Our Team & Approach

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Owner, Co-Founder, Lead Teacher

Kristina Quigley, Ed.M., BCBA

Kristina Quigley holds certification as an elementary and special education teacher. Kristina has been working with children, adolescents, and young adults for over 20 years. With experience as a classroom teacher, outdoor play-based learning educator, and behavior analyst, Kristina provides behavioral and academic consultation and training to school districts, families, and community organizations. Kristina has particular interest in supporting learners in developing play and social skills to access interests in a joyful, authentic way.

Co-Founder, Lead Teacher

Ann-Marie Kuba, M.A., BCBA

Ann-Marie Kuba holds a certificate in elementary education and special education, being recognized as Teacher of the Year by COSAC (currently Autism NJ). She has worked in the field of special education for over 25 years both as a teacher and behavior analyst. She has been a teacher, early intervention provider, and is currently a behaviorist for a public school in New Jersey. She has presented for school districts, organizations, and parents as well as at AutismNJ, DEC, CEC, and BCASC. Ann-Marie is passionate about working with clients, families, and communities to ensure effective, meaningful, and fun learning is happening.

Lead Teacher

Rachel Kraus, M.A., BCBA

Rachel Kraus is a certified elementary and special education teacher with over 18 years of dedicated experience in supporting children with disabilities. Her journey includes a diverse array of roles, from paraprofessional and in-home ABA therapist to her current dual role as an MD teacher and BCBA providing personalized in-home services. Beyond these responsibilities, Rachel spearheads the Special Olympics program at her school, driving compassion and inclusivity through impactful extracurricular initiatives. Her dedication to helping children achieve their fullest potential and her commitment to working closely with families to enrich their dynamics is a true hallmark of her professional approach.

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Lead Teacher

Kim Conklin, M.A., BCBA

Kim Conklin holds an elementary certification and special education certification. She has been working as a classroom teacher for over 25 years. Kim currently works in a Public School in New Jersey and has served as a general education teacher and a special education teacher. In addition she works as an in home behaviorist providing parent training and overseeing home based programs while supervising therapists working with learners. Kim is a dedicated teacher helping children to develop socially and academically to reach their fullest potential.

Compassionate Approach

We value creating a safe learning environment that values positive rapport and relationship building. We take into consideration the client's history, past experiences, and preferences to support learners.

Applied Behavior Analysis

ABA uses evidence-based instructional approaches and behavioral principles to achieve meaningful behavior change. ABA is tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Behavior Skill Training

BST is an evidence-based training model that utilizes a set sequence of instruction to teach skills. BST includes instruction, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback. We embed this through play and preferred activities.

Hello from our Co-Founders

Kristina Quigley and Ann-Marie Kuba have spent numerous years working closely to develop joyful, fun social and play skill programming for local schools. Play And Talk With Us was founded in 2023 as a way of extending class options to even more children and families in the local community.