Hopeful Journeys Educational Center
Kristina Valenza is an experienced professional with a diverse background in education and behavioral analysis. Currently serving as an ABA at Hopeful Journeys Educational Center since January 2022, Kristina works closely with students aged 3-22 with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities, collecting and recording essential data related to individualized goals. Additionally, Kristina has been a Dance Instructor at Melrose Dance Academy since September 2017. Previous experience includes a role as a Sales Associate at RITE AID from November 2017 to January 2018. Kristina holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UMass Boston (2020-2022) and is pursuing a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis at Endicott College since September 2023. Educational background also includes attendance at North Shore Community College, Wakefield Memorial High School, and Matignon High School.
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center
Hopeful Journeys’ mission is to provide quality and individualized education to children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities. We strive to build better futures for children and families by helping them to reach their fullest potential and enabling them to live more productive and independent lives. Hopeful Journeys is designed to meet the individualized academic, social, vocational, and behavioral needs of children ages 3-22. Students who attend the Hopeful Journeys program require an individualized and highly structured environment throughout their day and across all activities that utilizes a teaching methodology based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Hopeful Journeys provides a consistent and continuous 216 day academic school year.