Jennifer Mitchell, M.S. Ed.

Ms. Mitchell has her Bachelor’s degree in Education and Psychology and her Master’s degree in Intensive Special Needs with a concentration in Autism. She holds a Georgia teaching certificate and has taught Special Education in the public schools for 7 years. She has been working with children with autism since 1993 and received her training at the New England Center for Autism, in Massachusetts. She is currently working as the Autism Consultant for the Marietta City Schools in addition to supervising at Summit Learning Center.

Shauna Courtney, M.Ed., BCBA

Ms. Courtney has her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education and her Master’s degree in Special Education, with a concentration in Autism/Emotional Disorders. She has been working with children with autism since 1994, receiving her training through various Behavior Analysts, as well as attending workshops. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and has been providing consultation and direct therapy to children with autism, focusing on intensive behavioral intervention.

Summit Learning Center Staff


Our therapists hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field. They all come to Summit Learning Center with experience with children with Special Needs, and in most cases they have prior experience with children with Autism. All staff are trained on-site and receive daily supervision.