MEET OUR TEAM

ABLE Academy values its staff and seeks out providers whose are passionate and whose top priority is the success of their student. RBT’s, teachers, and related service providers alike share common goals and will be provided with ongoing training and support to ensure high quality teaching!

ABLE Academy’s staff consists of highly trained individuals who strive to support the students and families of ABLE academy to achieve ABLE’s mission. Staff development is ongoing including in-situation training and support on a regular basis by the BCBA.  Professional collaboration meetings occur on a regular basis. Continuing education opportunities are offered for professional staff throughout the year. Areas of training may include, but are not limited to: data collection, treating problem behavior, functional communication (including, but not limited to vocal, sign, and augmentative communication devices), ethical concerns, academic areas of focus, best practice, and ISBE policy and procedure.

ADMINISTRATIVE

Sarah Gentile
Administrative Assistant, RBT

Matthew Freiburger
Director of Education

Erin Wiltse
Lead BCBA

Stephen Morris
Office Manager

Cheryl Zens
Human Resource Coordinator

TEACHERS

Patricia Manning
Middle School, High School Teacher

Doug Patterson
Gym Teacher, Classroom Subsititue

Dan Leaf
Vocational Coordinator

Jordan Parker
Transition 2 teacher

Kaeleyn Saucedo
Transition 1 Substitute Teacher

PARAEDUCATORS

Kyle Buscher
Paraeducator, RBT

Krystina Garcia
Classroom Substitute, RBT

Brittany Churchill
Paraeducator, RBT

Katherine Pedraz
Paraeducator

Allison Lovellette
Paraeducator, RBT

Connor Mears
Paraeducator, RBT

Eric Garrett
Paraeducator

Holly Van Stockum
Paraeducator, RBT

Marie Lubshina
Paraeducator

Madison Gill
Paraeducator, RBT

Sadey Sanford
Paraeducator

Veronica Flores
Paraeducator

Stefania Passalacqua
Paraeducator

Related Service Providers

Karen Rosario
Speech Language Pathologist

Robert Rigali
Social Worker

Sunny Hasan
Occupational Therapist (Virtual)

Rich Wawrzonkowski
BCBA

BOARD MEMBERS

Candice Gizewski
MA, BCBA
Board President

Joan Sokolowski
MA, BCBA
Vice President

Denise Bergh
Treasurer

Sandy Shamburek
Board Member