Meet Our Owner
Rachael Farkas is a passionate mother of three residing in Franklin, TN. She is also a licensed special education teacher and a certified potty training consultant from the Institute of Pediatric Sleep & Parenting. Rachael holds an M.Ed in special education with a focus on Autism from Temple University. Though a New Jersey girl at heart, she is an outspoken advocate for autistic individuals in her community and around the world.
Rachael travels with Autism on the Seas to provide family support while on vacation and ventured to Kenya in 2022 to help train, teach, and collaborate with educators on how to work with children with autism. In addition to her global work, she has many years of experience as a special education and autism support teacher in Pennsylvania, along with experience as a K-3 inclusion specialist.
With extensive experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Rachael specializes in working with children with behavioral needs. She loves supporting families through the initial diagnostic process and is skilled in coaching them through their therapeutic options while creating positive home environments. Rachael also specializes in potty training children with any level of autism
Rachael enjoys working with children of all ability levels, offering services such as setting structured routines in the home, social skills training, and parent coaching. She believes that all children deserve the opportunity to experience and access all that their communities have to offer. Outside of her professional life, Rachael enjoys sharing adventures with her family, focusing on health and wellness, and spending time with close friends.
Education and Certification
Bachelor's of Education: N-8 | Rider University | Trenton, NJ
Master of Arts: Special Education | Temple University | Philadelphia PA
Continuing education and training in areas such as coaching techniques, business strategy, and leadership development
Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting | Potty Training Certification
N-8 NJ Teaching Certification
K-8 PA Special Education Certification
K-8 TN Special Education Certification
American Red Cross | CPR First Aid Certificate