OUR MISSION:
Avail Outreach is a team of highly trained professionals who strives to build upon identified strengths to empower individuals diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum and with related disabilities and their families to achieve optimal outcomes that enhance their quality of life. Our services focus on the use of a variety of behavioral and educational strategies in the home, school and community in collaboration with families and related service providers to get the best results for the individuals that we support. We design programs specifically for each individual's goals, objectives and abilities and believe that everyone can achieve success with the appropriate resources, skills and knowledge.
Julie Crabtree, MS, BCBA, LBA
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Katherine Krupinski, MS, BCBA, LBA
Clinical Director Katherine received her B.S. degree from Northwestern University in Human Development and Psychological Services, and completed her Master's Degree in Professional Behavior Analysis through the Florida Institute of Technology. Katherine was promoted to the Clinical Director position in August of 2020 after spending the past 3 years as a Clinical Supervisor here at Avail. During her studies, she worked with children and adults at a residential camp for individuals with special needs, and gained experience in the in-patient psychiatric unit at Lurie's Children's Hospital. Katherine has been providing home and clinic based ABA services in the DMV since 2015. She is passionate about providing individualized treatment to help every learner succeed. Krystal Nimox, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Behavior Analyst - Clinical Supervisor Krystal graduated from Hampton University in 2017, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders Speech Pathology and Audiology, and University of Maryland in 2018, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Currently, she is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Special Education with an ABA Masters certificate at George Mason University. Krystal has experience providing speech services at a Speech and Hearing Clinic at Hampton and has been working with children for over 5 years. She is excited to be apart of Avail Outreach team in making a difference. Ashley Robinson, Ph.D., BCBA, LBA
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Fenia Camille, Registered Behavior Technician
Fenia began working as a special education teacher assistant at Rosemary Kennedy in Nassau County. While working as an assistant, she decided to switch and pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from National Luis University. While in Georgia, she has taught students with Autism and other disabilities. She then continued with her education and earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education from University of Phoenix. Currently, she worked as a special education fifth grade teacher at Cameron Elementary School for Fairfax Schools District. Fenia is excited to be part of Avail Outreach team as an RBT.
Fenia began working as a special education teacher assistant at Rosemary Kennedy in Nassau County. While working as an assistant, she decided to switch and pursue her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from National Luis University. While in Georgia, she has taught students with Autism and other disabilities. She then continued with her education and earned her Master’s Degree in Special Education from University of Phoenix. Currently, she worked as a special education fifth grade teacher at Cameron Elementary School for Fairfax Schools District. Fenia is excited to be part of Avail Outreach team as an RBT.
Mankiran Kaur, Registered Behavior Technician
Mankiran graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in May of 2020 with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. She will be pursuing her Master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis very soon! After returning home to Springfield, she immediately joined the Team here at Avail. This is thrilled to be a part of the team and is excited to make a difference in the children's lives as she starts her journey in a career in ABA.
Mankiran graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in May of 2020 with a BS in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice. She will be pursuing her Master's program in Applied Behavior Analysis very soon! After returning home to Springfield, she immediately joined the Team here at Avail. This is thrilled to be a part of the team and is excited to make a difference in the children's lives as she starts her journey in a career in ABA.
Lauryn Rumisek, Registered Behavior Technician
Lauryn graduated from Western Michigan University in May 2020, earning a B.S in Psychology and a B.A in Sociology with a focus in Social Psychology. During her time as an undergraduate, she worked as a teaching assistant alongside a professor teaching Abnormal Psychology, earned a spot on the Dean’s List for two consecutive years, and won a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Writing Prize awarded by The College of Arts and Sciences. After graduation, she relocated to Arlington Virginia and joined our team here at Avail Outreach. She plans to pursue her Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science in 2021. Lauryn is elated to be a part of the team of professionals at Avail Outreach, and looks forward to leaving positive impacts on children’s lives.
Lauryn graduated from Western Michigan University in May 2020, earning a B.S in Psychology and a B.A in Sociology with a focus in Social Psychology. During her time as an undergraduate, she worked as a teaching assistant alongside a professor teaching Abnormal Psychology, earned a spot on the Dean’s List for two consecutive years, and won a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Writing Prize awarded by The College of Arts and Sciences. After graduation, she relocated to Arlington Virginia and joined our team here at Avail Outreach. She plans to pursue her Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science in 2021. Lauryn is elated to be a part of the team of professionals at Avail Outreach, and looks forward to leaving positive impacts on children’s lives.
Chenelle George, Registered Behavior Technician
Chenelle has served children with special needs as a Paraprofessional Educator since 2007, starting out in Prince Georges County Public Schools. She proceeded to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Studies at Bowie State University. Over the last decade, she has worked at St. Coletta of Greater Washington and The Ivymount School both as an Assistant Teacher. While at The Ivymount School, she has taught Social Skills classes to adolescents with Multiple Learning Needs. She also ran a Saturday Girls Club while at The Ivymount School that would gather to talk about issues they care about, while working on a project or enjoying an activity. Focusing on friendships and developing self-advocacy skills. She will soon continue pursuing her MA degree in Mental Health Counseling. Chenelle is very excited to be apart of the Avail team to provide ABA therapy to those children in need.
Chenelle has served children with special needs as a Paraprofessional Educator since 2007, starting out in Prince Georges County Public Schools. She proceeded to earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Studies at Bowie State University. Over the last decade, she has worked at St. Coletta of Greater Washington and The Ivymount School both as an Assistant Teacher. While at The Ivymount School, she has taught Social Skills classes to adolescents with Multiple Learning Needs. She also ran a Saturday Girls Club while at The Ivymount School that would gather to talk about issues they care about, while working on a project or enjoying an activity. Focusing on friendships and developing self-advocacy skills. She will soon continue pursuing her MA degree in Mental Health Counseling. Chenelle is very excited to be apart of the Avail team to provide ABA therapy to those children in need.
Abby Scheirer, Registered Behavior Technician
Originally from Ocean City, Abby graduated from Salisbury University, studying Psychology and Social Work. She is currently working on her Masters Degree in Child and Adolescent Development from Southern New Hampshire University. She has always known her calling was to work and support children and has found her calling here at Avail Outreach.
Originally from Ocean City, Abby graduated from Salisbury University, studying Psychology and Social Work. She is currently working on her Masters Degree in Child and Adolescent Development from Southern New Hampshire University. She has always known her calling was to work and support children and has found her calling here at Avail Outreach.
Ya Peng, Registered Behavior Technician
Ya has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2018. After earning her Master’s in Linguistics from George Mason University in 2018, she entered the ABA field to cultivate her passion for working with children with special needs. She received a Master’s in Special Education along with the ABA certificate from George Mason University in 2021. She is excited to be part of the team of Avail Outreach and to give her commitment to the team and children.
Ya has been working in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2018. After earning her Master’s in Linguistics from George Mason University in 2018, she entered the ABA field to cultivate her passion for working with children with special needs. She received a Master’s in Special Education along with the ABA certificate from George Mason University in 2021. She is excited to be part of the team of Avail Outreach and to give her commitment to the team and children.
Danielle Pinaha, Registered Behavior Technician
Danielle Pinaha graduated with bachelor’s in early childhood education from Ashford University in 2018. She is currently working on her master’s in special education with a certificate of Applied Behavior Analysis. She worked for a Child Development Center on Fort Belvoir for 3.5 years. The last year and a half she was a Lead teacher over two preschool classrooms (3-4), then two toddler rooms (18 months- 3-year-olds). She came to Avail Outreach in June pursuing better understanding of Applied Behavior analysis and working towards becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
Danielle Pinaha graduated with bachelor’s in early childhood education from Ashford University in 2018. She is currently working on her master’s in special education with a certificate of Applied Behavior Analysis. She worked for a Child Development Center on Fort Belvoir for 3.5 years. The last year and a half she was a Lead teacher over two preschool classrooms (3-4), then two toddler rooms (18 months- 3-year-olds). She came to Avail Outreach in June pursuing better understanding of Applied Behavior analysis and working towards becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
Alyssa Fanizzi, Registered Behavior Technician
Alyssa graduated, Cum Laude from Marymount University with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Forensic Psychology in the Fall of 2018,. After graduation she began working at the Ivymount School in the Autism program as a 1:1 therapist, where she taught social skills and other elementary special education groups. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University, and will be graduating this December 2021. Upon graduation and accrual of supervision hours Alyssa plan to become a BCBA. She credited ABA with giving her opportunity to watch children progress and grow as individuals which is her passion. Alyssa is very excited to be a part of the Avail team and to continue work in such a rewarding field.
Alyssa graduated, Cum Laude from Marymount University with a BA in Psychology and a minor in Forensic Psychology in the Fall of 2018,. After graduation she began working at the Ivymount School in the Autism program as a 1:1 therapist, where she taught social skills and other elementary special education groups. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Ball State University, and will be graduating this December 2021. Upon graduation and accrual of supervision hours Alyssa plan to become a BCBA. She credited ABA with giving her opportunity to watch children progress and grow as individuals which is her passion. Alyssa is very excited to be a part of the Avail team and to continue work in such a rewarding field.
