Courtney Smith Woodard is our Executive Director. She has been in the field of behavior analysis since 2015. During this time, she has worked in school consulting, occupational training, college-level teaching, residential instructional support, clinical therapy, financial consulting, and special needs advocacy.

     She has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminology, Master's Degree in Psychology, a National Board Certification in Behavior Analysis, and is a state of Alabama licensed Behavior Analyst. 

     She is a mother to two rowdy boys who keep her busy in her free time & offer first-hand experience to behavior interventions!

    Cassidy Smith is our Director of Operations. She is the voice behind our office phone and all general emails. She currently serves both of our clinics in Anniston and Piedmont, Alabama where she brings an exciting young spirit to our workplace. 

Cassidy is an Alexandria High School Alumna. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Jacksonville State University in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources in 2022. She plans to continue her education in the future!

Outside of work, she takes care of her Teacup Chihuahua named "Fifi." She also enjoys hanging out with friends and taking naps!

     Sarah Green is one of our BCBAs at ABC. She has been in the field of Behavior Analysis since 2017. 

She has a Master's Degree in Psychology with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis, a National Board Certification in Behavior Analysis, and is a state of Alabama licensed Behavior Analyst. 

Outside of work, she and her husband, Hunter, are proud parents of two boys. When they aren't working, you'll find them looking for adventure somewhere outside! 

    Bethany Stracener is one of our Behavior Analysts who serves our Piedmont and Anniston branches. She has been in the field of Behavior Analysis since 2019. She has worked in multiple settings such as in-home, school consulting, and clinic based services. 

She has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Master’s degree in ABA, a national board certification in Behavior Analysis and is a state of Alabama licensed Behavior Analyst. 

Bethany has been married to her husband, Lee for thirteen years and they have three children, Bree, Tre, and Eli. In her free time Bethany stays busy with her children's sports and activities. Bethany is also active in her church and volunteers with local ministries. 

Jenny Reed Dooley is one of our BCBAs at ABC. She has been in the field of behavior analysis since 2006. During this time, she has worked in residential instructional support, in-home, parent/caregiver training, school consulting, occupational training, behavior related to trauma, special needs advocacy, and human rights committees. 

She has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a Master's of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis with a Concentration on Developmental Disabilities, a National Board Certification in Behavior Analysis, and is a State of Alabama Licensed Behavior Analyst.

Jenny is the mother of a sweet boy who keeps her busy cheering him on in all the sports and a precious girl who wants all the animals and just started swimming and volleyball this year! She is also very involved in her church and loves traveling and going to concerts!

     Sarah Gilmer is one of our Supervisors and Technicians. She currently serves Cleburne and Randolph County schools where she is adored for her hard-work, dedication, and willingness to help any teacher, administrator, or student.

Sarah is a Piedmont High school Alumna. She received her Bachelor’s from Young Harris College where she also played Basketball. She then continued her education at Jacksonville State University where she received her Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis.

When she isn’t working, she is a mom of two precious children, and a wife to her husband, Landon. You’ll find her at the ball field or serving her church in her off time!

Alex Russell is one of our lead technicians. She currently serves our outpatient clinic, Calhoun, Cleburne, and Talladega County Schools where she is adored for her exciting spirit, ability to adapt, and willingness to help others in any situation. 

Alex currently holds a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification. She has worked in the field for 3 years. Alex is in college to pursue her career as a BCBA! 

When she isn’t working, she is a mother to her precious little girl, and a wife to her husband, Hunter. You can find her doing something artsy, or with a book! 

     Macie Bryant is an alumna of Pleasant Valley High School. She currently attends Jacksonville State University where she is pursing a degree in Education. She is set to graduate in 2025.

     She received her Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification in July 2023 and has quickly become a huge asset to our team. 

     Outside of work you will find her out with friends, at a concert, or traveling! She also loves spending time and taking care of her miniature Daschund, Sammie!

     Auburn Mobley was born and raised in Anniston, AL. She graduated from Walter Wellborn High School in 2015 and received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Forensic Investigations from JSU in 2019.

     She's been an RBT for two and a half years. She loves reaching new milestones with her clients and watching them exceed all expectations.

     Auburn has been married to her husband, Jake, for almost 4 years, and they have 2 daughters, Willow and Juniper. They also have a tiny zoo of animals (2 dogs, 3 cats, a rabbit and a turtle). When she's not working, she loves reading/listening to books or playing and exploring with her girls. 

     Meaghan Seales is an alumna of Sacred Heart, and currently resides in Lincoln, Alabama. She is presently serving the kiddos at our clinic in Anniston.

     She is a proud autism mommy! She has been a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for 2 years after falling in love with the ABA field. She plans to become a BCBA one day!

     When she's not working, she loves spending time with her husband and her six children on their farm. She also enjoys curling up with a good book, traveling, and horse back riding.

     Lindsay Adams is a Pleasant Valley High School alumna. She was raised on Lookout Mountain, a stone's throw away from Noccalula Falls. She came to make Jacksonville her home to raise her family after meeting her husband, Zane, with whom she now has four children.

She has been a substitute teacher for several years with Calhoun County Schools, and after finding her passion for working with special needs children, she decided to become an RBT. She could not imagine a more fulfilling job than helping children overcome obstacles and celebrating their everyday achievements. 

When not at work, she balances her time between volunteering at church, PVHS band which two of her children are members of, and spending lots of quality time with her family. 

     Gracie Ponder graduated from Munford High School in 2021. She graduated from the University of West Georgia with her Bachelors of Science in Psychology in July 2024. 

She is currently working towards receiving her Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, and she plans to become a BCBA. She is attending Purdue Global where she should complete her degree in a year's time!

When she's not at work, Gracie enjoys her position as a volunteer cheer coach for the Munford Recreation Program. Her hobbies include reading, watching tv, spending time with her family, and loving on her fur baby, Paisley. 

    Alex Threatt, also known as Lexi, graduated from Munford High School. She is currently furthering her education in hopes to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology!

  After her undergrad, she plans to work on her Master's Degree and become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst! She presently serves our kiddos at the Anniston clinic.

Outside of work you can find her with her husband and their precious baby girl, Lainey! They love to spend time together and make memories! 

    Kari Blackmon is a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a Bachelors of Arts in English and a Minor in Communications.

She has 3 years of experience as a Registered Behavior Technician and has grown to love the field so much, she is currently working on her masters degree to become a BCBA. 

Outside of work, she is a mother to her sweet little girl, a spunky dog, and an orphaned squirrel. She is excited to further her education and fulfill God’s plan for her life. 

    Raley Keith graduated from Munford High School in 2018 and presently works at our Anniston clinic.

Raley plans to finish college in the future. She is a firm believer in God’s plan for her life. Raley has worked with kids for the past 3 years at Munford Elementary school as a pre-k teacher. She is very excited for her new career and what God has in store for her future.  

When not at work, Raley loves being on the boat at the lake with the people she loves. Her hobbies include reading books, cuddling with her dogs, spending time with family and friends, and watching sports. 

  Ashley Blackmon is an Ohatchee High School Alumna. She graduated from JSU with a degree in Secondary Education in 2017. She works in both our Anniston and Piedmont Clinic. 

Ashley taught public middle and high school for seven years. She started at ABC in July 2024 and has also begun coursework toward her Master’s Degree in Special Education from Clemson University. She so thankful to have made the transition from the classroom to behavior therapy!  

 Ashley is married to the love of her life, Quintin, and they have two children - Walker (4) and Loretta (3). They are members of Grace Fellowship. In her free time, she loves to read, cook, play outside, and spend time with her babies!

    Kimber Collett has grown up in Munford, Alabama. She graduated high school from Munford in 2023. 

Kimber has been working with children since 2022 as a daycare teacher. She is excited for her future in this field of work. Working with special needs kids has always been a passion of hers!

 In her free time,  she enjoys going to church and being with my friends, family, and boyfriend. She's very involved in the youth ministry at my church. Kimber's hobbies include reading, shopping, and going to coffee shops!

    Savannah Stubbs is an alumna of Alexandria High School. She has plans to go back to school to become a BCBA and eventually a SLP as well.  She has been a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for almost a year now. However, she has worked in childcare since 2016. 

She’s always had a heart for helping children learn new skills and since learning what ABA is through her son’s own health journey, she has fallen in love with ABA. 

     Outside of work you will find her enjoying time with her son, often outside playing baseball or wrestling on the trampoline with him. She also loves spending time with friends and traveling as much as possible. 

    Whitney Clairborne is new to the area. She currently resides in Oxford with her three beautiful children and husband. Whitney is originally from Monroeville, AL.

Whitney graduated from Frisco City High School in 2009. She has worked in child care for 6 plus years, became a Certified Nursing Assistant working with Veterans, and made her back into the field of child care. Whitney became a Registered Behavior Technician in 2024. Whitney has family members who are autistic, so ABA was right up her alley! 

In her free time, she enjoys working with elderly and with children. Her motto is, "Love them as if they were your own parents or babies!"  Whitney also enjoys drawing, singing, and spending time with her family.

Jenny Johnson was born and raised in Cartersville, GA. Her family relocated to Piedmont in October 2024. She and her husband have been married for 7 years and have three beautiful kiddos together.

Jenny studied Medical Management at Georgia Northwestern Tech. She is a proud autism mom! After being introduced to ABA on a personal level, she felt like it was her calling. 

In her free time, she enjoys fishing, swimming, hiking, cooking, photography, thunderstorms, traveling, watching her son on the wrestling mat, and spending quality time with her family!

Hannah Williams was born and raised in Jacksonville, AL and relocated to Centre, AL after getting married. She currently serves at our Piedmont and Centre locations!

She has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis since 2016. ABA has always had a special place in her heart! 

  Hannah is a wife and mom of three! In their free time, you can find them living life on the edge and looking for their next adventure to get into!  They enjoy hanging out by the lake, hiking, hunting, fishing, kayaking or riding their buggys!