Lauren Drake earned a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Washington and has been a certified teacher since 2012. Currently, Lauren is an early childhood behavior specialist and coaches special education preschool teachers for a local school district. With extensive experience in early intervention and classroom instruction for children from birth to age five, she is dedicated to incorporating evidence-based, inclusive practices into educational settings. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2022. Her role as a BCBA at a non-profit ABA organization has further expanded her expertise to include work with elementary-aged children and adolescents.