Adrianna Kleckley McCullar

Founder | Executive Director
Adrianna founded Carolina Behavior & Beyond in August of 2011. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Unumb Center of Neurodevelopment since 2012. She is extremely passionate about serving the underserved in rural counties across South Carolina. In 2014, Adrianna created The CB&B Adopt A Family program to assist families in rural areas at Christmas.
Mrs. McCullar lives in Lexington County and is married to her husband, Brent. She enjoys being a mom, taking care of her animals, spending time with family at the beach and decorating.
“Having a younger brother with special needs, I know the everyday struggles families go through and I feel that it’s very important to have a hopeful and positive outlook for the future. I try to pass along this approach to each of the families I serve. I enjoy the challenge of working with children with Autism and behavior issues and believe that every child has potential that should never be limited. I love what I do, it’s truly amazing to see a child develop and transform before my very eyes.”
Katie Wilson

Director of Early Intervention
Midlands Office
Katie has more than fifteen years experience working with children and nine of those years working with children with special needs. She specializes in autism, speech delay, and children that display difficult behavior issues. Katie has a daughter that received early intervention services and has seen first hand what a difference early intervention can make in a child’s future.
“I began my journey working with special needs children when I was interning for my undergraduate degree. I was placed in a self-contained autism classroom, and I was very unsure of myself because that scenario was out of my comfort zone. I decided to dive right in and soon realized I’d found my calling.”
Midlands Office
Crystal Collum

Early Intervention Supervisor
Midlands Office
“I have had a passion for working with children for as long as i can remember and my love for working with them has only grown.``
Sarah Samundsen

Early Intervention Supervisor
Midlands Office
The best part about being an EI is getting to watch/help a child grow, learn, and develop to the best of their ability and to provide parents with the knowledge and confidence to navigate through everything alongside their child(ren). Being an EI is truly not just a job, it’s a passion
Whitney Tipton

Early Intervention Supervisor
Midlands Office
Adrianna founded Carolina Behavior & Beyond in August of 2011. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Autism Academy of SC. She has also been a Guest Speaker at the Family Connection Conference for many years.
“I always knew I wanted to work with children in some aspect, but it was not until I was in college that I learned how. I started volunteering to work with individuals with special needs in college and have never looked back. I know this is where I am meant to be.”
Amber Hunter

Quality Assurance Coordinator
Midlands Office
Ashley Barnhill

Early Interventionist
Midlands Office
I have worked with children for seven years. I really enjoy working with babies. I love watching the children’s developmental milestones get achieved. I fell in love with working with children with special needs because my mother taught school for many years, and she just retired. Also, I served with my church in the special needs ministry.
I always knew I wanted to work with children but never knew the capacity until I found out about Early Intervention. I know this is where I belong because it so easily mixes my early childhood background and my special needs background.
“I always knew I wanted to work with children but never knew the capacity until I found out about Early Intervention. I know this is where I belong because it so easily mixes my early childhood background and my special needs background.”
Brittany Hill

Service Coordinator
Midlands Office
Cassidy Huggins-Scott

Early Interventionist
Midlands Office
“I love having the opportunity to be a part of a team that gives each child in our path the best chance for success.”
Hanna Lei Atterson

Early Interventionist
Midlands Office
Hannah Watkins

Trainer/Early Interventionist
Midlands Office
“What I love most about being an EI is providing the knowledge & resources that families need in order to empower them to advocate for their child”
Jessica Culp

Early Interventionist
Midlands Office
Megan Chalmers

Intake Coordinator/Early Interventionist
Midlands Office
“I love children and watching them learn through play and exploration. As a parent I know how difficult it is to be a mom and welcome the chances I have in my EI position to help other moms and dads.”
Nikki Ballinger

Early Interventionist
Midlands Office
I have worked with children for several years. I fell in love with working with children with special needs when my son was diagnosed with Autism. Researching and helping other parents eventually led me to public speaking and community involvement, bringing compassion and support to parents across the US.
I learned about Carolina Behavior and Beyond from a parent who spoke very highly of the founder and her team. I am so excited to be a part of something so great!
Olivia Robbins

Early Interventionist
Midlands Office
Patt Kleckley

Office Manager
Midlands Office
Mrs. Kleckley is an avid artist and loves to create-In her spare time, Patt enjoys vacationing with her family, traveling, and spending time relaxing on her porch.
“I believe in the mission of Carolina Behavior & Beyond. As the mom of an adult son with special needs, I know what a positive impact early intervention can have on both the child and their family. Back in the 1980’s when Reuben was first diagnosed, the lack of services we experienced left us as parents feeling isolated and disheartened. I am so grateful to be a part of a team that provides a positive outlook with hope and support for the future of families.”
Reuben Kleckley

Happiness Coordinator
Baseball, NFL, and of course cheering on the Gamecocks are just a few of his favorite things, along with Bluegrass Music, Alan Jackson and attending Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church.
“Ha ha - got you!”
Robin Lang

Early Interventionist
Midlands Office
After I became a Mother, I started teaching preschool and did so for 9 years. One of my favorite things is watching children learn and grow and I just love being a part of that.
I then spent 4 years working with elementary school students in a specialized autism support program. Witnessing these children grow and not only achieve success, but also thrive was such an awesome experience.
I truly feel that my past vocations and many of my experiences have pointed me in this direction and I’m so excited and grateful to be a part of the Carolina Behavior & Beyond team.
As an Early Interventionist I have the opportunity and privilege to make a difference in the lives of families while getting to experience the joy of seeing children grow and blossom.
As an early interventionist I have the opportunity and privilege to make a difference in the lives of families while getting to experience the joy of seeing children grow and blossom.
Sara Mills

Early Interventionist
Midlands Office
“Not only do we have the opportunity to work with other professionals, but we become part of the family. Working together as a team gives our families the knowledge they need to help our kiddos reach their goals.”
Brianna Kosch

Early Interventionist
Midlands Office
Piedmont Office
Jennifer Williams

Early Intervention Supervisor
Piedmont
“Working with children has always been a passion of mine. When I started working at a head start program in 2007, my love for working with special needs children grew. After working there for seven years, I transitioned to working with children with Autism. I did Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy (ABA) for over three years with children ages three to seven.”
Crystal Langford

Early Interventionist
Piedmont
“I love being an EI because it is the most rewarding job that I’ve ever had outside of being a mother to my own children”
Regina Simpkins

Intake Coordinator/Early Interventionist
Piedmont
Regina is a wife and the mother of two children and calls Johnston, SC her home. She has been working in the special education field for three years and as an educator for ten. She has been living it first-hand since her daughter was born seventeen years ago with a genetic disorder.
“Having a job where I can work with children with special needs is incredibly fulfilling. I love seeing the light bulb come on in a child’s eyes when they understand what you have been teaching them.”
Low Country Office
Dorthy Dukes

Early Interventionist
Low Country
“Sixteen years ago, I became a special needs parent. Becoming a special needs family was and still is an emotional and physical roller-coaster. As a mother, each and every morning, I wonder what this day will bring. We live the day to day challenges of being a special needs family. For example, multiple appointments in one day, not having a clear understanding of why/how, and creating a healthy support system. Through my career in Early Intervention I hope that just maybe, my testimony will help others.
Life is forever changing.
Randi Williams

Early Interventionist
Low Country
Upstate Office
Laura Arrieta

Early Interventionist
Upstate Office
Being an EI is an enormous calling and such a blessing in my life. I love coming alongside families in their time of need and helping them gain the tools they need to see their children develop and thrive. Building relationships with families and seeing kids learn new skills every day is incredibly rewarding.