THE TCS TEAM

Our Community

The Craig School is built on relationships.

Our community includes educators, administrators, and research leaders who work closely together to support students with ADHD and executive functioning challenges. Each role plays a part in creating a school environment that is structured, consistent, and responsive to the needs of our students and families.

TCS Community

"Members of the TCS staff showed up on a Friday night, on their own time, to support him. That level of care and connection is rare."

Erin, TCS Parent

Our Mission

To provide a safe and nurturing environment in which children can connect, communicate, and create.

Our Vision

For each child to realize his or her unique social, emotional, and academic potential.

Shaniah Branson, M.A. Shaniah Branson, M.A.
Shaniah Branson, M.A.
Education Specialist
Josh Brown, M.A., M.Ed. Josh Brown, M.A., M.Ed.
Josh Brown, M.A., M.Ed.
Program Manager, SPED Services
Nikki Chen, B.A. Nikki Chen, Behavior Specialist
Nikki Chen, B.A.
Behavior Specialist
Avery Friesen, B.A. Avery Friesen, B.A.
Avery Friesen, B.A.
Education Specialist
Sasha Gavronsky, M.S., BCBA Sasha Gavronsky, M.S., BCBA
Sasha Gavronsky, M.S., BCBA
Data & Reporting Coordinator
Mary Gonzalez, B.A. Mary Gonzalez, B.A.
Mary Gonzalez, B.A.
Social Skills Coordinator
Rose Holland, MSW Rose Holland, MSW
Rose Holland, MSW
Director of Administration
Eric Jimenez-Lindmeier, B.A. Eric Jimenez-Lindmeier, B.A.
Eric Jimenez-Lindmeier, B.A.
Director of Advancement
Mariem Kamal, B.S. Mariem Kamal, B.S.
Mariem Kamal, B.S.
Behavior Specialist
Karen Ketterer, B.A. Karen Ketterer, Ed Specialist Mentor Teacher
Karen Ketterer, B.A.
Ed Specialist Mentor Teacher
Boris Lee, B,A. Boris Lee. B.A.
Boris Lee, B,A.
Behavior Specialist
Kristina Mendoza, B.S. Kristina Mendoza. B.S.
Kristina Mendoza, B.S.
Behavior Specialist
Erica Nguyen, MSW, LCSW Erica Nguyen, MSW, LCSW
Erica Nguyen, MSW, LCSW
Director of Community Health
Jennifer Nguyen, B.A. Jennifer Nguyen, B.A.
Jennifer Nguyen, B.A.
Lead Behavior Specialist
Dr. Chelsea O'Haire, Psy.D Dr. Chelsea O'Haire, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Chelsea O'Haire, Psy.D
Clinical Psychologist
Jessica Orduna-Corrales, B.A. Jessica Orduna-Corrales, B.A.
Jessica Orduna-Corrales, B.A.
Lead Behavior Specialist
Danielle Peyton, B.A. Danielle Peyton. B.A.
Danielle Peyton, B.A.
Teacher
Robert Peyton, B.A. Robert Peyton. B.A.
Robert Peyton, B.A.
Training Programs Coordinator
Mikaela Pulse, PhD, PPS, NCSP Mikaela Pulse, School Psychologist
Mikaela Pulse, PhD, PPS, NCSP
School Psychologist
Patty Ramsey, M.A., LMFT Patty Ramsey. M.A., LMFT
Patty Ramsey, M.A., LMFT
Director of Students & Families
Carol Reed, B.A. Carol Reed. B.A.
Carol Reed, B.A.
Admissions Coordinator
Sabrina Schuck, Ph.D. Sabrina Schuck, Ph.D., Executive Director
Sabrina Schuck, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Lydia Steinhoff, B.A. Lydia Steinhoff, Lead Behavior Specialist
Lydia Steinhoff, B.A.
Lead Behavior Specialist
Susie Torosian, B.A Susie Torosian, Behavior Specialist
Susie Torosian, B.A
Behavior Specialist
Kathleen Tran, B.A. Kathleen Tran. B.A.
Kathleen Tran, B.A.
Behavior Specialist
Chris Tulio, B.A. Chris Tulio, B.A.
Chris Tulio, B.A.
Lead Behavior Counselor
Justin Vu, M.S. Justin Vu, M.S.
Justin Vu, M.S.
Teacher
Nas Whittle, M.A., LMFT-A Nas Whittle, Counselor
Nas Whittle, M.A., LMFT-A
Counselor
Nina Yewell, B.A. Nina Yewell, B.A.
Nina Yewell, B.A.
Behavior Specialist
Cassie Zeiler, B.A. Cassie Zeiler, B.A.
Cassie Zeiler, B.A.
Research & Training Coordinator

Board of Directors

Stewardship with Purpose
The Board of Directors provides governance, oversight, and long-term vision for The Craig School. Board members bring experience in education, law, finance, business, and community leadership, ensuring the school remains mission-driven, fiscally responsible, and focused on sustainable growth.
Their role is to protect the integrity of the program while supporting its continued development for the students and families we serve.
 
David Allison, Chair | Sandy Avzaradel, Member | Steve Flam, Member | Erin Tyler, Member

Scientific Advisory Board

Guided by Research. Grounded in Practice.

The Scientific Advisory Board supports The Craig School’s commitment to research-informed education. Composed of respected scholars and practitioners in child development, behavioral health, and education, this board helps ensure that our approach remains aligned with current evidence and best practices.

Their guidance strengthens the connection between science and classroom life, reinforcing our commitment to thoughtful, evolving support for students.

Sabrina Schuck, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Pediatrics, UC Irvine, Chair
Maryam Abdullah, Ph.D., Parenting Program Director, Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley, Advisor
John Brady, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Education, Chapman University, Advisor
Ron Kotkin, Ph.D., Clinical Professor Emeritus, Pediatrics, UC Irvine, Advisor
Matt Koury, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Clinical Professor, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, UCLA, Advisor
Kimberley Lakes, Ph.D., Professor, Psychiatry, UC Riverside, Advisor
Marc Lerner, M.D., Clinical Professor Emeritus, Pediatrics, UC Irvine, Advisor
Aubrey Fine, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Education, California Polytechnic State University, Advisor
Jessica Borelli, Ph.D., Professor of Psychological Science, UC Irvine, Advisor