About REED
Our Faculty
Exceptional. Dedicated. Admirable.
Administrative Staff
H. Todd Eachus, Ed.D., BCBA-D - Executive Director
Dr. Eachus received his doctorate at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He remained at UMass for many years as faculty member and research administrator. He returned to working with individuals with disabilities more than 20 years ago. Dr. Eachus has worked with children and adults with severe and profound disabilities. Most recently, he owned and operated a private school for profoundly disabled, medically fragile children. He also designed a transition school for older students which increased their independence in self-help, domestic and community skills. Dr. Eachus has published articles and given presentations on accelerating written language, use of assistive technology in building communicative behavior, and on establishing toileting independence in severely disabled children and adolescents. Email Dr. Eachus at teachus@reedacademy.org
Leah Fanning, MA - Principal
Ms. Fanning is the principal at REED Academy. She holds a Masters' degree in Educational Administration from Caldwell College and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from William Paterson University. She also has special education, general education, and supervisory certifications. Ms. Fanning is currently conducting research to revise the supervision and evaluation protocol at REED. Email Ms.Fanning at leah@reedacademy.org
Ann Marie Gregory, MA, BCBA - Clinical Director
Mrs. Gregory holds a masters' degree in educational psychology from New Jersey City University. She completed her BCBA course work at Caldwell College and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She is the clinical director as well as the classroom consultant of the kindergarten through second grade classroom.
Hannah Hoch, Ph.D, BCBA-D - Assistant Director
Dr. Hoch received her doctorate in Psychology from the CUNY Learning Processes and Behavior Analysis Psychology program and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has published in the area of functional analysis and treatment of severe behavior problems, as well as increasing language and social skills in individuals with autism. Recent publications include articles on reducing rapid eating and teaching joint attention skills to children with autism. Dr. Hoch serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis and Education and Treatment of Children.
Melissa Triana - Classroom Consultant
Ms. Triana is a classroom consultant for our preschool classroom. She holds certification as an Elementary school teacher in grades K-5 and Teacher of Students with Disabilities. She is currently attending William Paterson University where she is pursuing her masters’ degree in Special Education.
Tracy Lizotte, MS - Classroom Consultant
Ms. Lizotte is a certified special education teacher and a classroom consultant in our oldest classroom. She holds a Masters of Science in Education from Long Island University. She has completed her coursework at Florida Institute of Technology, that is required to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam.
Kelli De Rosa, MA, BCBA - Classroom Consultant
Ms. De Rosa is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who holds a Masters of Arts in Special Education from Caldwell College, as well as her certification in general education. She has been working with individuals with autism since 2004 and has been a part of the REED Academy team since 2007. Ms. De Rosa has focused on increasing language and communication of the students of REED Academy by using the science of ABA, and currently is heading a research project to help increase this skill for individuals with autism.
Kimberly Good - Classroom Consultant
Ms. Good began working at REED in 2006 as an instructional aide. She had the opportunity to work with a variety of ages and is now a classroom consultant. She is a certified special education teacher and also holds her K-5 elementary education certification. Ms. Good is currently attending Caldwell College where she is pursuing her Master of Arts degree in Special Education. Upon completion, she plans on enrolling in an ABA certification program.
Ben Donaghy - Classroom Consultant
Mr. Donaghy has been part of the REED faculty since 2005. He is a currently attending Felician College to obtain his Masters’ degree and certification in Special Education. Mr. Donaghy is also certified in Physical and Psychological Management Training and provides training to REED’s staff and parents.
Jill Nadison - Director of Development
Ms. Nadison spent the past 20 years in Marketing with a focus on Corporate Events, Marketing Operations and Training. Ms. Nadison has had a long history with the REED families since REED first began and served on REED's Board of Directors for one year. Email Ms. Nadison at jnadison@reedacademy.org
REED'S Teaching Staff
All classroom instructors, at a minimum, have bachelors' degrees. Currently over 75% of our classroom teachers are either actively pursuing advanced degrees or certifications in fields like Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education or already possess similar post-baccalaureate degrees.
