ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORAL SOLUTIONS

Essential Behavioral Solutions Qualified Staff

Anne Silcher - Director
Anne Silcher earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy from California State University Chico in 2000.  She has been working in human services since 1999 and has her QMRP Certificate. Silcher is a instructor/trainer in Professional Crisis Management and PCM Behavior Tools. Silcher has an extensive background working with a broad range of developmental disabilities. 

Mary Lynn Weber-Pahlow, Ph.D. - Behavioral Educator/Trainer

Dr. Weber-Pahlow earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1989 from California Graduate School of Family Psychology.  She has served as a psychologist inpatient at Agnew’s Development Center, and counselor at the Vietnam Veterans Outreach Center.  Dr. Weber-Pahlow has served as a consultant for San Andreas Regional Center and Far Northern Regional Center.  She has extensive experience working with children and adults with Pervasive Developmental Disorders/Autism Spectrum.

Lynn Baker, Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Lynn Baker attended St. Cloud State University where she earned a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. She received her undergraduate degree in Community Psychology from Saint Cloud State University. Lynn has experience in the assessment and treatment of severe challenging behaviors displayed by individuals with varying diagnoses.

Tara Grant, BCaBA, Behavior Analyst
Tara is a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)/Behavior Analyst), with a psychology degree from Florida State University. She has taught BehaviorTools in a classroom setting and through on-site follow-up training with parents of abused and neglected children. The majority of her work experience has been gained through one-on-one work with parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities on parenting skills, problem behavior reduction, and child focused skill acquisition training.  

Sue Canty, Support Manager
Sue is a certified PCM, Basic BehaviorTools and BehaviorTools instructor, and has worked in the human services field for more than 20 years, including experience in a crisis unit for the criminally insane and dangerous, at a Regional Treatment Center. She attended Mankato and St. Cloud State Universities, majoring in Psychology and Special Education.

Jared Cheak, Support Manager
Jared is a certified Basic BehavorialTools and BehaviorTools instructor. He has worked in the human service field for 12 years and has held a variety of positions from direct care, Human Resources, and program manager in 24 adult foster care sites. Jared is a member of the Minnesota National Guard.  He has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Human Resource Management from DeVry University in Edina, MN.