Kara Patchin holds a Master’s Degree in Education and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has worked for the Pilgrim Area Collaborative for 14 years in various capacities both in the classroom as well as providing home based services, professional development, school and adult agency based consultation. Kara has a special interest in social skills instruction as well as PBS (positive behavior support) in adult day & community based programs.  Kara has completed Tier II Think:Kids training through MGH and she is a certified Youth Mental Health First Aid trainer.  She lives in Braintree, MA with her husband and daughter. Kara enjoys spending time with her large extended family.