Executive Director/Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Nancy Wagner received her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis in 1985 and has worked continuously in the field since that time. Her early exposure to children with autism included working in a highly successful research project using an ABA format. She has worked in a variety of settings applying behavior analysis techniques in early childhood programs, state institutions, group homes, school districts, private schools, churches and with families in their own homes. Nancy has also provided leadership in various agencies serving both children and adults with developmental disabilities.Taking an active part in the community has always been an important part of Nancy’s life. She has served as a volunteer in many ways including coaching youth sports for over 15 seasons, working in both Girl Scout and Cub Scout Day Camps, teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and serving on committees to support these activities. Other community involvement to support people with disabilities includes serving on Boards of Directors such as The Arlington Mayor’s Committee on People with Disabilities and Helping Restore Ability.

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Ashley Fogle, MA, BCBA / Therapist

Ashley joined our team at ABA Academy in December 2010.  In addition to being a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, she earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Sam Houston State University, a Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education for grades K-12^th, a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University and a Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education for grades pre-K-4^th.

Since 2003, Ashley has gained extensive experience in the areas of program implementation for young children with autism, training parents/teachers on how to implement ABA strategies across all settings, home/school/community consultations and conducting seminars on the principles of ABA.  She has experience working with people ranging in ages from 2-28 years old diagnosed with various developmental disabilities including: autism, pervasive developmental disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, mental retardation, Tourette’s syndrome, down syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.  Ashley was a guest speaker at the 2010 Applied Behavior Analysis International conference on the effects choice-making has on competing behaviors of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum.

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Emily Mason, B.A. / Therapist
Emily Mason, B.A.,  began as a practicum student in the fall of 2007. Her playful attitude and consistency with our young clients adds to the fun they have. She has been found galloping like a horse, turned into a kangaroo by a young client learning manding, playing Rosie (Ring Around the Rosie) or having a puppet show for Show and Tell. Emily received her bachelor’s degree in May 2008 and began graduate work in linguistics in the fall of 2008.

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Elicia Allred, B.S. / Therapist
Elicia has provided ABA therapeutic services to young children with autism for over 8 years. Other related work experience includes working as a house parent in children’s homes and working in vocational settings with people with disabilities. Her area of special interest is combining ABA and teaching communication skills. Elicia received her bachelor’s degree in ABA with a minor in Speech from UNT in May 2008.

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Gisela Daniel, B.S. / Admissions Coordinator
Often the first voice you hear when you call us is Gisela’s. Her degree in Early Childhood Education and her experience with her own son, Sammy, bring a special knowledge to our office. What a blessing she is to us as she works with parents, insurance companies, and staff to keep everyone smiling.

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Vicki Vinson, B.S. / Office Manager
Vicki joined our staff in November of 2008. Her bachelor’s in education and her many years serving people with special needs bring a wealth of information to ABA Academy. She has worked as a behavior therapist, adapted physical education tech., case manager, and program manager for various types of services. She has helped train many ABA therapists in various settings with both hands on and more formal inservice training. She also is a  Human Resources Specialist and Quality Assurance Monitor.  We are excited to bring her wealth of information and support to ABA Academy.

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Practicum Students
We are happy to contribute to the autism community through providing a practicum site for UTA applied behavior analysis students. Each semester we are privileged to have several students who contribute greatly to the academy while learning about autism and ABA treatments.