Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection!
In this episode, we talk about one person's path to leadership as a school-based behavior analyst.
Our guest for this episode is Amanda Steeley with Richmond Public Schools. She shares her reflections on the journey so far, highs and lows of being a school-based behavior analyst, and words of advice for others who might be considering similar opportunities.
For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vapsban/home
Guest Speaker:
Amanda Steeley is a BCBA with Richmond Public Schools who believes in creating inclusive settings where all students thrive. Her current role includes supporting school-based teams with the development and implementation of FBAs and BIPs. Previously, she has served as a teacher in the self contained and collaborative settings.
Host:
Selena J. Layden, Ph.D., BCBA-D, LBA is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Movement Studies and Special Education at Old Dominion University. Dr. Layden earned her doctorate degree from the College of William & Mary in Education Policy, Planning, and Leadership with an emphasis in Special Education Administration and her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. Prior to joining the faculty at ODU, Dr. Layden worked in multiple school divisions focusing on challenging behavior and children with autism spectrum disorder. She was also the Assistant Director of Training at the Autism Center for Excellence at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Layden’s research interests focus on providing effective professional development for school personnel, improving the implementation of evidence-based practices in schools, particularly for students with autism spectrum disorder, and school-based behavior analysts.
Music:
Finding Peace by Remember the Future, from Shutterstock Music
