Our Staff

 

At Applied Behavior Learning Center all of our therapists are RBT certified or pursuing their RBT. Our team strives to set a higher standard in autism intervention by providing each of our clients with individualized evidence based treatment. Our staff is passionate about providing the highest level of care to every client.

Please continue reading below to meet our ABLC staff members!

SOUTH CHARLESTON

 

Malena Scalise, M.A., BCBA
Chief Executive Officer

 Malena Scalise is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master’s Degree in Psychology.  Malena takes an active role in training therapists, writing programs, and raising funds for ABLC.  In addition, she evaluates the children on a regular basis to ensure that all progress at a successful rate.  She has over 17 years of experience working with children with autism by utilizing the Applied Behavior Analysis Model.

Jimmie Jordan, MS, BCaBA
Director of Operations

 Jimmie holds a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialty in Applied Behavior Analysis and is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Assistant (BCaBA). Jimmie is also credentialed to provide Birth to Three Services in West Virginia. She plays an active role at ABLC by overseeing day to day operations, completing assessments and consulting with families and several surrounding school districts. She has 15 years of experience in the field of ABA that includes performing therapy, training and supervising employees, conducting functional assessments, writing positive behavior plans and advocating for children in our area.

Danielle Kolb, BA, BCaBA
 Clinic Director (South Charleston)

 Danielle Kolb graduated from WVU with a B.A. in Psychology in 2014. Upon graduating she provided behavioral health treatment to children and adults with varying disorders including ASD. She has been with ABLC since 2015, she completed her coursework and passed her boards to become a BCaBA in 2019. Danielle currently serves as the Clinic Director of our South Charleston location. She conducts assessments, provides family trainings, and provides ABA through WV Birth to Three. She has a strong passion for helping each child reach their maximum potential, and takes pride in working very closely with our BCBA’s, families, and staff to ensure seamless implementation of each child’s individualized treatment plan.

Cassi Whittington, 
Intake Specialist

  

Julianne Tucker, RBT

 

 

Jaiden Felty, RBT

Halie Tolbert. RBT

 

 

 

Emma Pauley, RBT
BCBA Intern

Victoria “Tori” Wilson, RBT

 

 

Sydni Bryant, RBT

  

Jocelyn Vannest, RBT

 

  

Gabriel Davis, RBT

  

Haylee Bowers, RBT 

  

Erica Lyttle, RBT

  

Cameron Klem, RBT

 

  

 

  

BECKLEY

  

Jonathan Coleman, RBT
Site Supervisor

 

 

 

Stacie Burgess, RBT
Site Supervisor

Aaron Delily, RBT