Jessica Chmyzinski

Program Director

Jessica has an extensive background providing early education and human services throughout the Pioneer Valley in both the public and private sector. She earned a BS in early education with a concentration in special education from the University of Massachusetts in 2012 then went on to earn a MS in special education, MS in applied behavior analysis (ABA), and most recently completed a PhD program in higher education leadership and organizational studies from Bay Path University. She holds a certificate in autism, is EEC preschool lead teacher certified and Director I qualified, and is a board certified and licensed behavior analyst (BCBA, LABA). Jessica owned and operated a home child care program for ten years, was active in public education and early intervention, and established an ABA sub-separate classroom. Most recently she founded and currently operates an ABA organization providing medically necessary services for individuals with an autism diagnosis.

Jessica is highly passionate about education and the science of applied behavior analysis and uses that passion to provide individualized education and care to foster positive growth and outcomes for children of all abilities.
 
When Jessica is not giving back to her community she enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, and spending time with her family and friends.