Charlene Fries, M.S., Ed.S., BCBA is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Florida Atlantic University. Throughout her undergraduate studies, she proudly received accolades such as Cum Laude, Honors, & placement on the Dean's List. She continued her education at St. Thomas University, where she obtained a Master of Science in Educational Leadership. More recently, she secured a post-graduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Purdue University Global. She now holds a Specialist in Education degree with a concentration in ABA.

Charlene boasts over a decade of experience working with the youth in her community, having served in diverse roles including caregiving, teaching, counseling, & providing direct therapy. She naturally gravitated towards assisting those with special needs & discovered a profound passion for working with children under the age of 8. Since then, she has had the privilege of positively influencing behavior by enhancing food consumption, self-care, play skills, verbal communication, & listening skills. Charlene firmly believes in the transformative power of early intervention & its capacity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Her work with early learners has sparked a professional interest in simplifying & expanding access to vital tools & resources, including ABA, education, & therapy, for all learners.