Achieving positive outcomes using principles of applied behavior analysis
Creating a love of learning throughout the community!
About Me
Lisa Searls, BCBA, Motivating Change, LLC
Lisa has been working in the field of applied behavior analysis since 1994 and has been BCBA since 2003. She has been working in NJ school districts since 1994 and has her special education and regular education teacher certifications. She has a M.A. in Special Education and a second M.A. in Behavior Disorders. After graduating from Teachers College, Columbia University, she worked for CABAS in Ireland. After her experience in Ireland, she became the first full-time BCBA in a NJ public school district. In 2016, she started consulting at another NJ public school and was their first behaviorist. As a BCBA, she works closely with the teaching staff, students, and administrators to create a highly structured learning experience that meets the individual needs necessary to improve both student and staff skills.
Lisa has a love for health and fitness and incorporates both into her students' day. She has multiple fitness certifications including Kids and Teen Fitness Instructor, Cycling Instructor, and Primary Aerobic Instructor, all through the American Aerobic Association International and International Sports Medicine Association. She also runs her own boot camp, which includes teaching four classes a week.
Services
- School Consultation
- Home Consultation/ABA Therapy
- Kids Connection Summer Camp
- Boot Camp fitness classes
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