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About Us

Holly York, M. ED.
  • Administrator/ Program Director/ Teacher
  • National Board Certified Teacher
  • Exceptional Needs Specialist Early Childhood through Young Adulthood
  • Plus 30- Certification in Administration/ principal and supervisor
  • Certified as an Educational Diagnostician
  • Currently pursuing certification as a BCBA (Board Certification Behavior Analyst)
  • 13 years of experience utilizing the principles of TEACCH, ABA, and VB
  • Extensive training of sensory integration techniques, assistive technology and augmentative communication devices.
  • Coordinated and conducted many professional workshops, and presentations at several local and state conferences.
  • Participated in conferences around the U.S., learning the most effective methods and strategies teaching children with special needs.
Melanie Chapman
  • Behavior Therapist
  • B.A. in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe
  • 13 years experience teaching preschool academics and self-help skills
  • 7 years experience working with adolescents
  • Attended the LSU Autism Early Childhood Project Educator Training
  • Completed the Verbal Behavior Introductory Workshop, the TEACCH training, and ABA training at The Einstein Academy.
  • Planning to pursue a master’s degree in counseling.
Trey Hopkins
  • Behavior therapist/ Teacher Assistant
  • Attended Louisiana Tech University and planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Occupational therapy.
  • 2 years experience working with children with special needs.
  • Completed the Verbal Behavior Introductory Workshop, The Hands on VB and Advanced VB trainings, the TEACCH method, and utilizing the principles of ABA.
Alanna Huckabay
  • Teacher Assistant
  • Our newest addition to The Einstein Academy family.
  • Attending Career Technical College pursuing a degree in Surgical Technology.
  • Will be completing the Verbal Behavior Introductory Workshop, The Hands on VB and Advanced VB trainings, the TEACCH method, and utilizing the principles of ABA.

810 North 29th Street  •  Monroe, Louisiana 71201  •  Ph: (318) 323-1223  •  Fax:(318) 323-1224