Our Supervisors
Shawn Brown, M.Ed, BCBA, COBA
Supervising since: 2020
Top concepts to teach: Assessment, graphing, data analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration
Interesting supervision fact: I am very interested in interventions related to problem behavior
Why I supervise: To help grow the field of ABA and to help give new professionals the skills to move outside the clinical bubble
What I love outside of work: My family, my dogs, helping at a therapeutic equestrian center, and fishing
Katie Cook, M.Ed, BCBA, COBA
Supervising since: 2016
Top concepts to teach: Proactive strategies, verbal behavior, shaping
Interesting supervision fact: I like to make everything as relatable and practical as possible
Why I supervise: To help more people who have a passion for helping others
What I love outside of work: My family, outdoors and laughing
Dr. Diane Fraser, Ed.D, BCBA-D
Supervising since: Before the millennium
Top concepts to teach: Cultural humility, understanding your own covert behavior and it’s impacts, functional skills in the natural environment
Interesting supervision fact: I’ve learned so much from my supervisees, too!
Why I supervise: It is a way to ensure my professional immortality
What I love outside of work: Ballet, opera, pilates, yoga, traveling, good books and wine (I live in France!)
Rose Griffin, CCC/SLP, BCBA, COBA
Supervising since: 2016
Top concepts to teach: Early learner communication, collaborative service delivery, ethics
Interesting supervision fact: There are less than 400 SLP/BCBA professionals
Why I supervise: Working alongside those who are applying the science to help others
What I love outside of work: Family time, shopping, golf
Jodie Mientkiewicz, MA, BCBA
Supervising since: 2020
Top concepts to teach: Philosophical underpinnings, verbal behavior, task analysis and changing procedures
Interesting supervision fact: I am a data dork and prefer graphing by hand (most of the time)
Why I supervise: I want to show the world that there are more ways to apply ABA than in autism centers. I want to pass on my educational and ABA knowledge to those who have a passion for it, as much as I do.
What I love outside of work: Being a mom to two amazing daughters, a wife to my husband, and a dog mom to my two golden retrievers. I also love taking care of myself by spending time reading and crocheting.
Jennifer Pearson, M.Ed, BCBA, COBA
Supervising since: 2018
Top concepts to teach: Conceptual knowledge, trauma-informed practices suing behavior analysis, behavior change procedures
Interesting supervision fact: I geek out over research articles
Why I supervise: To disseminate the practice of ABA and guide practitioners to develop their own skill sets
What I love outside of work: Being outside, spending time with my dog and husband, concerts
Rachel Torrance, M.Ed, BCBA, COBA
Supervising since: 2015
Top concepts to teach: Assessments, developing treatment goals, graphing, positive behavior supports
Interesting supervision fact: Cooper, Heron and Heward were my professors in the 1990’s at OSU. I have their first 2 texts outlined in detail and am working on the 3rd edition.
Why I supervise: Disseminating best practices and fostering the future of ABA
What I love outside of work: Family, being by the water, Disney, yoga and relaxing
Anne Winkelman, M.Ed, BCBA, COBA
Supervising since: 2018
Top concepts to teach: measurement, graphing, implementer training, conceptual knowledge
Interesting supervision fact: It’s common for me to get “gleeful” explaining concepts
Why I supervise: love guiding new practitioners and staying current with the research
What I love outside of work: cooking, building things, being outside in the summer