Meet the Team
Annabel Kaplan, MSEd, BCBA
Clinical Director, Founder & Owner
Annabel Kaplan is the founder and clinical director of Common Ground Learning. She received her BS in psychology from Florida State University and her MS in special education from Hunter College in New York City. She became a board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) in 2012. Annabel is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in applied behavior analysis (ABA) at Endicott College. Her research interests include quality and engagement within direct therapy sessions. Annabel has over 20 years of experience serving children with autism and other disabilities across home, clinic, community, and educational settings. She lives in Boise, ID with her husband, Nick, and two daughters.
Jessica Kaufman, MEd, BCBA Behavior Analyst
Jessica Kaufman earned her Bachelor's degree in English in 2015 from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. She was accepted into Teach for America’s first cohort in Idaho. Jessica taught 7th grade English for two years as a Teach for America corps member. During her tenure, she realized that not only did she love working with kids, but she most enjoyed working with kids with special needs and behavioral challenges. After consulting with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for a student while teaching 9th grade in Seattle, WA, Jessica chose to move back to Boise and pursue her masters in Applied Behavior Analysis at Arizona State University while working as a behavior interventionist and then a registered behavior technician in an autism center. Jessica earned her Board Certified Behavior Analyst Credential in April of 2024. Jessica has worked with learners of all ages and is passionate about ensuring all kids who need it have access to ABA services. In her downtime, Jessica enjoys spending time with her partner, 4 kids, and three big dogs, reading, and going on road trips to see beautiful places.