who is reaching new heights?
leadership
Amanda Sandstrom is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the Director of ABA at Reaching New Heights. Her love for ABA started when she was 14 years old working as a behavior technician and has only grown as she has progressed further in the field. After graduating from Bowling Green State University's Inclusive Early Childhood Education program, she moved to Nashville,Tennessee for graduate school at Vanderbilt University. Amanda specializes in the assessment and treatment of severe challenging behavior, and her graduate research focus was on long-term client outcomes. She loves the science of ABA and the problem-solving process of understanding behaviors and how to shape them. Amanda has worked as a BCBA in homes, clinics, and schools with children ranging from 3 to 15 years old. She is a passionate advocate for her clients and their families, and believes the foundation of highly effective ABA is the relationships we build with our clients. Outside of work, Amanda loves baking, gardening, and spending time with her family and her dogs, Gerry and Zoey. She is so excited to be joining the Reaching New Heights team and to continue the impactful work they have accomplished.
Jen Craig is the Director of Clinic Operations at Reaching New Heights. She is also an incredible RBT! Jen and Donna were co-workers in Solon City Schools and Donna knew she wanted her to be part of this new team. She has over 19 years of experience working with children, in grades K-12, including those with multiple disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jen was instrumental in facilitating social skills and language groups where she used behavioral management skills and tools including visual schedules, token economies, and augmentative communication devices. Jen worked with a multi-disciplinary team that included a BCBA, Intervention Specialist, School Psychologist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, and Physical Therapist. Jen lights up when she sees a child succeed using the tools and strategies she has provided, and it is her passion to be able to help them reach their highest potential. When not at work, she can usually be found exploring new restaurants, having game night with family, or exploring the lakeside by kayak or foot. She also enjoys salsa dancing and cuddles with her cat, Jasper.
Kara Miller is the Assistant ABA Director at Reaching New Heights. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Communication Disorders at Baldwin Wallace University. After graduation, Kara worked for Akron Community Learning Centers and the Monarch Center for Autism as an associate teacher. Kara quickly learned she had a passion for making a difference in the field of special needs, specifically autism and behavior management.
Every day, Kara comes to work with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. When she is not at work, Kara enjoys playing volleyball, exploring local restaurants, and traveling to new places (mostly the beach!).
Every day, Kara comes to work with a positive and enthusiastic attitude. When she is not at work, Kara enjoys playing volleyball, exploring local restaurants, and traveling to new places (mostly the beach!).
Board certified Behavior Analysts
Tatum Grover is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Reaching New Heights. She is dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through compassionate, child-centered care. Tatum earned her Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from the University of Mount Union, followed by a Master's degree in Social and Behavioral Public Health and a Postgraduate Certificate in Behavior Intervention from Kent State University. With experience across home, clinic, and school settings, Tatum has worked with individuals ages 2 to 64, focusing on creating supportive environments that foster growth, independence, and dignity. She is passionate about advocating for individuals with autism and ensuring their voices and needs are at the center of every plan of care.
Outside of her professional work, Tatum enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband, Josh, reading, cooking, and spending time with their three cats.
Outside of her professional work, Tatum enjoys hiking and traveling with her husband, Josh, reading, cooking, and spending time with their three cats.
Ashley McNamee is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (ВСВА) at Reaching New Heights. She received her Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Kent State University and then immediately returned to her alma mater for her Master's degree in Special Education with a Behavior Intervention Specialist Certification. After passing the BCBA exam, Ashley was eager to get started building a caseload of her own. She has always worked with children in some capacity but has found a special love for the field of behavior analysis and early intervention.
Ashley is dedicated to providing individualized care that is meaningful for her clients and their families. She has called RNH home for almost 3 years already and is so excited to see what her future here holds!
When not at work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, and their dog, Dash. She loves a good home renovation project, so she is always painting or redecorating something!
Ashley is dedicated to providing individualized care that is meaningful for her clients and their families. She has called RNH home for almost 3 years already and is so excited to see what her future here holds!
When not at work, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband, Ryan, and their dog, Dash. She loves a good home renovation project, so she is always painting or redecorating something!
Laina Matuch is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and the former Director of ABA at Reaching New Heights. Laina received her Bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio University and Master’s from Cleveland State. Laina spent the first couple years of her career teaching in public schools and at Monarch Center for Autism. During these years, she developed a passion for behavior, why behaviors happen, and how it can be taught. She is so happy every day she spends at RNH, and is thankful to be able to work side by side with such incredible, kind, loving people. Laina and her husband Nick welcomed their sweet baby girl Kaya in January 2023, and she feels this has given her a whole new perspective on her work with children and their parents. When Laina is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter Kaya and son Axel. reading, and she has become an avid gardener over the last few years. Laina also has a burning passion for Mexican food, and would eat it every single day if she could! Laina’s favorite part of her job is seeing how our work inside the walls of RNH can reach into all different parts of the child’s life. It’s not easy work, but it’s work that truly makes a difference!
Behavior Technicians
Alyssa Krepps is a Registered Behavior Technician and LEAD RBT at Reaching New Heights. She is currently working towards her bachelor's degree in Public Health from Kent State University, and hopes to continue her education in the near future by getting her Masters degree as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Alyssa found her passion in working with children with autism spectrum disorder when she started at Reaching New Heights and finds new things to love about her job, and the children, every day. Alyssa has always known that she wanted to work with children to make a meaningful difference in their lives. Watching these kids grow and learn brings so much joy and happiness to her life. When she is not at work, Alyssa enjoys reading, hanging out by the pool with her partner Abbey, and playing with their two cats, Paris and Fiji. Alyssa also loves to travel and see new things to expand her knowledge about the world.
Rachael Costanzo is a Behavior Technician at Reaching New Heights. She developed a passion for helping others in her early teens, a passion that has remained strong throughout her life. Her interest in becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) stemmed from a profound drive and admiration to make a difference. She finds it deeply rewarding to guide and support children each day through evidence-based strategies, believing there are few greater feelings than positively impacting the lives of others—especially the young.
In her free time, she adores spending quality moments with her husband, family, four amazing nephews, and friends. She is also actively involved in her church community. Rachael enjoys outdoor activities during Ohio’s warmer months including hiking, gardening, running, golfing, fishing, and walking her dog Buck.
In her free time, she adores spending quality moments with her husband, family, four amazing nephews, and friends. She is also actively involved in her church community. Rachael enjoys outdoor activities during Ohio’s warmer months including hiking, gardening, running, golfing, fishing, and walking her dog Buck.
Nora Erdman is a Behavior Technician at Reaching New Heights. She graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health and a minor in Disability Studies and Community Inclusion. Nora has always aspired to pursue a career that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of others. She has experience working with individuals of all ages and is passionate about helping children learn and achieve their goals. Nora is excited to continue learning and to make a difference at Reaching New Heights. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, walking in the metro parks, and playing sand volleyball!
""We had tried speech and OT therapies for our kiddo for over 2 years at two other places, but our child didn’t make progress. I threw a lot of money away before I talked with Donna, the owner of Reaching New Heights. How she has handled our child is heartwarming and we see the light at the end of the tunnel. Her assessments and goals are to the point. She talks to you and understands you like a friend who means well. Donna works very hard and treats all her patients as her own children. She is the greatest!
We also started ABA therapy for potty training at RNH six weeks ago. Heather understood what would work for our child as soon as she met him. And guess what? Our kiddo just started going potty this week. She never ceases to amaze me with her knowledge. Love her!
The whole RNH team is very good at communication. We have worked with most of Donna's team and we have come to the conclusion that she hires only the best. Since we started going there we have had countless numbers of tear jerking moments because our child is now excelling at all the goals and milestones. Hats off to this group of professional and compassionate women!"
-Mother
