Our Team

Katrina Marler, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA

Hello my name is Katrina Marler.  I am the BCBA and owner of Successful Child. I oversee the clinical and administration duties of the company.  My favorite aspect of my day is being apart of the daily success’s of our kiddos and working with our amazing families. My passion and dedication to helping our community is evident in the environment I have created.  Successful Child was created out of my desire to offer an ABA company that enriches the therapeutic experiences with my belief that “children learn through play.” I am a mother to four sons, four dogs and have been married for 14 years.  I thoroughly enjoy being able to spend quality time with my family.  

Paul Cooper, QASP-S

Hello, my name is Paul Cooper. I am a qualified autism service practitioner supervisor (QASP-S) and am currently working on my masters to become a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA). I oversee the RBTs who work directly with the clients.  I have 2 children and have been married for 11 years. I enjoy ABA therapy because I have seen the results in the lives of the clients that I have been able to serve. I enjoy going fishing with my sons and eating whatever baked goods my wife is making.

Bailee Hill, RBT

Hello! My name is Bailee Hill and I am 23 years old! I am an RBT and have been since February 2021! I have been with Successful Child ABA Therapy LLC since August 2021. Currently I am in an associate's program to transfer for Early Childhood Education at a university. I have a passion for finding ways to help our clients feel confident in their communication because as they say, “behavior is communication”. I have a cat named Bonnie whom I am very fond of! She loves to play fetch with her mouse toys.

Naomi Andrade, RBT

I am a Registered Behavioral Therapist with over 5 years of experience in the mental health field.  Coming from a military family, I understand the importance of adaptability and resilience. My passion for this field began in Cabo Verde, my family's home country, where I recognized the need for accessible mental health services. In my free time, I’m a composer of music, full time student and a co-director at the Foundation For Fogo's Non-profit, working to provide resources and support to families on the island.

Sacha Irons, RBT

Hi! I’m Sacha Irons, I am a Marine combat veteran. I came off active duty in 2016 and enrolled in school immediately majoring in psychology. From Tennessee originally but I have been in and out of nc for the last 12 years. I have a four year old son who is the light of my world. When I graduate at the end of the year I plan to begin working to achieve my certification to be a qualified autism service practitioner. I absolutely love working with these children and helping them grow and achieve things never thought possible.

Bradley Shipley, RBT

Originally from Ohio, I moved to Jacksonville in 2021. I grew up in a family that has 11 kids and have two young sons of my own. I have always been drawn to helping children grow and learn. My wife grew up in a foster home with many neurodivergent siblings all of whom were adopted and given a second chance. I hope to be able to provide children the same sort of opportunities for success that I have had the privilege to see growing up.

Lexi Lau, RBT

Hello everyone! My name is Lexi Lau. I grew up in South Dakota and got a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology while I lived there. I moved here to Jacksonville NC in April of 2022. I am currently a  Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). I have 3 younger brothers and my parents who all still live in South Dakota. I am also a dog mom to 1 currently. I truly have much love and passion for the kids I work with and it’s extremely rewarding to see them continue to progress everyday. I hope to continue my passion working for ABA and would like to continue my education through this career as well!

Caroline Kelley, RBT

My name is Caroline Kelley. I am currently a RBT. I transitioned from the field of being a teacher for the past 8 years  to a RBT after finishing my masters in ABA in hopes of becoming a BCBA. My husband and I have 2 children and are expecting our 3rd boy soon! As  family, we enjoy spending time outdoors, watching movies, and taking mini trips. My love for ABA began when I started seeing the results of the students I worked with in the educational environment and fueled my desire to go back to school to pursue aba full time!

Claire Hoehn, RBT

Hi! My name is Claire Hoehn, I recently moved to North Carolina from California. My whole childhood was the beach and my family! I enjoy to do art and skateboarding on my free time. As well as anything I can do outdoors. I am currently an RBT and hoping to continue my education in this amazing field. Being able to work with kids and see them progress has been so rewarding of an experience. I have truly found the place of work and career that I love. 

Haley Scovill, RBT

Hi, my name is Haley Scovill! I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and working on obtaining my Qualified Autism Service Practitioner Supervisor (QASP-S) certification. I worked previously as a Special Education Teacher, specifically with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have earned my Masters of Education in Special Education as well as my Bachelors of Science in Special Education Interdisciplinary Studies. I was born and raised in Swansboro, NC, have been happily married for almost 8 years, and have one child. I believe in ABA therapy because I have seen it work wonders in the lives of my previous students and I am so excited to help apply interventions and procedures to see changes in the lives of our clients here at Successful Child ABA.

Faye Atwood, RBT

Hi! My name is Faye Atwood. I am a Registered Behavior Therapist (RBT) and I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). In my free time I enjoy rewatching New Girl, being around my pups, and going to the beach. I firmly believe in the effectiveness of ABA therapy, having observed its significant impact on my former clients. I am eager to apply interventions and procedures to achieve positive outcomes for our clients at Successful Child ABA.

Teresa Crouse, RBT

Hi, my name is Teresa Crouse! I have been married to my husband for almost 4 years and we have an almost 2 year old, 2 dogs and 3 fish. My husband and I have been together since we were 17. He joined the marines right after high school We recently moved here to Jacksonville after living in San Diego for the last 3 years. We are originally from Maryland. In my free time I enjoy working out and I’m a huge book and Marvel nerd. I have been working with kids since 2016 and I am now a Registered Behavioral Technician and I am so excited to work with these clients and watch them grow!

Stacy Flanagan, RBT

Hi, my name is Stacy Flanagan. I have been a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) since 2020 and I’m currently working toward becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have recently earned a Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. My husband and I are originally from Long Island, NY and we now live in Hubert, NC with our dog Penny. One of the most rewarding experiences to me after having worked in this field is seeing the progress made with each individual learner. I’m a firm believer in ABA therapy and I’ve seen how these interventions can be effective in improving the quality of life for our clients. Whenever I have some free time, I enjoy crafting, photography, hiking, and going to the beach.

Amelia Roccisano, RBT

Hello! My name is Amelia, and I am a Registered Behavior Technician and currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology and applied behavior analysis, with the goal of becoming a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). With over 10 years of experience working with children in different educational settings, I am a firm believer in learning through play, and I am passionate about the positive impact Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can have on children’s development and family dynamics. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my 4-year-old son and our hound dog, Blue, exploring new places and watching Disney movies together!

Marcela De Gracia, BT

Hello, my name is Marcela De Gracia! I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and have been working with children for the past 4 years now. I am a BT here at Successful Child. I work directly with clients and am planning to begin my journey to gain a masters degree within this next year. I just moved to North Carolina, in January 2024, from San Diego (CA) with my husband that I have been married to for almost a year now. I am very excited to begin my career in ABA and work with the kiddos! I love reading books, trying new hobbies, learning new things and going to the park with my husband and our 1 year old miniature dachshund, Kira.

Amanda Tokiwa

My name is Amanda. My family recently relocated here from Hawaii. I have two teenage daughters. We have been blessed to travel the U.S with my husband during his military career. I love spending my free time with my family and exploring the beautiful state we live in. Teaching is an absolute passion of mine. I have taught at many preschools throughout the U.S. I am so excited to work with your child. It’s going to be a year of fun, learning, and adventures. I can’t wait to see what this year has in store for us!

Hannah Lawton

Hello, my name is Hannah Lawton. I am the teacher assistant in the enrichment portion of our facility. My husband is a Marine, and we recently moved to Jacksonville after he was stationed here. I grew up in Utah and am close with my five younger siblings. I am currently working on my Bachelor's in Marriage and Family Relations. From helping raise my siblings to nannying, I have always been passionate about supporting children's growth and helping them thrive.