Meet the Team
ADMIN
Stephanie Shank
Founder & CEOMaster's Degree in Counseling from IU. Background of serving individuals with special needs since 1989 in various settings.
Kathy Ackerson
Director of OperationsMaster's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State. Background of working with children and adults with disabilities since 2000.
Jenna Austill
HR & Administrative SupportBA in Psychology, minors in Sociology & Human Development & Family Studies from IU. Worked with kids & in various admin roles since 2007.
Karen Gale
Billing & Payroll AdministratorHandles all Medicaid Waiver billing, Private Pay invoicing, Counseling billing & invoicing, & Payroll processing for Positive Pathways.
Laura Smyth
Regional Behavior ConsultantMaster's in Applied Behavior Analysis w/ Emphasis in Autism. Knowledge in ASL. Worked with individuals with disabilities since 2003.
Lee Ann Mast
Administrative SupportWorked in the medical field with a variety of positions as well as in the school system as an Instructional Assistant at Kindergarten level.
Dr. Sally Fleming
Licensed Psychologist (HSPP)Provides supervision to our BCs. Background in schools with assessment of various disabilities, in-patient hospitals, and private practice.
BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS
Andrew Truitt
COMING SOON
Angela Jordan
Serving Delaware Co (Muncie), Henry Co (New Castle), Jay Co (Portland), Marion Co (Near Damar or Beech Grove), Johnson Co (Greenwood), Hamilton (Fishers) CountiesMaster's in Clinical Psychology from BSU. Background in individual & group based counseling and behavior consulting.
Angie Bostic
Serving Howard, Cass, Miami, and Carroll counties and surrounding areasMaster's in Clinical Psychology from University of Indianapolis. Background in teaching at a local college & therapy in a community setting.
Carly Lindley
Serving Hamilton & Marion CountiesMaster's in Education & Bachelor's in Psychology & Holistic Health. Experience working with individuals with disabilities since 2010.
Charles Spray
Serving Hamilton, Hancock, Western Marion, Boone, and Madison CountiesMaster's in Counseling Ed. Experience in assessment/treatment of individuals of all ages since 1993. Also provides Private Pay Counseling.
Daryl Hall
Serving Hamilton, Howard, Cass, Miami, Carroll, & Tipton CountiesMaster's in Clinical Psychology. Experience as a counselor, program director, administrator, day treatment program facilitator, & more!
David Kurfman
Serving Kokomo, Logansport, Peru and Wabash areasLicensed Mental Health Counselor & Registered Behavior Consultant in Indiana, LPC in TN. Experience in Behavior Consulting since 2010.
Dawn Cottrell
Serving Hancock, Marion, Henry, Madison, Rush, Shelby, and Fishers, Noblesville in Hamilton CountyMaster's in ABA w/ an emphasis on Autism from Ball State. Background includes experience in developmental disabilities field since 1995.
Diane Parker
Serving Hamilton, Marion, Tipton, Delaware, and Howard CountiesBachelor's Degree in Music Education (BSU) & Music Therapy (IPFW), Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (BSU). 19+ years experience.
Hailey Rice
Serving Howard, Miami, & Tipton CountiesMasters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State. Experience as a special education teacher since 2014.
Jamicha Foster-Price
COMING SOON
Jennifer Chadwick
Serving Hamilton, Boone, Hendricks and Marion CountiesMaster's in Psychology from Indiana University. Background includes experience in various areas of human services since 1998.
Jennifer Rindfuss
Serving Hamilton, Marion, Boone, & Surrounding CountiesMasters Degree in Special Education. Background working with young children through adults in school and home settings.
Justin Groscop
Serving Steuben, Lagrange, Noble, Whitley, Huntington, Elkhart, Kosciusko, Wells, Adams, DeKalb, and Allen CountiesMaster's in Psychology. Background includes behavior consulting since 2015, redirecting/coaching behaviors in other fields since 2004.
Kathy Ackerson
Director of OperationsMaster's Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State. Background of working with children and adults with disabilities since 2000.
Kelly Creek
Serving Hamilton, Marion CountiesMaster's in Psychology, Counseling, & ABA. Background includes experience in field of Special Needs & Behavior Consultation since 1998.
LaBella Wallace
Serving Hamilton, Madison, and Delaware CountiesMaster's in Education. Background includes teaching Special Education for HBM for 33 years, but is now retired.
Laura Smyth
Regional Behavior ConsultantMaster's in Applied Behavior Analysis w/ Emphasis in Autism. Knowledge in ASL. Worked with individuals with disabilities since 2003.
Laurie Johnston
Serving Hendricks, Hamilton, Boone, Morgan, and Marion CountiesMaster's in Special Education. Background includes 12 years of teaching individuals w/ development disabilities & working as a BC since 2016
Lindsey Steffen
Serving Elkhart & St. Joseph CountiesMaster’s in Psychology. Background working with children and adolescents who have intellectual disabilities in home and educational settings
Lori Colcord
Serving Hamilton, Boone, Tipton, Marion, Hancock (Greenfield), Madison (Anderson), Johnson (Greenwood), & Tippecanoe (Lafayette) countiesBackground working w/ children, adolescents & adults w/ developmental/intellectual disabilities in home, residential, & educational settings
Lori Largent
Serving Hendricks, Hancock, Johnson, Marion, & Shelby CountiesMaster's in Counseling from Liberty. Experienced in Counseling & Human Services working w/ young children through late adulthood since 2011.
Megan Uminski
Serving Hamilton, Hendricks, Tipton, Clinton, Boone, Marion, Madison, & Hancock CountiesMaster's in Special Education (concentration in Autism & ABA) from BSU. Background teaching individuals with disabilities since 2005.
Nick Zuckerman
Serving Southern Marion and Johnson CountiesMaster's in Social Work from IUPUI. Background in serving individuals of all ages with disabilities since 2003.
Nicole Reichner
Serving Johnson, Morgan, Shelby, Bartholomew, & Southern Marion (Franklin Township/Beech Grove) CountiesMasters in ABA. Experience in residential, clinical, educational, & community settings w/ adults & children w/ varying abilities since 2003
Pernella Stewart
Serving Hamilton, Marion, Johnson CountiesMaster's in Education, School Counselor License, & Addiction Counselor License. Background as a teacher, school & addictions counselors.
Sarah Wicker
Serving Greenwood and IndianapolisMaster's in Social Work. Background working with youth who have Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, and other behavioral concerns.
Shawna Hall
Serving Cass, Howard, Carrol, White, Tippecanoe, Tipton, Pulaski, Miami, Fulton, & surrounding counties.BS in ABA, MS in General Psychology. Experience working with individuals of all ages & abilities to achieve their life goals since 2019.
Stacy Thacker-Newsome
Serving Floyd, Clark, Scott, & Harrison CountiesMaster's in Learning & Behavioral Disorders. Taught in a Behavioral Disorders classroom for 15 years. Behaviorist since 2011 in So. IN & KY.
Tamara Stowers
Serving Tipton, Howard, Hamilton, Marion, Madison, Hancock, Boone, Clinton CountiesMaster's in Special Education (concentration in ABA & Autism). Background working with individuals with disabilities since 1997.
Temitope Akintomide
Serving Hendricks & Marion CountiesMaster's in Psychology. Bachelor’s in Guidance & Counseling. Experience in developmental disabilities & human services fields since 2010.
TeQuaysha Tubbs
COMING SOON
Teresa George
Serving Boone, Marion, & Hamilton CountiesMasters in ABA (emphasis on Autism) Special Ed. degree and experience working with individuals with disabilities of all ages since 2013.
COUNSELORS
Brittany Jones
Experience working with various mental health needs such as: Mood disorders/depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, grief, behavioral challenges, impulse control disorders, and adjustment disorders.Master's of Social Work at Indiana University. Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II). Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Charles Spray
Experience treating adults & children with a variety of issues including: mood/depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, anger problems, ADHD, behavioral difficulties, academic-related difficulties, adjustment issues, impulse control disorders, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities, including Autism.MS in Counseling from Indiana University and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). 30+ years experience counseling all ages.
Holly Plybon
Specialize in working with children and families. Experience working in areas of Child Welfare, Child and Adolescent Therapy, and Family Therapy, with an emphasis on trauma, anxiety, and depression.Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Master's Degree in Social Work from Indiana University. Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Jennifer Chadwick
Experience with a diverse range of mental health challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, behavioral issues, and more. Collaborate closely with agencies and families to create a unified support system.Master’s Degree in Counseling from IUPUI. Credentialed Sexual Abuse Youth Clinician (CSAYC). Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
MUSIC THERAPISTS
Crystal Black
Serving Marion CountyBachelor's of Music Education & Master's of Music in Voice Performance. Background working with those with disabilities & dementia
Diane Parker
Serving Hamilton, Marion, Tipton, Delaware, and Howard CountiesBachelor's Degree in Music Education (BSU) & Music Therapy (IPFW), Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling (BSU). 19+ years experience.
Rachel Williams
Serving Hancock and Shelby CountiesBachelor's of Music from ISU & Music Therapy Equivalency from IUPUI. Music Therapist-Board Certified & Neurologic Music Therapist.