Our Team
Program Director
Lisa Jones, M.S., BCBA, LBA (CT):
Ms. Jones is a Certified Special Education teacher, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Connecticut. She has a BS in Finance & Management, an MS in Special Education and more than 35 years’ experience working in the field.
Clinical Coordinator
Kathy Perkins, M.A., BCBA, LBA (CT):
Ms. Perkins is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of Connecticut and has more than 20 years of experience supporting people within home, school and community settings.
The Clinical Coordinator provides assessment and development of positive behavioral support and teaching plans to address identified needs; provides ongoing training to staff on implementation of identified supports; develops, manages, and analyzes data systems.
Consultant
Sheila Flanagan, M.S, LPC, BCBA, LBA (CT):
Sheila Flanagan is an Educational Consultant for Benhaven Learning Network and provides consultation to public schools. Sheila has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) for over 13 years as wells as a Licensed Behavioral Analyst (LBA), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a certified teacher. She received her bachelor's degree in teaching from Eastern Connecticut State University and completed her master's degree in Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University. Sheila furthered her education attending Penn State University completing her post graduate certificate in Behavior Analysis. Sheila has over 31 years of experience working with people with autism and other developmental disabilities. Her expertise includes school consultation, program development, data analysis and staff development. She has knowledge and experiences in behavioral assessment and interventions including functional behavioral assessments, reinforcement-based strategies and ecological assessments. She has supported people through the process of Futures Planning and also has extensive knowledge in completing Independent Program Reviews.