BCBA TEAM
Brooke Schneider
Founder, MS.Ed., BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Learning Behavior Specialist
Brooke Schneider
Founder, MS.Ed., BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Learning Behavior Specialist
Brooke Schneider, MS.Ed., BCBA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Learning Behavior Specialist with over 13 years of experience. She received her undergraduate degree in Children with Disabilities and Human Development and Family Living (Now Applied Behavior Sciences) from the University of Kansas in 2004. Brooke continued her education at Loyola University of Chicago by receiving her Masters in Special Education. Since obtaining her degrees, she began her career as a lead teacher in a therapeutic classroom. Brooke has extensive experience in working with children and adolescents with developmental and cognitive disabilities in the areas of functional assessment, behavior intervention programming, integrating behavioral interventions in the home and school environment and teaching sign language. She has the experience and ability to create Academic Intervention Plans that identifies the necessary modifications and accommodations needed for each and every child to succeed in the school environment. Currently, Brooke provides individual and group behavior therapy for children and adolescents within the clinical, home and school environment.
In addition to providing behavior analytic services to children and young adults, Brooke also provides tutoring to prospective behavior analysts as they prepare for their board examination.
Chana Jakofsky
MS., BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Chana Jakofsky is Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She received her master’s degree from Arizona State University. Chana has been working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum and related disorders for the past five years. Her love for the field began when she worked as a counselor at a summer camp for those with developmental disabilities. Chana loves working with children and helping them reach their goals. She loves using her creativity to create programs that are engaging and fun for everyone!
Fun fact: Chana has an obsession with pasta!:)
- Email:chana@orange4kidz.com
Hannah Goschey
Clinical Director, MS., BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Hannah Goschey, MS, BCBA is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Hannah received her undergraduate degree in Psychology at DePaul University in 2017. Hannah continued her education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology receiving her Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. She has experience working with individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities. Within the field, Hannah’s interests include parent coaching, emotional regulation, communication, and supervising aspiring BCBAs. She is also an adjunct professor at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology!
Hannah enjoys helping her clients and staff reach their goals and seeing their growth!
- Email:hannahg@orange4kidz.com
Aspiring BCBA's
Orange Pediatric Therapy serves as a practicum site for students
Orange Pediatric Therapy serves as a practicum site for the supervision and training of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology graduate students in their journey of becoming Board Certified Behavior Analysts. We at Orange Pediatric Therapy help the student become leaders in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Currently, Orange Pediatric Therapy hosts several outstanding aspiring BCBA’s.
Hannah (Waldman) Kuznetsky
Clinical Director, MS., BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Hannah is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has been with Orange Pediatric Therapy for over a year and a half!! Hannah earned her Bachelors Degree in Applied Health Science at Indiana University, and has years of comprehensive experience with children and adults with a variety of both disabilities and abilities. Hannah’s experience and commitment to the field began in high school when she assisted a family friend in caring for adolescent twins diagnosed with autism. Hannah fell in love with the twins, and hasn’t stopped working in the field since.
Hannah began working with more families, volunteered as a peer buddy with The Friendship Circle, and became an aid at a day camp. While studying abroad, Hannah had the opportunity to intern at The Rainbow School; an ABA school in London, England. Ever since then she has focused her practice primarily on Applied Behavioral Analysis. Hannah has a passion for helping others, and is excited to bring that passion to Orange Pediatric Therapy!
Fun Fact: Hannah never skips desserts!!
- Email:hannah@orange4kidz.com
Juliann Latuszek
MS., BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
coming soon...
- Email:juliann@orange4kidz.com
RBT TEAM
Nikki Silver
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Social Media Coordinator
Nikki is a Registered Behavior Technician with 6 years of experience working in the Applied Behavior Analysis field. Nikki completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis from Purdue University Global. Nikki has always had a passion for young children. Nikki was involved with a program in Oak Park, IL at The Academy of Movement and Music called “Everybody Can Dance”. This is an inclusive community that creates opportunities to make dance accessible to everyone, especially those with developmental and physical disabilities. Nikki also sits on the board of directors for The Day Nursery of Oak Park and River Forest. Nikki supports the board by helping promote accessible learning practices for all young learners. Nikki plans to complete her studies with a master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis to be a future BCBA!
- Email:nikki@orange4kidz.com
Raquel Marcos
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Raquel graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. Raquel was first introduced to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder while volunteering at a pediatric therapy clinic. She worked under the occupational therapists and assisted with the summer sports group. Raquel has five years of experience as an ABA therapist. She has experience working with children in the home and clinic setting. Before working at Orange Pediatric Therapy, Raquel was an instructor for a therapeutic preschool program. She is a very compassionate person and enjoys working with children.
- Email:raquel@orange4kidz.com
Christiana Arowolo
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Coming soon
Bri Peterson
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
My name is Brianna Peterson but you can call me Bri. I grew up in Grayslake but currently live in the West Loop. I have been in the field of ABA for 5 years and have loved it since day one. I graduated undergrad at Southern Illinois University. I am currently pursuing my BCBA online at Purdue. I enjoy any activities outside, especially going to the dog park with my Bernese Mountain dog – Kacee. : ) I love trying new food and exploring all the delicious restaurants in Chicago.
I am very excited to get to know you all & be apart of the Orange Pediatric Therapy Team!
- Email:bri@orange4kidz.com
Molly Rissen
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Administrative Assistant
Molly is pursuing a career in Applied Behavior Analysis. She graduated with an undergrad in Applied Behavior Analysis with a concentration in early childhood education and autism intervention from the University of Kansas. She has experience working with children in a group and 1-1 setting. She is planning on continuing her education towards her Learning Behavior Specialist and to becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This past year she worked as a Para educator in a special education classroom. She loves every minute of working with these children and helping them grow and is excited to be part of Orange Pediatric Therapy.
Fun Fact: Molly’s family has double the amount of dogs as they do kids!!!
- Email:molly@orange4kidz.com
More RBT's Coming Soon