Behavior Team
A BEHAVIOR TEAM LIKE NO OTHER
Your child will benefit from the best evidence-based methods for treating challenging behaviors
Our behavior team is committed to continuously learning and staying at the forefront of the best, evidence-based treatment methodologies to help children get past significant behaviors that may be holding them back.
布兰妮·巴克迈尔
Psy.S., NCSP, BCBA, LBA — Owner / Behavior Analyst
Britney grew up in Harvey, North Dakota, and has spent her career supporting students ages 3–21 in the school and clinical setting—work that remains her greatest passion. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst licensed in North Dakota and a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Britney also holds graduate certificates in Organizational Behavior Management and Autism Spectrum Disorder. At Full Circle, she partners with families, school teams, and our multidisciplinary providers to turn data into practical, everyday strategies that help kids thrive. She teaches continuing-education courses through North Dakota State University and is an adjunct professor for Minnesota State University Moorhead. Outside of work, Britney enjoys traveling, sports (Go Pack Go!), reading, and will never turn down a good adventure.
兴趣范围:
- 组织行为管理
- 行为多层支持系统 (MTSS‑B)
- 集成系统框架
- 系统级变化
- 校本功能行为评估
- 社交/情感技能培训
- 员工和家长培训
- 限制和隔离预防
- 客户、学生和家庭倡导
教育:
佛罗里达理工学院
- Graduate Certificate: Applied Behavior Analysis and Organizational Behavior Management
明尼苏达州立大学穆尔黑德分校
- 理学硕士和专家:学校心理学
- 研究生证书:自闭症谱系障碍
詹姆斯敦大学
- 文学学士:心理学和西班牙语
- 辅修:国际研究
杰西卡·维纳斯
M.S., BCBA, LBA — ABA Clinical Supervisor
Jessica is originally from Fargo, North Dakota and has experience working in both the clinical and public-school setting. Jessica has completed her master’s level coursework in special education and graduate certificate in applied behavior analysis. She is a Board Certified and North Dakota Licensed Behavior Analyst and has a Level 5 Credential in the Practical Functional Assessment and Skills-Based Treatment protocol. Jessica is married to her husband, Bryce and they have one daughter, Blayke. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the lakes with her family, watching sports, traveling, and going to concerts.
Areas of interest:
丹佛-科罗拉多大学
Areas of interest:
- 严重问题行为
- School-Based behavior consultation
- Trauma-Informed applied behavior analysis
- Mental health and emotional/behavioral disorders
- Parent and staff training
- Adaptive daily living skills
丹佛-科罗拉多大学
- 研究生证书:应用行为分析
- 理学硕士:以幼儿特殊教育和情绪障碍为重点的特殊教育
- 研究生证书:自闭症谱系障碍
- 文学学士:幼儿教育
- 辅修:特殊教育
凯瑟琳·泰格
M.S. BCBA, LBA — Behavior Analyst and Quality Assurance Officer
Kathryn is originally from Moorhead, Minnesota and has experience working in both the clinical and home settings. Kathryn is board certified and licensed in ND. In addition to managing a caseload, she also serves as Full Circle’s Ethics and ABA Quality Assurance Officer. She is exceptionally passionate about working with our youngest learners and has specialized training in the “Balance Program” for parent training. Outside of work, Kathryn enjoys hiking, pottery, and spending time with her family and dog Remy.
Areas of interest:
国立大学-圣地亚哥
Areas of interest:
- Trauma-Informed applied behavior analysis
- Early intervention, play, and natural environment teaching
- 言语行为
- Augmented assistive communication
- Parent and staff training
- Ethics and quality assurance
国立大学-圣地亚哥
- 应用行为分析理学硕士
- 理学学士:心理学
- 辅修:儿童发展和家庭研究
Kelsey Hanson
M.S., RBT — ABA Program Manager
Kelsie grew up in Valley City, ND. She moved to Fargo, ND in 2011 to attend NDSU where she started her undergraduate studies in Psychology. She finished her studies at UND and graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and a certificate in Behavioral Health. She then continued at UND and graduated with a M.S. in Special Education with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. When she’s not at the clinic, Kelsie enjoys hanging out at home with her husband and two huskies. She also enjoys outdoor activities when the weather allows such as gardening, hiking, and camping.
Amber Visina
Psy.S, NCSP, RBT — Behavior Specialist
Amber is originally from Rorketon, Manitoba and has several years of experience working in public-school settings and more recently in higher education teaching undergraduate and graduate level psychology courses. Amber is a nationally certified school psychologist and is passionate about data-based decisions making and helping children of all ages understand their strengths and reach their full potential. Amber and her husband Jordan, have two boys Carter and Wyatt. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, curling, cooking, playing boardgames/cards, and watching football and hockey with family.
Areas of Interest:
- Data-based decision making
- Strength based assessment
- Staff and parent consultation and collaboration
- Functional communication training
- 社交/情感技能培训
- Multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS)
- Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology Ed.S
- Bachelor of Arts and Honors Thesis
劳拉·米克尔森
B.S., RBT — Learning & Development Coordinator
劳拉来自北卡罗来纳州西法戈。她拥有心理学学士学位,并担任我们的 ABA 培训经理。她的主要职责包括为新的注册行为技术员 (RBT) 进行初始行为培训,确保忠实地实施客户编程,并确保所有 RBT 都符合最新的培训和监督要求。在空闲时间,劳拉喜欢散步、听音乐以及与家人和朋友共度时光。
McKayla Scanson
B.S., RBT — ABA Program Manager
McKayla is originally from Grace City, North Dakota and has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from NDSU. McKayla oversees our RBT mentoring program, assists with training new RBTs, and providing them with ongoing support after the onboarding process. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and TV shows, hanging out with her dog and cat, and playing games with her family and friends!
Taylar Brandenburg
B.A., RBT — Quality Assurance Specialist
Taylar is originally from, Fargo, ND, and graduated from NDSU with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Taylar’s duties include all things quality assurance for our Registered Behavior Technicians. She focuses on completing training, audits, and reviews on session notes and graphing and analyzing data. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, going walks when it is nice outside, and hanging out with her dog, Charlie.
