Kathy Swenson is the Founder/Director of Sydney's School for Autism. She is also President/Chairman for Sydney's Angels for Autism, Inc.

Anita Sanchez-Maurer,  BA/ECA,  Preschool Director. Anita is the former Director of Great Beginnings Preschool.

Jennifer Rava-Wooten, M.S., BCBA, Clinical Director.  She is our Program Director and will be in charge of the initial evaluation.  Jennifer has a masters of science in psychology with a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  Jennifer has seven years experience working with children and adults with developmental disabilities.  Jennifer and our lead therapists regularly update our students’ individual programs. Jennifer manages all ongoing training for Sydney’s School teachers and staff.

Crystal Lagor, B.S., BCABA, School Consultant

Stephanie Toelken, B.S., BCABA, Assistant Consultant

Lead Behavior Therapists are monitored closely by the BCBA and BCABA's while they update students' programs, train staff and hold bi-weekly team meetings for your student.

Behavior Therapists trained in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) work one-on-one with a program designed to fit your child’s specific needs.

Inclusion Specialists work one-on-one with your child in our typical Pre-School setting.

Kindergarten Teachers lead our kindergarten classroom with appropriate curriculum and instruction to include special needs children.

First Grade Teachers lead our first grade classroom with appropriate curriculum and instruction to include special needs children.

Pre-School Classroom Teachers lead our typical 3 year-old and 4 year-old classrooms with appropriate curriculum and instruction to include special needs children.