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PJ Perisic
Director of Business Development PJ comes to the OBA from a role in senior management and partnership development in private industry. He has a passion for creating and developing new projects and uses his skills to create new directions for the OBA, helping to achieve the organizations development goals alongside an amazing team of talented individuals. Creativity, passion and accountability are his guiding principles leading him towards success . Holding a degree in Public Relations, PJ enjoys public speaking and brand development. When not in the office, he passes the time by training his dog Leia and spending time with his family. |
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Kristina Clemmer
Administrator (Hespeler Campus) Kristina was born to organize and has true passion (or some would say obsession) for post-it's, coloured pens, filing tabs and list making. At Oak Bridge Academy she gets to apply her administrative and organizational skills to the day to day behind the scenes "juggling act" of administration at a busy school. Kristina ran a home childcare for 18 years before joining the team at OBA in 2022. Her love for children and passion for organization help things run smoothly for the kiddo's, their families and staff and she loves every minute of it. |
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Heather McLaughlin
Administrator (Forward Campus) Heather is excited to return to Oak Bridge Academy, bringing her strong administrative skills and passion for teamwork to support the parents, staff, and students she holds dear. As a proud member of the team that helped establish the school, Heather’s dedication to fostering a thriving and inclusive community is at the heart of her work. In addition to her professional experience, Heather spent 15 years running a successful home daycare in Kitchener while simultaneously volunteering as the volunteer parent administrator for a local children and youth choral choir. Her ability to balance these roles speaks to her organizational expertise and commitment to nurturing a strong community for all ages. When Heather isn’t walking Percy, her beloved standard poodle, she enjoys trying out new restaurants with her husband or spending quality time with her son and two daughters. She’s thrilled to be back at Oak Bridge Academy and looks forward to contributing and being part of its continued success. |
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Christina (Tina) Camacho Cabral
B.HSc, M.ADS, R.B.A (Ont), BCBA - Clinical Coordinator (Forward Campus) Christina is a Registered Behaviour Analyst with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She completed her Masters of Applied Disability Studies with a Specialization in ABA at Brock University after receiving her Bachelor's degree at Western University and completing the Autism and Behaviour Science Certificate program at Mohawk College. It was this first experience with ABA that established her motivation and compassion to support children and youth in reaching their fullest potential in every way that she could. Christina has been working in the field of ABA for the last 12 years in various settings and began at Oak Bridge Academy in 2018. She is passionate about supporting the students and their families at the Forward Campus of OBA, using evidence-based practices, to gain the skills and strategies needed to live a happy and autonomous life both at school and in the community. Christina was born and raised in Cambridge and can be found spending her spare time with her husband and two children when she's not at work. |
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Stephanie Romano-Pidberezny
B.Sc/M.PEd R.B.A.(Ont), BCBA - Clinical Coordinator (Hespeler Campus) Stephanie is a Registered Behaviour Analyst with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario and a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She completed her Masters of Professional Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis through the University of Western Ontario and has worked in the field of ABA for 9-years in various capacities. Her dedication and compassion for encouraging students in their learning, growth and reaching their fullest potential continues to reinforce her passion for what she does through supporting OBA students. She thoroughly enjoys being a part of a school team that is passionate about providing effective support to students as they reach their goals, develop meaningful friendships and explore exciting ways of learning. Stephanie is excited to be supporting all of the students and their families at the Hespeler campus this year at OBA as a Clinical Coordinator designing school-wide, class-wide and individualized strategies to foster the success of our students. During her down time she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, crocheting, and reading books. |
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Ryan Lane
Senior Behaviour Therapist (Hespeler Campus) Ryan is a graduate of the Masters of professional education program with specialization in applied behaviour analysis from Western University and is working towards registration as a behaviour analyst. His experience comes from working in inclusion services, one-one intervention, entry to school classrooms and consultative roles. He is passionate about empowering students to reach their true potential using behaviour analysis as well as acceptance and commitment therapy. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, reading and spending time with his family. |
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Kaitlin Weeks
BA/M.S.Ed - Special Education Resource Teacher Kaitlin graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with a Bachelor of Arts, with a focus in Psychology. She furthered her education by receiving her Masters in Science in Education at Medaille College in Amherst, New York. With over 13 years of experience in education, Kaitlin has worked as an occasional teacher for both the District School Board of Niagara and the Upper Grand District School Board. She may be a familiar face to some; Kaitlin previously worked at Oak Bridge Academy for three years as the Junior division teacher, before taking an extended maternity leave. Kaitlin has developed a deep commitment to supporting diverse learners and creating inclusive classroom environments where every student can thrive. Over the course of her career, Kaitlin has designed and implemented tailored educational strategies, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and championed the needs of students with varying abilities. Her extensive background and passion for special education underscores a career devoted to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students and their families. |
