About Me

Introduction

Hello, I’m Ashley Potratz, I am a compassionate Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) dedicated to empowering children with diverse abilities and their families. I spent nine years as a special education teacher in public schools, working with young children with autism, ADHD, developmental delays, and challenging behaviors. During that time, I collaborated with occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physical therapists, and social workers for a  holistic, individualized, and effective support plan for my students.

Before becoming a BCBA, I worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for two years, providing in-home and clinic-based services. Later, I completed a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a Concentration in Autism. I have used my skills to support young individuals, families, teachers, service providers, and school districts. I am committed to using evidence-based practices and my expertise to help children, their families, and their communities thrive as they navigate developmental and behavioral challenges.

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About Me

Active Licensure & Certifications

  • BCBA Certification Number: 1-23-66990
  • Behavior Analyst Illinois Licenses Number: 152003124
  • Professional Educator License: 996038
    • ESL Endorsement
    • Early Childhood Special Education Letter of Approval

Contact me for more information on Licensure and Certification details.

 

Credentials

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT):
10/20-6/22

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA): 7/23-present
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Concentration in Autism

Special Education Teacher: 8/2016-present
Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education
Professional Educator License

Experience

Experience

Special Education Teacher:

Illinois Public School (8/2016-present)
Preschool & Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Inclusive Special Education Resource Teacher (K-5th Grade)
Soccer and Cross Country Coach (6th-8th Grade)

Registered Behavior Technician for Early Childhood:
Chicago, IL (10/20-7/21)

Education

Van Loan School at Endicott College, Beverly, MA
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Concentration in Autism
May 2023

Aurora University, Aurora, IL
English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement
November 2017

Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education
Professional Educator License
Endorsements: Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1), PreK-Age 21; Early Childhood Letter of Approval
May 2016

Education
Memberships

Memberships

Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

Additional Qualifications

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certified
Mandated Reporter