Dr. Colin M. Peeler, BCBA
President and Consultant

Dr. Colin M. Peeler earned his Master’s Degree in Behavior Analysis from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in ABA from Washington State University, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Dr. Peeler has served as the Coordinator of the Master’s program in Psychology and as a Professor at Florida State University in Panama City for the past five years. During his time at FSU-PC Dr. Peeler taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Psychology, established and served as the Director of ABOVE ALL, FSU PC’s in home treatment program for children with autism.

Dr. Peeler has been providing therapy to children with autism and teaching others how to do the same for over 10 years. Dr. Peeler’s true passion is helping children and their parents live better lives and as such decided to establish Behavior Solutions, Inc. so he could focus his efforts on that purpose. He has presented over 60 papers at state and national conferences, been published in scholarly journals, and conducted many workshops, staff trainings and invited lectures around the country. His expertise lies in the areas of early intervention for children with autism, parent and staff training, and dealing with behavior problems. Dr. Peeler is the proud father of 2 boys and devoted husband. Dr. Peeler enjoys outdoor activities and has recently started competing in triathlons, completing his first Half Ironman with intentions to complete a full Ironman next year.  Click here for Dr. Peeler's full Vita. Contact Dr. Peeler

Angie Peeler, MEd, BCBA
Vice President and Consultant

Angie earned a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a Masters of Education with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis from Eastern Washington University, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  Angie was a classroom teacher for 8 years, working in both the general and special education settings before she and Dr. Peeler decided to open Behavior Solutions, Inc. so they could work more intensively with families and their children.  She has experience working with children with varying exceptionalities including autism, language impairments, learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and emotional handicaps.  Angie is committed to helping children and families improve their quality of life.  Angie is the proud wife of Dr. Colin Peeler and the mother of two wonderful boys. Contact Angie. 

Tawnya Crider, BS, BCABA
Consultant

Tawnya earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Florida State University and is a Board Certified Associate Behavior Analyst. She studied under Dr. Colin Peeler at FSU and has been providing therapy for over a year and a half. Tawnya has experience working with adults and children with a wide range of developmental disabilities including autism, Fragile X Syndrome, Downs Syndrome and Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome. She loves improving the lives of her clients, whether she is providing Intensive Behavioral Therapy programs for children with autism, working with children and adults to increase their independence or teaching caregivers to decrease and manage non-compliance and aggressive behaviors. Tawnya is a loving wife and is actively involved in her church. She loves football, music and spending time with family and friends. Contact Tawnya. 

Heidi Blaylock, MA, BCBA
Consultant 

Heidi earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Minnesota State University, Mankato, a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Behavior Analysis from the University of Nevada, Reno, and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has five years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities. During these five years Heidi has worked within organizations and school districts around the St. Louis area providing therapy, consultation, training, and conducting assessments. Heidi was most recently involved with coordinating an early childhood special education autism program for a large school district. She is passionately committed to all of the individuals that she supports. Increasing an individual's quality of life through behavioral changes has been a fulfilling part of her professional career. Heidi enjoys theater, travel, visiting family: especially her niece and nephews, and spending time at the Missouri Botanical Garden with her husband. Contact Heidi. 

Jami Jenks, MEd, BCBA
Consultant 

Jami received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Kentucky Wesleyan College, Master of Education Degree in Special Education with an emphasis on autism from the University of Louisville and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has been working with children with autism and related disorders for nine years. Before moving to St. Louis, Jami provided services in Louisville, Kentucky and Raleigh, North Carolina. She has provided services in a variety of settings, including public schools, client homes and in a private school devoted exclusively to educating children with autism. Jami is dedicated to meeting the special needs of her clients and their families. She enjoys working in her yard and playing with her dog. Contact Jami. 

Tami Galensky-Pentz, MS, BCBA
Consultant

Tami has a  Bachelor's in Psychology from West Virginia University, a Masters in Clinical Psychology (Behavior Analysis and Therapy track) from North Dakota State University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.   Tami has been working in the field of behavior analysis for the last 12 years in a variety of positions including: independent consultant to public school districts and families, ABA Coordinator at St. Louis County Special School District , behavior analyst at state institutions such as Arlington Developmental Center , and the prestigious Princeton Child Development Center and the May Center for Child Development.  Her interests include using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to assess and treat problem behavior and to educate children with autism and those working and caring for them. Tami is interested in the combined use of discrete trial therapy, the analysis of verbal behavior (AVB/ VBT), incidental teaching (natural environment training/ natural language paradigm), ABA small groups (direct instruction), individualized pictorial reinforcement/token systems, and shaping in facilitating appropriate stimulus control over learning.  Tami has published 8 studies in peer reviewed scholarly journals and presented at workshops and conferences around the country.

Jennifer (Jen) Brosh, MS, BCBA (eligible)
Consultant

Jennifer earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from West Virginia Wesleyan College, a Master's degree in Behavior Analysis from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and took additional coursework at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Jennifer's expertise lies in prevention of child abuse and neglect, behavior management with adolescents exhibiting severe behavior problems, and providing behavior therapy services to children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities.  She has worked in a variety of settings including residential facilities for adolescents, client homes and vocational workshops for adults. Her interests in the field include Direct Instruction, staff training and skill acquisition. Jennifer is very committed to improving the quality of life of all individuals that she serves. In her spare time Jennifer enjoys watching college basketball, playing tennis and swimming.

More of Jennifer's Bio coming soon. Contact Jennifer.

Joline Ramirez, MS, BCBA (eligible)
Consultant

Joline earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Florida State University with and emphasis and certification in Performance Management. She earned a Masters of Science degree in Behavior Analysis from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and has worked extensively with families for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Joline has also provided services to adults and children with developmental disabilities focusing on teaching self-help skills, toileting, and addressing behavior problems. Joline has a study pending publication in a peer reviewed journal and has presented presentations and posters at professional conferences. Joline is interested in the use of technology in behavior analysis, parent and staff training, behavior disorders, autism and behavior drift. Joline enjoys reading, biking, kayaking, camping and participating in various outdoor activities with her fiancé. Contact Joline.