Clinic Leadership Team
Clinical Director, and Owner
Elizabeth Ginder, MSSW, BCBA, LBA | Behavior Analyst and Owner
Elizabeth is a graduate of Bellarmine University (Louisville, KY) and University of Louisville. Elizabeth is passionate about practicing Applied Behavior Analysis and started ABA Interventions in 2015 to teach and help as many families, schools, and children as she could. Elizabeth specializes in working with children ages 2 through early adulthood. She has experience working with children diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as children with severe, challenging behaviors. Elizabeth also has a strong background in parent, teacher and staff training. Her focus is on verbal behavior, skill acquisition and teaching children how to have fun!
“A smile is the light in your window that tells others that there is a caring, sharing person inside.”
Clinical Operations Manager
Kieran Potterton, M.A., BCBA, LBA
Kieran is a graduate of Bellarmine University (B.A. Psychology) where he was a member of the Men’s Soccer Program. He earned his masters degree from Spalding University (M.A. Applied Behavior Analysis).
Kieran comes to ABA Interventions after working for many years in the East Tennessee area with the adult population under DIDD. With extensive experience in behavior management, daily living skills, staff/parent training, he looks forward to serving all ages. Kieran is excited to be on the ABA Interventions team to help clients and their parents reach their socially significant goals.
Clinic Coordinator
Cresanna Kahrl
Cresanna holds a Masters degree in Professional Behavior Analysis from Florida Institute of Technology, and has worked with children with autism in home, school, and community settings since 2004. She specializes in developing communication systems for non-vocal learners, designing programming to teach meaningful skills, and training others to use current, evidence-based ABA science in daily practice. Cresanna is passionate about building joyful connections with children who find engagement challenging, and is happiest when she’s on the floor engaging with a child to find what makes them smile!
Training Coordinator
Office and Billing Manager
Supervisors
Behavior Analyst
Case Supervisor
Behavior Analyst, Report Auditor
Amber Perry, MA, BCBA, LBA
Amber graduated from the University of Tennessee with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2012 and received her Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Union University in 2015. Shortly after relocating to Michigan with her husband, she returned to her psychology roots with the Michigan School for Psychology and received her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2020. She became a BCBA in November 2020. Her experience and interests in the fields of psychology and ABA include assessments and diagnostics, working with early learners, and researching and incorporating self-care into Applied Behavior Analysis. She has been with ABA Interventions since July 2021 and continues to enjoy the work she does with her clients, their families, and her coworkers.
Behavior Analyst
Hannah Shepple, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Hannah graduated from Taylor University with a B.A. in Psychology in 2005. She received her Masters Degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Clinical Psychology in 2007. She became a BCBA in 2011 and has worked in a variety of settings including a residential facility, school setting, and in the home. She has experience working with children and adolescents with autism and developmental disabilities conducting functional communication training, FBA’s, assessments, parent and staff training, using assistive technology and leading social skills groups. I am excited about helping the children and their families at ABA Interventions achieve their goals and reach their potential.
Behavior Analyst
Hannah Shepple, M.S., BCBA, LBA
Hannah graduated from Taylor University with a B.A. in Psychology in 2005. She received her Masters Degree from Eastern Kentucky University in Clinical Psychology in 2007. She became a BCBA in 2011 and has worked in a variety of settings including a residential facility, school setting, and in the home. She has experience working with children and adolescents with autism and developmental disabilities conducting functional communication training, FBA’s, assessments, parent and staff training, using assistive technology and leading social skills groups. I am excited about helping the children and their families at ABA Interventions achieve their goals and reach their potential.
Behavior Analyst
Chelsea Tolliver, MA, BCBA, LBA
Chelsea received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee in Psychology. She then attended Tennessee Technological University where she received her Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis. Chelsea has worked at ABA Interventions since 2019 and served a variety of families. Chelsea enjoys working with children and families to open new environments and opportunities for learners through building communication skills and curiosity about their world.
Behavior Analyst
Amanda Tucker, MA, BCBA, LBA
Amanda enjoys working with marginalized populations and excels in preparing clients for educational and life transitions. Amanda earned her undergraduate degree at Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee in Child Development with Kindergarten through sixth grade teacher licensure. She taught in public school settings in North Carolina, Okinawa Japan, and Tennessee before leaving the field of education to pursue a graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. Amanda graduated with her Master of Arts in special education with a concentration in applied behavior analysis from Arizona State University in 2021. She has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed to practice ABA in the state of Tennessee since June 2021.
Behavior Analyst and Deaf and HOH ABA Specialist
Leslie Kidd, MA, BCBA, LBA
Leslie Kidd is a BCBA that has been within the field for nearly a decade. Leslie graduated from Franklin College with a B.A. in Psychology in 2014. She received her Masters Degree from Ball State University in Applied Behavior Analysis in 2017 and became a BCBA in 2022. Leslie gained her first 8 years of experience as an RBT in Indiana. For 5 years, Leslie worked on a team providing ASL to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population. During this time, Leslie gained a passion for ensuring ABA was accessible to diverse populations.
Behavior Analyst
Behavior Analyst
Assistant Behavior Analyst
Assistant Behavior Analyst
Theresa Blankenship
Theresa graduated from The University of Tennessee with a BA in Academic Psychology. She then earned her Montessori teaching certification and taught a diverse population of children in a classroom setting for 20 years. Next, Theresa joined ABA Interventions in 2019 and obtained certification as a Registered Behavior Technician. In 2022, Theresa completed the Assistant Behavior Analysis program at Florida Institute of Technology and has become licensed in the state of Tennessee.
Case Supervisor
Office Staff
HR Specialist
Therapy Scheduler