Welcome to the Behavior Education Connection!In this episode, we talk about the importance of rapport and its impact on student outcomes. We discuss strategies for rapport building, benefits of effective rapport for all involved, and more!Our guest for this episode is Tyshera Eubanks, Behavior Support Specialist for Charlottesville City Public Schools.For more information, check out the Virginia Public Schools Behavior Analyst Website: https://sites.google.com/odu.edu/vapsban/homeGuest Speaker:Tyshera Eubanks is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with nine years of experience in the field of ABA, currently working with Charlottesville City Schools. She specializes in rapport building and effective supervision techniques, bringing a compassionate and collaborative approach to her work in education and behavior support. 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
