Emily Starr

Emily Starr is a highly qualified professional in the field of behavior analysis and special education, currently serving as the Clinical Director and Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Step Ahead ABA since June 2022. Prior to this role, Emily held positions at DOGWOOD AUTISM SERVICES, LLC, where responsibilities included conducting functional behavioral assessments and designing individualized behavior intervention plans. Additionally, Emily served as Clinical Director and Special Education Teacher at Metro Nashville Public Schools, focusing on creating and coordinating IEP goals and enhancing communication through tailored activities. Early career experience includes tutoring English Language Learners at Knox County Schools and interning at the Tennessee School For The Deaf, where Emily contributed to educational programs and developed American Sign Language classes. Emily holds a Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Lipscomb University and a Bachelor of Education in Deaf Education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.