EXECUTIVE TEAM


Our executive team serves a vital role in advancing our vision, mission, and philosophy. This hardworking, dependable, and passionate group of leaders works together to meet the ongoing needs of our students and our staff. Together, our executive team has launched five Arizona campuses located in the Metro Phoenix & Tucson areas as well as an online campus.

 

Laura Newcomb

Laura Newcomb

Founder

 

Shannon Mitchell

Executive Director

 

Jenny Durant

Operations Director

 

Kalona Newcomb

Therapy Services Director


PROGRAM DIRECTORS


 

DERRICK JAMERSON

Program Director

TAYLOR JACOBS

Curriculum & Implementation Director

JENNY SEVIER

District Director


At AAED, we seek to hire those with a passion and heart for our kids. Our teachers and therapists are certified and trained to teach students with learning differences. We believe that on-going professional development and job-related trainings, both in and out of the classroom, are key to our employees feeling valued and confident. Our organization understands that improving staff skills and knowledge is one of the most important investments that we can make. Every child can learn and be successful, some just learn differently. That's why we are committed to ensuring our staff is trained in the latest evidence-based practices for students with autism.

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