05/19/2026
It's and today we are introducing you to Mary. She joined our team in May 2023 and currently serves our clients as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Mary holds a Master of Arts in Special Education with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University.
Q: What inspired you to do the work you are currently doing at STS?
A: At an early age, I always knew that I wanted to work with children one day in some aspect. As I began my career as an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician), I immediately fell in love with all aspects of the field. I loved serving our amazing clients and building a rapport with the families we serve as well. Being able to be a part of their successes and journeys toward accomplishing new goals inspired me to learn more about the field and further my career into becoming a BCBA.
Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job?
A: The most rewarding part of my job is being able to witness clients achieve new things and master goals as they grow in their independence and confidence. I also enjoy being able to see their faces light up when you cheer them on along the way and see their progress throughout their journey. Also, as a mom, being able to work with parents and help design behavior plans personalized to meet their child’s individual needs while giving them a safe space to feel heard has also been awesome. I love working as a team with the parents to work toward finding ways to set their child up for success and increased independence.
Q: What motivates you on tough days?
A: On tough days, I just remember why I am so passionate about what we do, and the love we have for the babies and their families that are a part of our STS family. Not every day is going to be easy, but even on those tough days, we are making progress and making a difference in the lives of the clients and families we serve, and day by day, they are growing and learning.
Q: What advice would you give to someone interested in pursuing a career in your field?
A: I would say if you are passionate about making a difference and have a true love for kids, then this would be an amazing way to learn and grow in this field while helping to serve our community and make a difference for many families who are in need of therapeutic services for their children.
Q: How do you like to spend your free time outside of work?
A: Outside of work, I love nothing more than being with my soon-to-be-husband, Kyle, and our boys, Cole and Brantley. Between fishing, baseball games, and the list goes on, we’re always busy on some kind of adventure. I couldn’t be more blessed to have each of them in my life!
