George is a native of Indiana. He has been in the Washington, DC metro area for three years. He received a B.S in Elementary and Special education from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. He also has a master'€™s degree in Education administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. George has seven years of experience serving the needs of children with many types of development disabilities in various educational settings. His research interests are: inclusionary practices, best practices for teaching students with developmental delays, and organizational growth. In his spare time, George enjoys painting, museums, and playing video games.

Office: 301-649-8202
Cell: 301-370-8916
Email: GBlackmon@csaac.org

Josh Sarracino has worked for the CSAAC Community School of Maryland for 8 years as a Teacher Assistant, Special Education Teacher, and Assistant Director for School Operations. On top of managing the daily oversight of school operations, he is also responsible for transition planning and community vocational supports for the transition-aged students enrolled at CSM.  Josh graduated with honors from Rowan University in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in Communications and a specialization in writing. He received his MBA with a specialization in non-profit executive and organizational management from Indiana Wesleyan University.  He also serves as a consultant for outside agencies on the development and implementation of training modules and materials for educational and non-educational staff working with students diagnosed with autism. 

Office: 240-912-3602
Cell: 301-370-5657
Fax: 240-813-1010
Email: JSarracino@csaac.org

Office: 240-912-3693
Cell: 240-372-6315
Email: ADelaney@csaac.org

Dr. Smith has served as the lead psychologist at CSAAC since 1981 and in addition has directed federal research grants and worked on federal model program and replication grants awarded to CSAAC. Dr. Smith was awarded a Mary Switzer Senior Research Fellowship by the National Institute of Handicapped Research and in 1989, her work at CSAAC was recognized with the Governor of Maryland's €œHealth Care Professional of the Year€ award. Dr. Smith has authored several books, including Autism and Life in the Community. She has also written book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Smith has been an invited speaker throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.

Office: 240-912-2220
Email: MSmith@csaac.org

Office: 240-912-2271
Email: JEidelman@csaac.org

Dr. Larissa Reynolds has been a licensed psychologist in Maryland since 1998. She earned her Ph.D in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University in 1996. She completed a pre-doctoral internship through Brown University and postdoctoral fellowship in the Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program at the Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Office: 240-912-3643
Email: LReynolds@csaac.org

Office: 240-912-3642
Email: CCaselles@csaac.org

Anca Lapos has a Master of Science from Hood College. She joined the Community School of Maryland in early 2010.

Office: 240-912-3694
Email: ALapos@csaac.org

Kate Patterson joined the Community School of Maryland in July of 2010. Kate worked for three years at the New England Center for Children (NECC), a private school for children with autism, in their residential program, teaching nine high school aged boys with severe autism. While at NECC, Kate also pursued a master’s degree in Special Education at Simmons College in Boston, MA, specializing in severe need/autism. After graduating from her program, Kate spent one year at the Forbush Therapeutic Preschool in Towson, MD, but missed working with high school students.

Office: 240-912-3613
Email: KPatterson@csaac.org

Nikki Margolis is going on her third year as a special education teacher at CSAAC. She was at the Brookeville campus for 2 years and is currently at the Northwood Highschool campus. Nikki graduated Towson University with a degree in psychology in 2000. Currently Nikki is pursuing her Masters in Special education at John's Hopkins University. Nikki is currently certified in special education in the state of Maryland.

Office: 301-649-8203
Email: NMargolis@csaac.org

Scott Murtha is a Special Education teacher at the Community School of Maryland. Scott has a B.A. in psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and is currently taking classes to continue his education. Scott has several years of experience working with individuals with Autism. He also has a number of years experience working with children in general.

Office: 240-912-3695
Email: SMurtha@csaac.org

Maxine has been working as a Speech-Language Pathologist since 1984. During that time she has worked primarily in the areas of language and cognitive development, as well as articulation. Her experiences include language and articulation therapy, and development of augmentative communication systems. Maxine has worked in a variety of settings which include special education, public schools and hospitals, as well as private practice..

Office: 240-912-3649
Email: MWeitzner@csaac.org

Margaret is a licensed speech language pathologist assistant and graduate clinician. She has a B.S. in Communication Science and Disorders. She also has teaching degree in special education with an emphasis in hearing impairment. Margaret has worked as an SLP-A in a school and medical settings.
Email: MJones@csaac.org

Graduated from Towson University in 2001; over 10 years working with individuals on the autism spectrum; board member of the Maryland Occupational Therapy Association since 2000; professional musician since 1980.

Office: 240-912-3668
Email: CEnglar@csaac.org

Graduated from Towson University in 1996; 14 years working in Prince Georges County Schools; over 15 years working with individuals on the autism spectrum.

Email: CPardini@csaac.org