Building Capacity and Connection: Navigating School-Based Behavior Support with Nicky Schneider

Hosts Timothy Yeager and Hillary Laney welcome Nicky Schneider to The HRE Podcast to discuss her experience as a behavior analyst and educator. They explore the challenges of consulting in schools, building staff capacity, and creating supportive environments for both educators and students. Nicky shares insights on navigating complex educational settings, promoting collaboration, and fostering a culture of reflection and growth.

In this episode of The HRE Podcast, Timothy Yeager and Hillary Laney explore a transformative, autonomy-centered approach to pediatric feeding therapy with guest Dr. Yev Veverka. They discuss the shift from traditional extinction-based methods to a compassionate, tiered model that promotes positive mealtime experiences and intrinsic motivation for children. The conversation delves into strategies for supporting families, fostering self-reflection, and honoring individual needs in feeding practices.

Timothy Yeager and Hillary Laney welcome Dr. Mari-Luci Cerda to discuss the importance of co-regulation, resilience, and leadership in behavior analysis. Dr. Cerda shares her experiences building a compassionate model of care, focusing on supporting staff, promoting psychological safety, and fostering genuine connections. This episode explores Dr. Cerda's RRE framework (Regulated, Responsive, Empowered) and offers practical insights for leaders looking to create supportive, growth-oriented environments.

Timothy Yeager and Hillary Laney are joined by Brit Bauerle and Edward Sanabria, who discuss their roles in mentoring clinicians and directors. Brit and Edward, both part of Centria's Functional Assessment and Treatment Implementation team, highlight the importance of building rapport, genuine curiosity, and providing tailored support through shaping and active listening, demonstrating a shift from directive leadership to building capacity and fostering a positive learning environment.

Hosts Hillary Laney and Timothy Yeager welcome Dr. Nasiah Cirincione-Ulezi and Dr. Ellie Kazemi to discuss the importance of building relationships and trust in the field. Dr. Cirincione-Ulezi and Dr. Kazemi share their experiences and insights on how to create a supportive and psychologically safe environment for staff and clients, emphasizing the need for ongoing reflection and self-awareness to improve as leaders.

In the Season 2 premiere of the HRE Podcast, Timothy Yeager and Hillary Laney shift the focus to the people behind the care—the staff. They explore how fostering emotional safety, curiosity, and joy in challenging work environments supports both client outcomes and long-term staff well-being. Through personal reflection and open dialogue, they lay the groundwork for a season centered on compassionate leadership and sustainable care.

Erin Cook - Director of Clinical Services - joins Hillary and Timothy on this episode of HRE. Listen as they discuss Erin's journey to Centria, the Foundational Plan, mentorship and more.

Meet Nicole Browe! Hear Nicole's journey at Centria - from starting as a Behavior Technician to becoming a BCBA, a CLR, and now a DCS! Nicole, alongside hosts Timothy Yeager and Hillary Laney, discuss mentorship, personal growth, and more on this episode of the HRE Podcast.

Nyrie Kasparian, Director of Clinical Services in DFW, joins hosts Hillary Laney and Timothy Yeager to discuss how mentorship and training helps build confidence and positively improve outcomes for clients.

Joining Centria in 2016, Lauren has progressed through many positions and locations with the organization. Hillary, Timothy and Lauren discuss trust, HRE and the importance of the Foundational Plan in this episode of HRE.