Founder & Director

Jennifer Kaut M.Ed.

Behavior Analyst, Certified Equine Therapist

Jennifer received her BA in social work from the University of Texas at Austin and her M.Ed. with a concentration in Autism and Emotional Disturbance from Texas State University. She has been in the field for now 16 years as a: Private Behavior Consultant for Parents  & School Districts, District Behavior Specialist & Autism Specialist, District In-Home Trainer Coordinator, District Lifeskill Coordinator, Certified Special Education Teacher. Her experience also includes working with the State of Texas as social worker investigating child abuse.  Jennifer is requested to speak at seminars; educating  doctors, therapists,  teachers and parents on Autism and AD/HD. Jennifer has been certified as a Equine Therapist by the Founder of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Learning, Greg Kersten.  Jennifer is currently working on completing her  Board Certification in Behavior Analysis.  She will be sitting for the board exam this fall.  Recently, Jennifer has been asked to publish many of her social skill workbooks, created to combine her 3 passions: ABA, Social Skill Training and Equine Assisted Learning. These will be available by the fall 2010.

Jennifer’s expertise and interests are in Verbal Behavior, Self Injurious Behavior, Challenging Behavior for Neruo-Typical Children, AD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Downs Syndrome, OCD , Tourette’s and Severe Aniexty Disorders. Jennifer enjoys coaching parents and providing parent workshops. She also is an expert advocate for parents when dealing with school systems and the ARD process.

Jennifer is also a mom of 3 children- 2 of which happen to have special needs. Many people ask if her career came because of her children.  Ironically, she was in the field first for almost 9 years when she married her husband and became a proud mom of a child with Asperger Syndrome.  A few years later her youngest was diagnosed with ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder. Both boys have significant learning difficulties.   Living life with Autism and ADHD has only made her more driven to better the lives of these children and their parents.

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Behavioral Staff

Pamela J. White M.Ed. BCBA

Behavior Analyst 

Pamela J. White, M. Ed. is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst currently working on her doctoral degree in the Department of Special Education with a concentration in Autism and Developmental Disabilities at the University of Texas at Austin. Pamela comes to Inspire with a wealth of expertise. Pamela has taught children and adolescents with severe and multiple disabilities in public, private, charter, and residential schools.  She also provides behavior consultation through Austin Travis County Integral Care. Pamela’s expertise and interests are in challenging behavior, social communication skills and joint attention. Through the University of Texas,  she is  currently researching friendships of people with disabilities and joint attention in children with autism.

Tarsah Dale

Behavior Analyst

Tarsah Dale is a Behavior Specialist with eight years of experience working with individuals with Autism and developmental disabilities.  In addition to working with children of all ages, Tarsah has worked in many different settings, including home, classroom, and residential. She specializes in challenging behavior and severe disabilities.  As a former tennis instructor and high-school coach, she is also known for her energy and positive attitude. 

Tarsah has her B.A. from Wesleyan University and is currently enrolled in the Master’s program in Special Education at the University of Texas – Austin.  Upon completion of the program, Tarsah will sit for her board exam to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

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Equine Staff

Julie Biggs

Certified EAL Equine Therapist

Therapeutic Riding Instructor

 Julie is a certified in Equine Assisted Learning and Psychotherapy by the founder: Greg Kersten. She recently spent a week in a specialized training with Spirit Horse www.spirithorsetherapy.com in  Dallas learning their techniques on Therapeutic riding.She will soon have Instructor Certification through NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) Julie has been working with Inspire Behavior, co-facilitating equine and social skills groups for children with all levels of developmental delays.  She currently works with CASA and will be leading a program to facilitate to rehabilitation of children in the foster care system through the use of equine therapy. Julie is in school to earn her license in social work after working in a law office for 20 years.

 She is a current member of the American Quarter Horse Association, American Cutting Horse Association and the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. 

As the mother of three, grandmother of five and owner of three horses, Julie has come to realize that horses and other animals play a significant role in the aspect of Therapeutic healing as well as growth and development in children and adults. “I have witnessed children with mild disabilities to extreme handicaps overcome hardships through working and being associated with horses and all kinds of animals.  It is truly one of the most amazing things that I have ever seen.”

Tinker Reed

Certified EAL Equine Therapist

Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Tinker comes to us with over 40 years of horsemanship. She has been certified has a equine therapist by Greg Kersten. She recently spent a week in a specialized training with Spirit Horse www.spirithorsetherapy.com in  Dallas learning their techniques on Therapeutic riding.  She is has been apart of the Women Professional Rodeo Association, Texas Barrel Racing Association, National Barrel Racing Association and American Quarter horse Association.  She has boarded horses, taught lessons and held summer camps for over 20 years.

She is a proud mom of a grown young man. She lives in Cedar Park where she happly enjoys her 4 legged friends: 3 horses, 2 goats, 1 cow, 2   ducks, 7 chickens, 4 cats and 1 fish! Once you meet Tinker- you will never forget her- and you may never get out of her – her real name!