ABA Team
Applied Behavior Analysis, better known as ABA, targets well-researched skill areas that make up the key components to building social interactions and independence in children. We aim to understand and improve a child’s behavior in a functional manner while continuing to celebrate their individuality and improve their quality of life. Our ABA center is designed to be a school and community preparatory program to improve children’s ability to successfully learn and engage in various settings. We currently service ages 2-8 for ABA services. Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) are trained in ABA treatment procedures and oversee all treatment processes. Treatment is performed one-on-one with a trained Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). A strong caregiver education component is also provided.
Mara Calabrese, BCBA
FUN FACT: Mara – If you want to have a good laugh for the day, go ahead and place a fake spider anywhere near Mara and sit back to watch her reaction. From experience, we can confidently say it will be very entertaining for you to watch.
Shelby Roberts, BCBA
FUN FACT: Although Shelby’s favorite color is black, her heart is made of pure gold! Shelby loves her cats & enjoys coffee. Her dream is to be 80's fitness Barbie when she grows up.
Emily Beaudrie, BCBA
FUN FACT: Emily thrives in an organized environment; she's a girl mom who is focused and her family & health and wellness. Emily loves a good indoor walk.
Madison DeMay, RBT
ABA Administrator
FUN FACT: Madi loves her dogs and camping with her family. Don’t let Madi’s pretty face and cheerleading background fool you – she has experience in the machinery industry, working in a plastics plant.
Carly Louvet, Lead RBT
FUN FACT: Carly is basically ready for the next national baking show competition! Her creative and elaborate cupcake and cake designs make a sweet hobby.
Kacey Tracy, Lead RBT
FUN FACT: Kacey (with a K) loves the outdoors and reading. She has two beautiful children and enjoys all kinds of activities with them. Kacey is very organized and a great leader in the ABA center.
Krysten Metheny-Rath, RBT
FUN FACT: Krysten is a dog mom to Indi & she loves everything RAINBOW! Krysten is a lover of all things animals, humans, and nature. She has mastered hergreen thumb while working in her gigantic backyard garden.
Taylor Liechti, RBT
FUN FACT: FUN FACT: Taylor is a creative momma of 2, she loves being outside with her family and making all kinds of cool projects. Taylor loves working with the kids here at Mini Mitten.
Ashley Bunch, BT
FUN FACT: Ashley loves camping and hiking, really anything outdoors. She loves animals & is compassionate toward eveyone and everything. Ashley is pretty quiet until you get to know her.
Andrea Gutierrez, RBT
FUN FACT: Andrea is a top spirit week participant. She might be soft spoken and reserved around adults, but she's a kid at heart and plays in a childlike way to win the kids hearts.
Adalyn Cowan, RBT
FUN FACT: Addie loves theatre and participates in shows locally. Addie had to upgrade her glasses to a super strong pair to keep up with the kids, after breaking a few pairs while playing!
Taylor Liechti, RBT
FUN FACT: Taylor is a creative momma of 2, she loves being outside with her family and making all kinds of cool projects. Taylor loves working with the kids here at Mini Mitten.
Michelle Malvitz, BT
FUN FACT: Michelle is a big gym lover. She is all about her health and wellness. She is outgoing and always full of energy & spunk. Michelle is always wearing her kindest smile.
Ashley Lemle, BT
FUN FACT: Ashley (#2 with the -ley) is lovingling known here as Woo (by choice) since her dad gave her that sweet nickname growing up. Ash is fun-loving and a very hard worker. Ashley is in school to become a PTA.
Elise Spears, BT
FUN FACT: Elise is in school to become an OT. Elise did a shadow at Mini Mitten early in 2023 & we fell in love. Since Elise is in school full time she spends summers with us. Elise helps all around the clinic, anywhere needed, she is so kind and a great member of the team.
Shannon Johnson, BT
FUN FACT: Shannon previously worked in ABA, has her Masters in ABA (applied behavior analysis, she has 3 kids who keep her busy with sports and dance. #dancemom
Mackenzie Lambrix, RBT
FUN FACT: Mackenzie likes hunting, going up north to the family cabin, just turned 21. The outdoors are definitely her favorite.
Abbi Auler, BT
FUN FACT: Abbi loves to work out and take fitness classes- even super early ones. Abbi is currently in pursuit of a master's degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis. Abbi also loves a good thrift store find.
Jaime Camper, BT
FUN FACT: COMING SOON.
Celia Lopez, BT
FUN FACT: Celia is inspired by her mother, loves animals; especially dogs & horses, which her family has a few of. She LOVES a "pink drink" from Starbucks, visiting her family in Mexico & the beach makes her heart happy.