Our story is one that began as co workers, sprouted into a friendship, and grew into a passion for serving children. Together we have a combined experience of 18 years working with young children and their families. As credentialed early intervention specialists,
we have been dedicated to providing quality learning opportunities for children with unique learning needs. Working together for many years, we knew there was specific area of need for social groups where children could learn social skills, engage with their peers, and emotional growth! This is where LEAF blossomed from idea to an action plan.
We believe that learning should be engaging, interactive, and fun. That's why we have developed a unique approach to social emotional development that combines evidence based practices and peer engagement.
We thank you for your interest in what we have to offer,
Megan & Sally
Megan is a long time Burbank resident that received her undergraduate degree from California State University, Northridge in 2008. She began her teaching career with the Burbank Unified School District in 2006. Her journey started in a preschool setting where she discovered the district's special education early development program. This is where her passion for teaching children with unique learning capabilities sprouted. Striving to gain more knowledge and hands on experience in the special education field, Megan became at home behavior therapist where she received extensive training while working closely with children and their families. A short time later, Megan earned her ECSE credential and became an early intervention specialist in the winter of 2016. Throughout her 18 years of experience in the early childhood field, Megan has supported a variety of children with ASD, speech and language impairments, ADHD, developmental disorders, and genetic disorders.
Sally received her undergraduate degree in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge in 2015. In 2019, she received her Master of Arts degree in Special Education from California State University, Los Angeles with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis. Throughout her career, she has worked as a behavioral therapist and early intervention specialist. She is passionate about helping students with various developmental, behavioral, and learning challenges. As a young learner, Sally struggled to read and write. At the age of 10, she was diagnosed with a Specific Learning Disability and knew she wanted to pursue a career to help other students find their way of learning and inspire other struggling learners to achieve academic success. Sally has experience in helping students who have been diagnosed with ASD and ADD/ADHD to develop executive functioning skills and self-regulation strategies to better assist their academic/social performance. She is passionate and dedicated to pushing boundaries for all exceptional learners.
Dr. Joslyn Carrell is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist from Northern California, with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from West Coast University. She is deeply committed to helping children overcome challenges and develop essential life skills. With a focus on personalized and engaging therapy sessions, she works to enhance fine motor skills, sensory integration, and overall development. Her compassionate and creative approach ensures that each child feels supported and empowered to reach their full potential. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys staying active through workouts and hiking, experimenting with new recipes, and relaxing by painting or playing with her cat.
Preny’s passion for Art ignited at a young age, leading her to earn an Art degree from California State University, Northridge, in 2017. Over the past seven years, she has taught Art to students aged 3-17, blending her creative expertise with educational practice. Her experience in a Preschool Special Education setting deepened her commitment to working with children with diverse disabilities. This led her to Burbank Unified School District, where she began as a special education assistant. Driven by this new direction, Preny pursued further qualifications, obtaining her Credential and Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education from California State University, Los Angeles, in 2022. She is now an Early Intervention Specialist at LA Unified School District, where she is dedicated to creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment for young children with varying needs. Her background in art education enriches her approach, allowing her to integrate creative and therapeutic techniques into her teaching methods.
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