifications and now has taken on a part in administration.

Zack is the Training Coordinator at Port View Preparatory®. He has been in the field for two years. Zack received his Bachelors in Communications from California State University, Fullerton in 2016.  Zack joined the PVP team in 2016 as a CSP and decided to further his education. He received a Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis from National University in 2020. Zack is currently working towards getting his BCBA certification. What he loves most about Port View is existence able to have daily interactions with the students and being able to see the progress each student has fabricated.

Rachael is a Licensed Vocational Nurse who graduated from American Career College and went on to sit for the board of nursing where she passed the NCLEX PN and got her license through the state of California. Rachael has e'er had a center to piece of work with children. When she learned about Port View Prep she was extremely excited to bring together the team and aggrandize her experience in working with children with learning and wellness differences. Outside of work Rachael loves spending time with her married man and two kids as well as the rest of her family. She also loves to volunteer at church where her husband is a Pastor.

Mario has over ten years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, both with students in the non-public education setting likewise equally with youth in a group home setting. Prior to working at Port View Preparatory® , he worked as a Classroom Support Provider for a non-public schoolhouse in Orange County, California. After coming to Port View shortly after its opening in 2014, Mario acquired his certification as a Registered Behavior Technician and was promoted to a Classroom Support Specialist. When Port View's Ontario campus opened in 2017, Mario stepped into his current function of Coordinator of Operations and Transportation. His favorite matter about his office is getting to work with such a collaborative and passionate team. When he is not at PVP you lot can notice Mario on the soccer field where he coaches a number of youth soccer teams.

Ramon was built-in and raised in Ontario, CA. He joined the Port View Preparatory team in 2017. Prior to working at Port View Preparatory, he worked for Nordstroms logistics division equally a shift atomic number 82 for 3 years. Ramon continues to keep our campus looking as beautiful as the first solar day it opened. In his spare fourth dimension, you can observe Ramon working on cars or spending time with his family at Disneyland.

Herlinda joined the Port View Preparatory® Crew as a CSP in September 2014 and is now an Administrative Banana. She is bilingual and assists as an interpreter for our families. She has e'er had a passion for working with children and enjoys creating a safe and positive environs for each of our students. To Herlinda, the most rewarding part of her task is helping our kids reach their total potential. When she is not at Port View Prep, she enjoys spending fourth dimension with family, especially her nephews and niece.

Emily joined the Port View Preparatory® Crew in November 2020 every bit an Administrative Assistant. She is a onetime kindergarten teacher from Colorado. She moved to Orange Canton in 2013 after spending 4 summers teaching on an island at Catalina Isle Camps. Emily was asked to teach at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Pedagogy Center. In 2015 she transitioned to being their Part Manager merely has always had that passion for working with children. Emily was very excited to join the Port View squad last year. To Emily, the nearly rewarding office of her task is seeing our kids thrive and getting to know their families. When she is not at Port View Prep, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and their dog. She is also involved in a lot of charity work in the Los Angeles area.

Rafael is currently a Clinical Classroom Support Supervisor and BCBA at Port View Preparatory®. Prior to joining the PVP team Rafael served for seven years in the private schoolhouse sector for children with special needs. He graduated with his available'south degree in 2010 from Kansas Wesleyan University equally a collegiate athlete. Rafael identified early that his passion was working with children through coaching various youth soccer teams. He pursued this passion by furthering his education and attending National University for his graduate caste in Applied Behavior Assay. He continued on to graduate from National University in 2018 with honors (Magna Cum Laude). Rafael is dedicated to providing an elevated quality of life for all of his students. His personal belief is that everyone has the opportunity to succeed, and he is proud to be a function of Port View's shared philosophy. His personal passions include playing soccer, physical fitness, angling, taking his cars to local car shows and supporting Los Angeles sports teams.

Jennifer is a Clinical Classroom Back up Associate and has been in the field for over v years. Jennifer received her bachelor's caste in Liberal Studies from California Country University, Los Angeles in 2018. During this time, she was working in the in-domicile setting as a behavioral therapist. She joined PVP in 2019 equally a CSP and received a Master's in Applied Behavioral Analysis in 2020. Jennifer is currently working towards her BCBA certification. Jennifer is passionate well-nigh PVP'due south "student first, disability second" philosophy, and applies that philosophy beyond PVP. On her spare fourth dimension she enjoys going on hikes with her boyfriend and domestic dog, too every bit trying new restaurants and cooking new recipes at home.

Tamara is a Clinical Classroom Back up Supervisor at Port View. She has been in the field of special instruction for over viii years. Tamara received her Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside in 2012. She began working with special needs children in a NPS setting in 2013 and has loved working within the field ever since. Tamara joined the PVP team in 2017 as a Classroom Support Provider and received her BCaBA certification in 2020.

Danielle is a Clinical Classroom Support Associate. She has been in the field for over 5 years. Danielle received her bachelor'due south degree in Psychology from California Land University, Long Beach in 2015. Shortly, after graduation she brainstorm working with individuals with special needs at various volunteer clinics and after in the in-home setting as a behavioral therapist. She joined PVP in 2017 as a CSP and received a Primary's in Applied Behavioral Analysis with an emphasis in autism spectrum disorders in 2019. Danielle is working towards her BCBA certification. She enjoys spending fourth dimension with her husband and stepdaughter also as frequent trips to Disneyland and traveling.

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Ximena is a Clinical Classroom Support Supervisor at Port View Preparatory®. She has been in the field for over 4 years. Ximena received her Bachelors in Psychology from California State University, Fullerton. Shortly after graduation, she began working as a behavior interventionist for children in an in-home setting. She joined the PVP team in 2016 equally a CSP and received a Masters in Practical Behavior Analysis from National University in 2018. Ximena has recently earned her BCBA certification. Her favorite part of working at Port View is the students; she loves interacting with them and contributing to their progress every single day.

Jill holds a Main'southward Degree every bit a licensed Speech-Linguistic communication Pathologist. She is a member of the American Speech-Linguistic communication-Hearing Association and the International Dyslexia Association. She has been practicing for over 25 years in Orangish County and joined the PVP team in 2017. She specializes and is passionate about providing students with complex communication needs and the ability to freely and effectively communicate and engage within their community. As a specialist in Assistive Technology, Jill strives to equip our PVP students with tools necessary to reach their true potential. Additionally, she is a certified provider of the Plan for the Pedagogy and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) program, a social skills programme developed out of UCLA Semel Institute. In her free time, Jill enjoys hanging out with her family and friends listening to music, eating skillful food or planning for the next gamble.

Lianne is a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant at Port View Preparatory®. She moved from Indonesia to California in 2006 and received her bachelor's degree in Linguistics and English from the Academy of California, Los Angeles in 2010. Lianne besides received a mail-baccalaureate specialization in Speech and Communication Science Disorders from California Land University, Fullerton. Her clinical feel includes working with a variety of students in the pediatric population including students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down syndrome, Articulation Disorders, Auditory Processing Disorders, Developmental filibuster and much more. She joined the PVP team in January of 2018 and is passionate about working with students, teachers, parents, and staff on the use and implementation of AAC devices. She says the best function of working at Port View is getting to know her student's fun personalities and teaching them how to show it through their communication. In her free time she enjoys trying new recipes, working out, and traveling with her family. Lianne and her husband are expecting a little 1 presently to bring together the family in 2020.

Meghan joined the PVP squad in January 2020. She is a certified provider of the Program for the Didactics and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS®) program and a member of the American Speech communication-Language-Hearing Association.

She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a Master of Science degree in Speech Linguistic communication Pathology from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Completing her clinical fellowship twelvemonth at Port View and staying on as a PVP Sailor has helped her learn more near the autisic community and helped her notice her passion for the students at this school. She loves working collaboratively with parents, other service providers, teachers and districts to assist each students achiece educational success.

Her favorite matter about PVP is the dearest and respect that is communicated between staff and students every twenty-four hour period. There's nothing quite similar having a student finally attain a goal they have been working towards, gaining their trust, and using language in every twenty-four hour period activities.

She enjoys spending fourth dimension with her family and friends, traveling, cooking and eating delicious meals, and going to the embankment.

Erica joined the speech squad at Port View Preparatory® in July of 2018. She has been a licensed Speech Language Pathologist Assistant since 2015. She obtained a variety of experience having worked equally a SLPA within a school commune, clinical and non-public school setting. Her broad groundwork has allowed her to care for and implement specific speech and language goals to diverse students of all ages. She thoroughly enjoys her role on the PVP team, promoting use of AAC devices schoolhouse wide. Her passion and dedication is fueled past pupil success and their ability to functionally communicate in the world around them.

Amber is a Voice communication-Language Pathologist Banana at Port View Preparatory. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree in communicative disorders from Cal Country Fullerton in 2019. She was a part of the NSSLHA club and volunteered for Providence Speech & Hearing working with early intervention and the B.R.A.I.N rehabilitation center for TBI's. She does respite on the weekends working with a wide range of ages mostly with the ASD population also as down syndrome and cerebral palsy. She enjoys traveling internationally and cooking in her free fourth dimension. Her favorite thing about PVP is edifice connections with the students and coming from a place of understanding and empathy and is an advocate for AAC. She believes anybody deserves a voice.

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Katelyn is a Speech and Language Pathology Banana at Port View Preparatory. She received her Bachelors in Chatty Disorders from California State University, Fullerton. Post-obit her bachelor's degree, Katelyn received her SLPA license from Loma Linda Academy. Before beginning her career in the speech field, Katelyn worked as a behavior interventionist where she discovered her desire to work with clients who have special needs. She is passionate about developing her students' functional communication abilities and promoting the employ of AAC devices. In her costless time, Katelyn enjoys traveling, going to the embankment and spending time with her friends and family unit.

Lori Spear OTR/50 has been with Port View Preparatory® since its establishment and has 30 years of feel working with children from infancy through immature adults. She has extensive experience and advanced studies in the treatment of sensory processing disorders, feeding deficits, fine motor deficits and other developmental delays. Ms. Spear likewise has a substantial background and special involvement in meaningful transition from school to community living. Ms. Spear has worked in various school districts, county programs and specialized non-public schools. She believes strongly in providing parents with techniques and support to carry over at home for a student's optimal progress.

Rachel began her career at Port View Preparatory® every bit an Occupational Therapy Banana and shortly after decided to proceed her academic development to earn her master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Belmont University. She is now serving Port View as an Occupational Therapist Registered/Licensed (OTR/L) and has been working in the field since 2015. Rachel loves being able to address physical, cerebral, psychosocial, and sensory components in a fun, engaging way. She believes in reducing barriers for all students in club for them to reach their maximum potential inside and outside of the classroom. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family unit, being outdoors and traveling.

Ale began her fourth dimension at Port View in 2021. She received her Available of Science in Kinesiology from Cal Poly Pomona in 2014. Ale then went on to graduate from Santa Ana College with her degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in 2021. Ale is thrilled to exist a part of the Port View team and is passionate about working with our students to aid them live life to their fullest potential. Exterior of work, Ale enjoys spending her free time with her married man and two children.

Briana is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at Port View Preparatory®. Briana earned her bachelor'south degree in Health and Sports Studies at Miami University (Ohio) where she played Sectionalization 1 softball. She began working with students with disabilities in the Upland Unified Schoolhouse Commune where she was introduced to the field of occupational therapy. Briana attended Stanbridge Higher where she earned her degree and license to go a COTA. She began her new career working with the geriatric population in skilled nursing before finding her passion to work in the not-public school surround. In her free time, Briana enjoys spending time with her husband and children, family and friends, traveling and attending land concerts.

Ally has been doing occupational therapy here at Portview since 2018. She has her bachelor's degree in Occupational Studies and graduated every bit a COTA from Santa Ana Higher. Ally prides herself in working to help students reach their fullest potential and thrive throughout all areas of their school day.  Portview has a special place in her heart, where she can fulfill her passion of incorporating artistic, sensory- based approaches that motivate students to exceed expectations. Marry is working to pursue her Principal'southward in Occupational therapy to farther the touch she can take in promoting independence and meaning in the lives of students with mild to severe disabilities.

Kristen is a dedicated, collaborative, and adaptable COTA who has vi+ years of extensive experience working in pediatrics. Kristen is skilled in developing individual treatment plans for students using inventiveness and a loftier standard of care. She excels at fostering a positive relationship with her students, staff, and parents. She is committed to developing results-based plans and goals while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Eliana is a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Port View Preparatory. She earned her Occupational Science caste at Stanbridge Higher in 2015. She gained work experience within clinical, schoolhouse district, and non-public schoolhouse settings. Exterior of work, Eliana enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to new places.

Miranda is a Certified Occupational Therapist at Port View Preparatory. She was introduced to the field of occupational therapy in high school and it quickly became her dream career.

She earned her bachelor's caste in Psychology at San Diego Country University and volunteered/worked with various companies supporting children with various developmental delays. Upon graduation, she served as a Classroom Support Provider (CSP) at PVP and learned more than about the field and the students we serve. She then moved to New York City and received her primary's degree in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University. She was able to gain experience in many settings with various populations and reaffirmed her passion working in pediatrics. Miranda believes in collaborating non only with her colleagues only each student's family unit besides to support the student in both schoolhouse and home environments.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with family/friends and her dog Eevie, traveling to new places and meeting new people.

Bianca received her Occupational Therapist Assistant caste from Santa Ana College. She is currently pursuing her bachelor'south degree in Occupational Sciences. Bianca has worked in the field for over 7 years with students who have disabilities both in a public and not-public setting. Her passion for working in special teaching began in 2013 when she became an instructional banana at a non-profit school. Soon after she decided to pursue a career in occupational therapy where she fell in love with the field. Bianca is determined to assist others and enjoys working with students to assist in their everyday successes. She enjoys beingness a role of the PVP team where she feels that everyone is collaborative in helping students to achieve their goals and become more contained.

Carolena graduated from Stanbridge University with a degree in Occupational Science. She has worked with a variety of populations from mental health to community-based all with the focus existence on the unique needs of each private. She found her passion working with children during her fourth dimension in a community-based setting. Carolena came to Port View Preparatory® to piece of work with students to assist them in bookish success equally well as personal growth. She has a passion for helping others and spends time outside of work volunteering with organizations like the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), United Cerebral Palsy of Orangish County and the Special Olympics. Carolena also enjoys hiking and spending time with her family unit.

Candace earned her bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Long Beach. She completed the credential program there also, earning both her Multiple Subject and Moderate/Severe Instruction Credentials. Candace began teaching equally a special education teacher and fell in beloved with ABA. After completing the required coursework from Florida Institute of Technology, she earned her master's caste in Professional Behavior Analysis. Candace has been at Port View for two years and loves working with the teachers and other departments to provide the best education possible for all students. Her favorite role of working at PVP is seeing students succeed and meet their personal goals.

Alyssa is an alumni from California Baptist University in Riverside. She received a Primary of Arts degree in Didactics with her credential in Mild/Moderate disabilities, and a Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders. Alyssa'south passion for special instruction started early in high school and continues to this day. She was president of her high school'due south Best Buddies program, worked with adults preparing them for their day-to-day activities and volunteered to coach and mentor those who wish to pursue the art of Tae Kwon Do. She is very happy and excited to be a role of our team and looks forward to watching her students grow and succeed in life.

Kayla Beshers is an Intern Education Specialist at the Ontario campus. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University at San Bernardino in 2014. Currently, Kayla is pursuing her Master of Education Degree in Special Education and a multiple-subject teaching credential specializing in moderate to severe disabilities from National University with an expectant completion date of 2022. Kayla joined the PVP team in 2017 every bit a Classroom Back up Provider and transitioned into the Education Back up Specialist position in 2021. When not at PVP Kayla enjoys baking, crafting and spending fourth dimension with her husband and their cats.

Emily was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. She began her journey in the field of special education as a paraprofessional in a therapeutic day school for children with autism. Later on finding her passion for helping others, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Special Teaching at Lewis University. Afterwards graduating, she moved to Orange County and received her Special Education Credential in moderate/severe disabilities. She is currently pursuing her Principal of Education in Curriculum and Educational activity. She is very passionate about the PVP mission and looks forward to watching her students become independent and grow.

Cassie is currently in a Principal of Education in Special Educational activity programme at National University. In Autumn 2022, Cassie will begin a Master of Arts in Practical Beliefs Assay at Arizona State University. Prior to that, Cassie graduated from Colorado State University, where she earned her Available of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. When considering graduate school, she worked as an instructional banana and behavior interventionist in the school, clinic, and in-abode setting with a wide range of students with disabilities. Her passion for special instruction comes from her experiences with her sibling who was diagnosed with Autism at a young age. For Cassie, the conventionalities that every educatee has a right to quality education and all life experiences is what drives her to support and teach at Port View Preparatory.

Diana Cruz earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/International Affairs from the Academy of California, Riverside. Afterward graduating from higher, Diana decided to take a year off before pursuing grad school. In that fourth dimension off Diana found her passion in helping students with diverse disabilities through social-emotional learning. As a former classroom support provider, Diana plant that focus on students' social-emotional learning here at Port View Preparatory where the focus is student start, disability second™. Currently, Diana is working every bit an Education Specialist Intern in order to complete a Masters of Science degree as an Education Specialist, equally well as a education credential in moderate/severe disabilities. She loves being function of the PVP coiffure and virtually importantly loves seeing her students thrive.

Paul was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI and currently resides in Newport Embankment. He moved to California in 2013 after graduating from Cardinal Stritch Academy in 2011 with a bachelor's caste in Early Childhood Teaching. Paul obtained a master's degree in Teaching from National University in 2016. Recently, he finished working on his Special Education credential program with National University too in order to obtain a total credential in moderate/severe disabilities. Earlier coming to Port View Preparatory®, Paul taught preschool for iii-4 year olds for 18 years. While the motion from preschool to special education was a big one both physically and career wise, he feels information technology has been the best experience of his life. He is excited to exist a part of the PVP team and looks forward to learning something new each day. When he is not working, he is usually out fishing or hiking.

Damon received his bachelor'south degree in Special Education from Western Governors University. Currently, he holds a dual credential in Multiple Subjects and Special Education. Prior to joining the team at Port View Preparatory® he provided special educational activity services equally an Education Specialist focusing on students with autism spectrum disorder in the Tustin Unified School District. When he is not teaching, Damon can be constitute playing bass in his rock band, or spending time outdoors with his married woman, son and girl.

Cassidy graduated with her Primary of Arts in Special Education with a Moderate/Severe Disabilities Didactics Specialist Credential from Azusa Pacific University. Prior to that, she graduated from University of the Pacific, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sports Pedagogy and Adapted Concrete Education while playing partitioning one softball. When considering graduate schoolhouse, she decided that condign a full-fourth dimension education specialist would fulfill her passion for teaching in her customs. Her passion specifically for special instruction comes from volunteering in the Special O lympics, coaching softball and fitness inclusion programs, a nd assisting family members in their corresponding classrooms. For Cassidy, the love of working within the special educational activity community is driven by her idea that behavior is advice, and every student should have equal admission and opportunities for success and independence.

Ashley Haggerty earned her Bachelors of Arts in History from San Francisco Land University. Subsequently graduating from college, Ashley decided to charabanc youth basketball game while furthering her education. Her passion for helping children learn and build self-esteem led her to pursue a career in special pedagogy. Ashley went on to work in the classroom at the center school and high school levels for three years. Currently, Ashley is working as an Education Specialist and recently completed her Masters of Science caste as an Education Specialist, as well as a instruction credential in mild/moderate disabilities. She is very happy to be a function of our team, and she looks forwards to watching her students excel academically and socially.

Hashemite kingdom of jordan was born and raised in San Diego, CA before moving to Orange County for college. He received his bachelor's degree in Human Communication Studies from California Land University, Fullerton where he is at present pursuing a master's degree in Special Didactics. Jordan holds a Special Education Credential in balmy/moderate disabilities along with an Autism Authorization. Before joining the PVP team, Hashemite kingdom of jordan worked equally a paraeducator and substitute teacher with the Orange County Section of Education. He is thrilled to be a part of the PVP squad and looks forward to pursuing his passion of helping students achieve their full academic and personal potential. When he is non teaching, Jordan enjoys hiking, fitness, and spending time with his family unit.

Juliana is an alumni from Western Governors Academy in Salt Lake City, Utah. She received a Bachelor's Caste in Special Education. Juliana has a passion for special educational activity with years of feel in the field. She worked as a Classroom Support Provider and an Educational Support Specialist at Port View before condign a instructor. Juliana is excited to be office of a squad that helps students reach their fullest developmental, academic, and social potential.

Rob graduated from CSU Long Beach with a available'due south caste in political scientific discipline: law, politics, and policy and a pocket-size in CA history. He then continued his education and acquired a mild/moderate special education teaching credential. Rob's educational path as a pupil inspired that decision, and his passion for teaching grew stronger when earning this credential. Rob feels that he can wholeheartedly say that two of his greatest strengths are the intendance and passion he brings to each i of his students. This is Rob's philosophy of didactics, and this allows him to teach how his students larn rather than getting them to acquire how he teaches.

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AJ grew up in Los Angeles/ Carson surface area. He is married with 3 beautiful daughters. Earlier joining the team at Port View, AJ was a warehouse manager at a logistics company for 4 years. When he is at home he likes to grill and spend time with his family.

Brennen is an astonishing beau with autism. He has overcome many hurdles throughout his life and continues to work hard to fit in and contribute to his PVP community. His capacity for dear is endless. His smile and laugh are incredibly contagious and can plough around anyone's 24-hour interval and bring you to a happier place. Brennen loves to swim, hike with his friends Aidan and Jose, recharge at the beach, and of course get to Disneyland. Brennen is a hard worker, people pleaser and loves working at Port View Preparatory.

Born Dec xvi, 2015, Oliver  joined the Port View Preparatory® squad Feb 29th, 2016. Oliver's function is to not only be a playful and loving friend but to also help students when they are upset or merely having a difficult day. Oliver also attends IEP's and preparation so that he can ameliorate assist the students that he serves. Equally Oliver grows up, he volition larn more skills and hopes to one day become a specialized interventionist! Oliver loves to lick, hunt, and be petted.

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