Certifynd ABA

Alternative Paths Training School

place Dumfries, VA 51-200 employees

star Founders

Alan El Tagi

Founder & CEO

U.S. Army Ranger and veteran (1984-1988) who discovered his passion for supporting individuals with disabilities through Special Olympics volunteer work in 1986. Holds a Master's degree in Education (M.Ed.) from George Mason University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Co-founded APTS in 2002 after working at Northern Virginia Training Center (NVTC). Received the 2023 SABA International Development Grant for expanding ABA-based education to Ukraine.

Susan Gross

Co-Founder

Developed her passion for supporting individuals with disabilities during her college years. Co-founded APTS in 2002 alongside Alan El Tagi after their shared experience at Northern Virginia Training Center (NVTC).

groups Executive Team

Ellen Brosh

Director of Behavioral and Community Services

Kaitlin Pence

Deputy Director of Behavior Services

Tim Hall

Director of Student Services Administration

Tim Bochat

Director of Operations

Joshua Browne

Deputy Director of Operations

Chelsea Alves

Director of Human Resources

Wren Griffith

Director of Risk Management and Domestic & International Affairs

David Koury

Director of Finance

Claire Gallagher

Assistant Director of Quality Assurance and MTSS