Our Staff

The ODLC staff are dedicated to the field of early childhood education and inclusive practices.  Each of our staff are professionally trained and experienced in group childcare, implementing educational programs, and applying the principles of applied behavior analysis for the management of behavior.  For our teachers and aides, your child's education is their passion!

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Christine Favréaux, Administrative Director
cfavreaux@paxtoncampus.org

Christine Favréaux has been working in the preschool education field for the past nine years.  During this time she has had the privilege to be a Lead Teacher for children ages 2-6 years old, and held the position of Center Administrator at a previous preschool for seven years.  As the parent of a 16 year old son with autism, she understands the importance of early intervention and the considerable need for a local preschool that benefits typically developing children as well as special needs or at-risk children.  It's for this reason Ms. Tine welcomed the challenge to assist with the operational development and launch of such an innovative program as ODLC.  She is delighted and honored to be a part of the incredible team of educators who are dedicated to your child's success.

Eunjoo Lee, Consulting Teacher

Eunjoo Lee is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and licensed primary educator (PREK-3) in VA.  She has completed her Master’s degree in Special Education with a specialty in early children unified at the University of Kansas.  Ms. EJ began to implement principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in teaching children with autism in 2006 as a therapist and has continued to develop her ABA knowledge into teaching reading comprehension, developing social skills, implementing comprehensive early intervention, classroom management, and managing maladaptive behaviors.  She has always enjoyed discovering children’s interests and empowering children at their early ages by providing high quality early education. 

Korinna Sheppard, Lead Kindergarten Teacher

Korinna Sheppard received her Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree from George Mason University in May of 2010.  Since then, she has been working at the Aurora School as an ABA Therapist, implementing behavior plans and IEP’s for students who are on the autism spectrum or have other intellectual or disabilities.  Ms. Kori also works part-time at the Russell School of Ballet teaching ballet, modern dance and adapted movement to children ages 5-pre professional.  She is super excited to join the ODLC team and help develop and lead the new ODLC Kindergarten program.

Amanda Butler, Lead 4/5 year old Teacher

Amanda Butler has worked with typically developed and children with special needs for the past 12 years.  In 2000, Ms. Amanda started working at Grafton School as an Academic Specialist implementing educational programs and behavior plans.  In 2006, with extensive training in ABA (such as verbal behavior), she started working as an ABA Therapist at the Aurora School, working 1:1 with students with disabilities and developmental delays.  Ms. Amanda currently holds the position of Lead Teacher at ODLC since it opened and plans to continue her education in early childhood education.

Rena Bates, Lead 2/3 year old Teacher

Rena Bates has worked with adults, adolescents and children with intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities and special needs since 1998.  After several college courses, Ms. Rena began working at Allegheny Valley School in Coraopolis, PA as a Direct Support Professional/Vocational Support Trainer, implementing therapeutic and functional skills to improve the quality of life for individuals.  In 2004, Ms. Rena joined the Aurora School team and trained to implement the principles of ABA, to teach children with autism and developmental delays.  She started her position at ODLC in 2011, leading the 2/3’s class.  Ms. Rena strives to improve the achievements and accomplishments of each individual at school and in society.