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AManda Durdin-Morse, M. Ed., BCBA, LBA

Clinical Director

Born and raised in the Houston area Mandy moved to Belton, Texas in 2002 to attend the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. After graduating she fell in love with special populations while substitute teaching in Belton ISD specifically students on the spectrum. Mandy officially started her career in Special Education in 2006 teaching in a specialized verbal behavior classroom. In July 2009, Mandy left the public school setting to join Suzee Stewart in building what we know as Happy Kids today. Mandy received her Masters of Education from Texas A&M - Central Texas and became a BCBA in 2013 after receiving her graduate certificate in behavior analysis from the University of North Texas. When not in clinic Mandy is spending time with family, taking a yoga or Pilates class or traveling. Mandy and her husband, Donny, welcomed a baby girl into the world in October of 2021 and also have a son currently in high-school. 

Favorite Food: Tex-Mex, seafood towers and cheesecake
Fun Fact: Mandy was named after the musical instrument the mandolin

Lisa Zwayer, M. ED., BCBA, LBA
Clinical Supervisor

Originally from Circleville, Ohio Lisa and her husband, Chris, moved to the Killeen/Ft. Hood area in 2006 due to military assignment. After working in a public school setting specializing with students on the autism spectrum Lisa decided to make the change to the private sector.  In 2012 Lisa was certified as a BCaBA and took on the role as Clinical Supervisor.  After being a BCaBA for 6 years, Lisa received her Masters of Education from the University of Cincinnati and sat for her BCBA exam in 2018.   When not at the clinic, Lisa loves to spend time with her husband, three kids and three dogs.  Lisa enjoys working out and taking on challenges with her Street Parking crew. 

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Favorite Food: Nachos (and there can never be enough sour cream)

Fun Fact: Lisa is obsessed with LEGO and finds a way to watch at least one episode of Bob's Burgers each day

PATRICIA S. "SUZEE" SCOTT-STEWART, M. ED., BCBA, LBA
Owner/Executive Director

​Ms. Stewart graduated from Tarleton State University in 1995 with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science.  Ms. Stewart continued her education in 2000 by completing an alternative Texas Teacher Certification Program through Texas Woman's University and Dallas Independent School District and later received a Master's Degree in Special Education with an emphasis on Autism Intervention from The University of North Texas in 2005. Ms. Stewart also holds a graduate academic certificate in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. In 2007 she began her mentorship in Applied Behavior Analysis with Kelle Rich and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2009.  Ms. Stewart is an experienced therapist with a 13+ years combined experience as a certified special education teacher, autism specialist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst.  

Favorite Food: Anything Mexican 

Fun Fact: Suzee loves Texas coastal fishing via kayak