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ABOUT REED Academy

 

History
Our school program was founded by several families of children with autism who live in Bergen County, New Jersey. Bound together by their commitment to appropriate behavioral intervention for their children, the families worked together for two years raising funds, securing educational consultation services, and locating a setting before their vision became a reality and our doors opened to welcome our first students in September, 2003.

REED stands for Resources for Effective Educational Development. We believe that all children have a right to learn and that the body of scientific literature in behavior analysis over the past 50 years provides us with the necessary resources to effectively educate our young learners.

 


Board of Directors

David B. Drumeler, Esq., President
Town Administrator, Town of Secaucus
Rick Klinenberg, Treasurer

Parent & Senior Director, WebMD

Mark Shanock, Secretary

Chief Operating Officer, Singer, Nelson,
Charlmers Insurance Co
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Susan Arons

Executive Vice President, Rubenstein Communications, Inc.

Peter Dully

Retired Wall Street Executive

Joseph Forgione

Principal, Sterling Properties, Inc., Member of the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority

Alice Hallajian
Associate Director, KPMG LLC
John Key

Director, UBS Warburg

Ken Nicholas
Parent and Senior Managing Director, Bear Stearns
Beth Picciano
Controller, Ramsey Auto Group
Amy Shafron

Parent

Legal Counsel to REED Academy

Michael Sluka, Esq.
Parent

Advisory Board
Ann Fetherston, MA, CCC-SLP
Joanne Gerenser, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Executive Director, Eden II
Linda S. Meyer, Ed.D., MPA,
Executive Director, COSAC
Sharon A. Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA,
Associate Professor of Education, Coordinator of Graduate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Programs, Caldwell College
Keneth F. Reeve, Ph.D., BCBA,
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology, Caldwell College

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Director and Staff


John L. Brown, PhD, BCBA - Executive Director

Dr. Brown is a graduate of the Learning Processes Doctoral Subprogram and received his Ph.D. from Queen’s College and the Graduate Center of The City University of New York. He also holds a Board Certification in Behavior Analysis. He completed a doctoral fellowship at the Princeton Child Development Institute (PCDI).  Dr. Brown also serves as the Module leader for one of our classrooms.  Other professional activities include publications in peer reviewed journals, conference presentations, and grant funded research.  Dr. Brown's research interests include language instruction using script-fading, normative environmental control of language, and conditional discrimination teaching procedures for individuals with autism.

Ann K. Brown, MA, BCBA - Assistant Director

Ms. Brown holds a masters' degree in psychology from Queens College of the City University of New York where her work was supported by a foundation grant.  She is currently completing her doctorate.  Before coming to REED, her extensive academic career entailed teaching in a variety of post-secondary settings, including a tenured college-level appointment.  Her research interests include generalized imitation, generative language, and effective early-intervention strategies for learners with autism.

Anna Maria Agresti, MA, BCBA - Behavior Analyst

Ms. Agresti holds a masters' degree in educational psychology from New Jersey City University. She is a module leader of the kindergarten and first grade classroom and the coordinator of transition services.

Eric Rozenblat, MA, BCBA - Behavior Analyst

Mr. Rozenblat is a Behavior Analyst and is the module leader of our oldest students.  He holds a masters' degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Caldwell College. He plans to go to school to earn his doctorate. His research interests include video modeling and the use of differential reinforcement schedules.

Nicole Elmera - Special Education Teacher

Ms. Elmera is a certified special education teacher and a module leader. She is currently attending Caldwell College where she is pursuing her masters' degree in special education with a concentration in ABA. She has completed the 2000 clinical hours required to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst exam, which plans to take upon completion of her masters' degree.

Bill Schmalz, MA -  Principal

Mr. Schmalz is the principal at REED Academy. He is a retired public school administrator with over 32 years of educational experience. He holds a masters' degree in educational administration and as a reading specialist.

REED'S Teaching Staff

All of our classroom instructors hold at least bachelors' degrees.  Currently over 75% of our classroom is either actively pursuing advanced degrees or certifications in fields like Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education or already possess similar post-baccalaureate degrees. If you are interested in joining this talented group, please check our “Employment Opportunities.”


    

 

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