Our Mission
​Meaningful Metrics does not just design behavior plans; we build systems that help children, families, and schools grow together. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates across settings to create individualized, neuroaffirming supports that lead to sustainable success.
Our Approach
Meaningful Metrics believes that change happens when families, schools, and providers work together as one team. Our work bridges these systems, helping families navigate complex supports and helping schools design programs that truly include every learner.
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We offer an integrated range of services, including advocacy and school navigation, home and community systems, telehealth and small-group programs, and school and district partnerships.
Each plan is tailored to the unique strengths and needs of the individuals and teams we serve.
Who We Serve
Our team partners with:
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Families seeking advocacy, guidance, or individualized support at home or school.
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Schools and districts building sustainable, neuroaffirming behavior systems and staff capacity.
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Professionals pursuing BCBA, BCaBA, or RBT supervision or consultation grounded in ethical, evidence-based practice.
This three-tiered model allows Meaningful Metrics to strengthen the connection between home, school, and community, ensuring continuity of care and shared success across environments.
Our Values
Neuroaffirming practice: We honor and support neurological differences as natural variations of the human experience.
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Family strength: We build on what already works, centering caregivers as key partners in change.
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Systems alignment: We bring educators, clinicians, and families into a shared process with clear communication and mutual respect.
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Dignity and inclusion: Every plan and interaction reflects our commitment to equity, belonging, and compassionate care.
Sustainability: We design systems that endure by equipping teams to maintain meaningful progress long after our involvement.
Meet the Owner
Dr. Sarah Heller, Ed.D., BCBA, LBA-NY
Dr. Heller is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and special educator with over 20 years of experience supporting children, families, and schools. Her work spans public and private educational settings, early intervention, clinics, group homes, and agencies. Having developed programming from infancy through adulthood, she brings a deep understanding of how systems can create sustainable, meaningful change and connect families to community supports.
Throughout her career, Dr. Heller has held leadership roles focused on direct care, supervision, staff training, and program development. As a former District-Wide Behavior Specialist, she designed scalable systems, aligned practices with current research, and integrated trauma-informed and neuroaffirming approaches across classrooms and support teams. In addition to her clinical and systems-level work, Dr. Heller serves as a professor and committee chair, where she is committed to advancing research and mentoring future educators and Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Her academic leadership emphasizes compassion, scientific integrity, and the practical application of research to real-world educational settings.
As the Co-Founder of ABA Test Prep and Founder of Metropolitan Interventional Services, Dr. Heller developed innovative, data-driven platforms that expanded access to professional training and direct behavioral supports. These initiatives enhanced the quality of clinical training and service delivery while making behavioral resources more accessible to families and professionals worldwide.
Now as the Founder and Executive Director of Meaningful Metrics, Dr. Heller continues her mission to empower families and schools with the tools, knowledge, and systems needed for success.
Meet the Team
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Jillian Doran
Jillian Doran is a licensed and certified Behavior Analyst in New York State with over 10 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). With a skill set in managing severe behaviors, she has partnered with individuals and families in crisis, developing customized strategies that help learners regain independence and transition back to less restrictive settings.
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Jillian received her behavioral training at the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta, Georgia; where she gained valuable experience in both the Language and Learning Clinic and the Severe Behavior Clinic. Her career has provided her with the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including group homes, telehealth, home-based services, schools, and behavior clinics.
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She holds a Master’s Degree in Neuroscience, Developmental Disabilities, and Mental Retardation, along with a certification and licensure in Applied Behavior Analysis. Jillian also earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Outside of her clinical work, she is an active member of the New York State Association for Behavior Analysis (NYSABA) and the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Diana Guzman
Diana Guzman is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience in social services. Her professional practice is guided by a deep commitment to helping individuals thrive through a person-centered, strength-based approach. She believes that every person has unique abilities and works collaboratively with each client to foster meaningful, lasting change rooted in their strengths and goals.
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Originally from Colombia, Diana brings a culturally responsive perspective to her work, ensuring that the services she provides are respectful, inclusive, and reflective of the diverse backgrounds of the individuals and families she supports. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to connect effectively with a wide range of clients and communities.
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With specialized training in Applied Behavior Analysis, Diana supports individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental needs across home, school, and community settings. She is especially passionate about empowering families and caregivers, offering guidance that is practical, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Joshua May
Joshua is a Board-Certified and Licensed Behavior Analyst. He practices in Long Island and Manhattan. Joshua graduated with a master’s in science from the Sage Colleges Applied Behavior Analysis program.
Joshua has worked in a variety of settings across Long Island and Manhattan, including center-based, home-based, community-based, school settings (elementary through high school), pre-vocational programs, job sites and work-related settings. Joshua first worked with individuals that presented with ASD in 2001, volunteering for a weekend sports program in Westchester New York. He was first introduced to applied behavior analysis in 2006 while working with Dr. Cecelia McCarton at her center-based program for individuals with Autism aged three to twelve. Joshua then went on to work with Dr Peter Gerhardt providing 1:1 services to young adults in a high school and community program that focused on transitioning adolescents with autism into adulthood. After working with Dr Gerhardt, Joshua pursued his master’s degree in applied behavior analysis and became board certified.
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Since then, Joshua has focused on providing the highest quality of services to individuals with ASD in their home and the community. He has focused on using the principles of applied behavior analysis to help all his clients become more independent while also working closely with the parents and caretakers of the individuals he treats. Currently, Joshua consults with families and school districts in Long Island while also providing in-home care to individuals with autism with a focus on parent training.
Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Kye Chang Han
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Shiny Sharma
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Speech Pathologist
Daniel Fitch
With over 15 years of experience in both public school and private practice settings, Daniel Fitch brings a unique blend of perspectives to the families he serves. A lifelong learner, Daniel draws upon knowledge from diverse fields to deepen his understanding of learning, communication, and language development across a wide range of learners.
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His experience includes conducting specialized evaluations that address the specific concerns of caregivers and educational teams. Through his work in multiple settings, Daniel has developed extensive therapeutic expertise supporting learners with AAC needs, auditory processing disorders, phonological and phonemic awareness, apraxia of speech, and emerging speech development in children with complex communication needs.
Speech Pathologist
Tara May
Tara May is an ASHA certified and NYS state licensed speech-language pathologist. She has over 14 years of experience and is adept in the assessment and treatment of individuals presenting with varied diagnoses, such as receptive and expressive language delays, motor speech disorders and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Her professional experience includes working with individuals from ages 3 to 21 years-old who exhibit a wide variety of language skills ranging from limited verbal skills to independent verbal communicators. She also has extensive experience assessing and implementing various forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including low-tech and high-tech speech generating devices and is PROMPT level I
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Tara graduated in 2009 with both her B.A. and M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Adelphi University. She served as the Director of Upper School Speech and Language Services from 2017 t0 2024 at a private, non-for-profit school on the Upper West Side of Manhattan that services individuals with ASD from ages 5 to 21 years-old. Currently, she practices privately by providing direct treatment, family and staff trainings on various topics relating to communication and consulting with school districts regarding AAC across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Tara values the benefits of multidisciplinary collaboration and demonstrates the ability to put evidence-based techniques into practice. She is a firm believer in making therapy a fun learning experience for learners of all ages by incorporating diverse tools and technology within sessions.
School Psychologist
Dana Levine
Dana Levine is a School Psychologist with more than five years of experience partnering with students, families, and school teams across Long Island. She specializes in translating comprehensive assessments into clear, practical supports that work in real classrooms and busy homes. Grounded in a neuroaffirming, strengths based lens, Dana focuses on building sustainable routines, simplifying next steps, and aligning goals across home and school so learners can thrive.
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Dana collaborates closely with educators and related service providers and has served on Committees on Special Education (CSE) subcommittees, helping shape IEPs that reflect each learner’s profile and priorities. Her approach is calm, thorough, and transparent: she removes jargon, coaches caregivers and staff, and makes complex processes feel manageable while keeping dignity and inclusion at the center.
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She holds M.A. and Ed.M. degrees and is actively pursuing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification. A lifelong learner, Dana continues to grow her practice through ongoing professional study as well as mentorship and supervision from experienced BCBAs, ensuring that the supports she designs remain ethical, evidence based, and person centered.
General and Special Education Teacher
Alexa Bernesby
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General and Special Education Teacher
Brett Allison
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General and Special Education Teacher
Ashley Flynn
Ashley is a proud NYC public school teacher with over 18 years of classroom experience. She holds Master’s degrees in Special Education and in Gifted Education from Long Island University and Hunter College. A naturalistic, student-centered educator, Ashley believes in meeting the needs of each child in their own unique way and designing learning that honors individual strengths, interests, and identities. She has taught learners from age 3 through 17 across general and special education settings, including integrated co-teaching, small-group instruction, and gifted programs.
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Ashley has extensive experience supporting twice-exceptional students in her gifted and talented class. She provides rich academic enrichment alongside the practical skills students need to navigate a classroom community, including executive functioning, self-advocacy, and social-emotional learning. Her practice is collaborative and neuroaffirming, grounded in culturally responsive teaching, Universal Design for Learning, and partnership with families and multidisciplinary teams. A fierce advocate for her students, Ashley champions equality and access to any and all tools, services, and opportunities that help children thrive. She loves being an educator and a mother and brings that same care, curiosity, and commitment to every learner she supports. She is a true teacher through and through.
General and Special Education Teacher
Rebecca Friedman
Rebecca is a licensed General and Special Education teacher for grades 1-6, with a Dual Masters in General and Special Education. She has been pouring her love and passion for teaching into education and early childhood since 2017.
Currently, Rebecca works for the New York City Public School District as a first grade special education teacher in an inclusive/ co-teach setting. She is also trained in practices congruent with the ASD NEST program established at NYU, specializing in students with Autism.
Growing up in a family of special educators, she is thrilled to be living her passion of helping children learn in meaningful and memorable ways as well as creating joyful moments for every student she works with.
When Rebecca is not teaching, she is spending time with family, or on stage fulfilling her second passion of performing arts.
School District Leader & Supervisor, Special Education Teacher
Susan Iannuzzi
Susan Iannuzzi is a certified Pre-K through 12th grade Special Education Teacher and School District Administrator and Supervisor. She has a Master of Science degree in Special Education and a Master of Science degree as an NYS School District Administrator. Susan has over 30 years’ experience in a Public School District at the elementary and middle school level as a Special Education teacher and has provided services as a Resource Room teacher, a consultant teacher, an integrated co-teacher, and an Executive Functioning Coach. Throughout her professional career, she also has extensive experience as a team member of the CPSE/CSE Committee and has served as a Committee Chairperson. She is certified and trained in the Orton-Gillingham, Wilson, Preventing Academic Failure, and Fundations Reading Programs. Susan also has extensive experience working in other academic programs, including 20 years’ experience as an ESL/ENL and HSE/GED teacher, testing coordinator, and data manager, specializing in Reading subjects in an NYS-approved Adult Education program. She also has experience in the field of Home Instruction, which has included working as a teacher/tutor and service coordinator, serving students who are homebound due to disciplinary or health reasons.
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As a Special Education Teacher and CPSE/CSE committee member, Susan’s focus is on providing social and academic services, on an individual, group, and family basis, as well as providing support to students and families as they participate in the educational realm. She provides a stress-free environment for the student and family, fostering knowledge, self-assurance, and enjoyment of the educational experience. Her approach to the successful achievement of her students’ and families’ goals includes a team approach to the evaluation of the student, as well as the interdisciplinary development of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Susan strongly believes that input from family members, school team members, and related service providers is essential to the attainment of the identified goals for each family and student and the continued progress in the school setting.
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Wissberline Rene
Wissberline is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Candidate with a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy. With a strong foundation in both behavioral science and clinical mental health, Wissberline brings a holistic, person-centered approach to supporting individuals across diverse needs and settings.
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In addition to their ABA credentials, Wissberline has completed over 700 hours of clinical internship experience in mental health services, working closely with individuals navigating challenges such as depression, ADHD, OCD, borderline personality disorder (BPD), emotional dysregulation, and more. This dual training allows Wissberline to integrate behavioral strategies with compassionate mental health support, tailoring interventions that are both evidence-based and emotionally attuned.
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Having Caribbean heritage and being bilingual in both Creole and English, Wissberline brings a well-rounded, culturally responsive lens to their work. Their background is further enriched by culturally diverse training in the mental health field, equipping them with the insight to recognize how cultural identity, values, and lived experiences influence behavior, intervention strategies, and treatment planning. This perspective ensures that the services they provide are respectful, inclusive, and tailored to the unique cultural contexts of the individuals and families they support. By bridging language and cultural understanding, Wissberline helps ensure that therapeutic interventions are both accessible and effective across diverse communities.
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Wissberline holds a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and is trained in adult and pediatric CPR, automated external defibrillation (AED) including child AED updates, and specialized resuscitation protocols for stroke, cardiac arrest, and other cardiopulmonary emergencies. This readiness reflects Wissbelrine’s commitment to safety and preparedness in every environment they serve.
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With specialized training in ABA, Wissberline supports individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental needs in home, school, and community environments. They are especially passionate about empowering caregivers through practical, compassionate guidance that promotes long-term success and well-being.
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Namra Shahzad
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Behavior Intervention Specialist
Jace Horsford
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