Meet the Pathways to Learning Team!
April Jourdan, PhD, BCBA-D, LEP, ABSNP- SF Bay AreA
Dr. Jourdan has over 20 years experience working with schools as a behavior analyst, educational psychologist, counselor, and IEE evaluator. She completed her doctorate in counseling and human development at the University of Rochester before going on to earn her PPS Credential in Counseling and School Psychologist, her Diplomate from the American Board of School Neuropsychology, and her Board Certification in Behavior Analysis. Dr. Jourdan is fascinated by the interplay of neuropsychological functioning, learning, and behavior. Dr. Jourdan is dedicated to supervising and mentoring school psychologists, Behavior Analysts, and classroom aides. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and playing competitive tennis and pickleball.
Crystal Simmons, PHD - SF Bay Area
Dr. Simmons has over 15 years experience as a school psychologist, mental health provider, special education administrator, providing an intimate understanding of school and special education law. She completed her doctorate in school psychology at UC Berkeley, and has lectured at St. Mary’s College of California and UC Berkeley’s School Psychology Program, teaching courses in Mental Health Consultation and Adolescent Development. Dr. Simmons is committed to understanding how biology, culture, and diversity influence learning. With her son, Dr. Simmons like to watch movies, go tide pooling, and create imaginary worlds through Legos, cardboard, Play-Doh, and crafting materials. She also enjoys swimming, working out at the gym, and cooking.
Andrea Jason, MS, PPS, BCBA- SF Bay Area
Andrea Jason has over 30 years of experience working in public schools as a General Education Teacher, School Psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She specializes in trauma, ADHD, and autism and loves to analyze the interplay between behavior and learning. She understands how loving relationships, predictability, and trust create safety, which allows the brain to be vulnerable enough to make mistakes, grow and find joy in learning. She recommends teaching strategies that work with the behavior she observes. On the weekends, she enjoys laying in bed and reading, getting into the sunshine, exercising, and have fun with friends and family. When feeling inspired, she makes large amounts of food to share with anyone who will join.