About Us
CO-FOUNDER
Jennifer Weber, PH.D, BCBA-D, LBA
Dr. Weber is from New York and currently lives in NYC. She completed her Ph.D in Applied Behavior Analysis at Columbia University. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate degree at Towson University in special education. She spent the first part of her career teaching in public schools as a special education and general education teacher.
Since 2016, she has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Teachers College Columbia University and Nicholls State University, working with graduate students getting teaching degrees as well as pursuing Master Degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis. In 2018, she began consulting with school districts on using the science of teaching, and applying the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in all aspects of instruction. Her research interests over the last 10 years have included academic interventions, verbal behavior and verbal development, and teacher training. She specializes in classroom management and environment strategies, setting up self-contained classrooms, instructional design, and tactics to create inclusive classroom environments.
CO-FOUNDER
Caroline Linfante, PH.D, BCBA-D, LBA
Dr. Linfante is originally from Connecticut, but moved to New Jersey after completing her doctorate. She was a special education teacher for 10 years, working in public schools and private special education schools. Dr. Linfante obtained her undergraduate degree in special and elementary education from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. She started in a school that utilized Applied Behavior Analysis for students with intense developmental and behavioral needs and wanted to go back to graduate school to learn more about the science of teaching. In 2018, she completed her doctorate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Columbia University in New York City, NY. Dr. Linfante has worked as a behavior consultant since 2019. She has also worked as an adjunct professor for St. Elizabeth University in Morristown, NJ and Purdue Global University (online). Her research interests include verbal behavior and effective behavior management strategies. She specializes in self-contained classrooms, behavior management strategies, and tactics for an inclusive classroom. Dr. Linfante lives in New Jersey with her husband and one-year old son.
Jennifer Adams, M. Ed, BCBA
Jennifer was born and raised in New Jersey, but moved to Virginia to complete her undergraduate and masters degrees. She has worked in the public school setting for over 7 years as a special education teacher and district behaviorist. Her mother was a BCaBa which has driven her passion for becoming a BCBA.
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She received her undergraduate degree in special education and elementary education from Liberty University, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She worked as a special education teacher in a Title I district, with students in self-contained programs ages 5 to 22. At this time, she began her master's degree program and accrued supervision hours toward becoming a BCBA. In 2020 she completed her masters in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia, and became a BCBA.
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She moved back to New Jersey and taught for another year until she was offered an opportunity to work as a district behaviorist.
In this role, she sharpened her skills as a consultant to many staff members including bus drivers, cafeteria staff, paraprofessionals, service providers, special education and general education teachers, as well as, administration. She also had the opportunity to work closely with the Unified and Special Olympics teams within the district and serve as a Unified Coordinator. She specializes in effective behavior management in both general and special education settings from Pre-K through Post-Grad, digital data collection, functional communication training, and inclusive learning.
Mary-Kate Short, MA, MSEd, BCBA
Mary-Kate is originally from Florida, but now resides in Morristown, New Jersey. She completed her undergraduate studies in psychology with a minor in education at the College of the Holy Cross in 2015, where she was a four-year member and two-year captain of the Division I women’s volleyball team. During her senior year, she discovered her passion for Applied Behavior Analysis through an internship experience, which ultimately shaped her career path.
After graduation, Mary-Kate furthered her education by earning a Master of Science in Education from Simmons College in 2018, followed by a Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis from Columbia University in 2020. She gained extensive experience working with individuals of all ages with disabilities. While completing her degrees, she worked with a residential program for students with intense educational and behavioral needs and supported students in inclusive and self-contained educational settings.
Since then, Mary-Kate has worked as a special education teacher in the public school system and as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Her behavior interests include verbal behavior and academic interventions. She specializes in tactics for inclusive classrooms, as well as behavior management strategies, class-wide and individual systems of reinforcement, and effective data collection systems for self-contained classrooms.
