The Spark Learning Team
Our compassionate, highly qualified Spark team makes a positive impact in our children’s lives. Our board-certified ABA therapists (BCBAs) and Speech Language Pathologists have education-based master’s degrees, and extensive experience working with children.
Our employment policy is of the highest standards in the field and ensures we bring in the best. Our layers of support, and ongoing training and development ensure we maintain high-quality programs and deliver consistent results. With such an incredible Spark team, we’re able to develop strong relationships with each child, family, and our local Austin community that last a lifetime.
Compassionate and Qualified
Our compassionate, highly qualified team makes a positive impact in your child’s life. Our board-certified ABA therapists and Speech Language Pathologists have education-based master’s degrees and extensive experience working with children.
High Standards
Our employment policy is of the highest standards in the field and ensures we bring in the best. Our layers of clinical support and ongoing training and development ensure we maintain high-quality services and deliver consistent results.
Strong Relationships
With such an incredible Spark team, we’re able to develop strong relationships with each child, family, and our local Austin community that last a lifetime.
BCBA
Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) design and oversee individualized treatment plans, providing guidance and support to therapists. Their expertise ensures progress for the individuals and families we serve.
RBT Therapist
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are essential in supporting individuals and families. Their knowledge, compassion, and dedication are crucial to our clients' success.
Preschool Teacher
Our Preschool Teachers create inclusive learning environments, nurturing each child's potential and fostering growth and connections with peers.
Speech Therapist
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) assess and treat communication needs, developing personalized therapy plans to enhance speech and language skills.
Office Team
The backbone of our operations, the Office Team provides essential support to our team, clients, and families.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team provides daily support and guidance for the entire team and our families, upholding our values and culture of growth and development.
Kristen Rakun M.Ed., BCBA, LBA
Kristen has nearly 20 years’ experience as a behavior therapist and board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) and many more years working with children in various educational settings. Before founding Spark Learning, she helped open the doors at the Autism Early Learning Center of Austin LLC (AELC). Her contributions as a clinical director were wide-ranging, including curriculum development, treatment oversight, in-school consultations, staff management, and more. She has also taught in a classroom for children with autism at the Moore-Weis Children’s Center of Austin and served as a behavior therapist at Partners in Excellence in Burnsville, MN. Kristen studied psychology at the University of St. Thomas in St Paul, MN, and later earned a Master’s in Special Education from the University of Texas, Austin. When she isn’t with the Spark team and families, she enjoys being outdoors and active with her family all around Austin.
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