Teacher/Therapist Requirements

All of our service providers are behavioral techs, registered behavioral therapists (RBT) or providers with higher degrees such as a BCaBA, BCBA or certified teacher. Behavioral techs are typically new to the clinic setting, but have at least 3 years of childcare experience, including situational experience dealing with challenging behaviors, children on the spectrum, and/or language development. All behavioral techs are required to go through the training to become an RBT within 90 days of starting at Growing Together, and are provided extensive training both in small group and direct supervision.

All staff at Growing Together are provided direct supervision from a BCBA or BCaBA, as well as individual and group training each month. Continuing education and skill development is required of all therapists and teachers.

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Teacher & Therapist Highlight of the Month

Shelley Mitchell, Teacher & RBT

Shelley, our lead teacher in our "middle school" program, has over 24 years experience as a special education teacher. She is a RBT with a BS from Palm Beach Atlantic University, and her BCaBA studies were completed at Florida Institute of Technology. She is also proficient in ASL and works with our middle school deaf ed students.

Elynor Brenneman, Teacher & RBT

Shelley Mitchell, Teacher & RBT

Elynor has a degree in Early Childhood Special Education with an emphasize in Autism from Central Missouri State University. She has over 17 years experience in special education, working with various disabilities and has been an RBT for 5 years. She is currently teaching in our pre-school/early academics program and works with our dual diagnosis students.

Jessica Vermillion, QASP-S, RBT

Shelley Mitchell, Teacher & RBT

Jessica Vermillion, QASP-S, RBT

Jessica has been an RBT since 2015 and has a bachelors in Psychology from Flagler College. She loves the field of ABA because it is a proven scientific based approach to learning that gives children and families methods they can place their trust and hope in. Over the years, she has loved seeing her kiddos make gains time and time again. Jessica is currently advancing her education and working on her QASP-S certification.

Rachel Murphy, RBT

Caitlin Duffney, Teacher & RBT

Jessica Vermillion, QASP-S, RBT

Rachel has worked in the field of ABA for almost 10 years, with experience in many areas and ages. She currently works as an RBT with students age 10 - 16. She is a new mom, and thus has a new perspective on the need for a sense of security and safety not only for the students, but also the parents. She values her position as a trusted teacher, and is committed to providing a safe, educational and enriching experience for her students.

Caitlin Duffney, Teacher & RBT

Catie has been an RBT for the past 9 years, working with students of all ages and abilities. She works with our kindergarten to second grade students, and she does a great job focusing on verbal behavior with her students. She loves working in a group setting, but also does a wonderful job connecting with students 1:1.

Arlena Binkley, RBT

Caitlin Duffney, Teacher & RBT

Arlena has been with Growing Together since the beginning, joining us just after we opened in 2018. She has 12 years experience working with children, and has been an RBT for three years. In her time with us, Arlena has worked with a variety of behaviors and is always willing to learn something new to help her become the best therapist.