About

Kathleen Penland is a highly dedicated professional known for her courteous approach and excellent rapport with children and teenagers. She consistently fosters a positive and supportive environment, making a meaningful impact through her commitment and engagement.

Recommendations

Experience

Janet Setchel

8/13/2026
10

"Kathleen is an exceptionally compassionate, caring, and patient person who has a genuine love for helping others.
Kathleen approaches her work with kindness, understanding, and dedication. She treats every person with dignity and respect and is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure they feel safe, supported, and cared for.
Kathleen's compassion, patience, and ability to connect with people make her a wonderful person to work with."

Nora Elcar-Verdon

7/21/2026
10

"Katheen Penland is a joy to have with us at the Warwick Valley Community Center. Her new program Into Inclusion offers classes, groups, coaching and support for youth, their families and adults with additional needs. This program is such a special and successful community center offering. Kathleen is one of the best this community has to offer in professionalism, knowledge and caring.
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Kristen Koba-Burdt

8/25/2026
10

"Kathleen is a caring, skilled, and reliable professional. She goes above and beyond to support her clients and their families and anyone would be fortunate to work with her."

Jane Cornelius

8/18/2026
10

"Kathleen has been an amazing mentor for us youth at the community center. She supports our ideas, values and she always makes sure our voices are heard! She is a very great communicator and an amazing advocate and person!"

Nancy Cooper

8/17/2026
10

"I can't recommend Kathleen enough. She is very kind, genuine and empathic to all those around her."

Barry O'Sullivan

8/4/2026
10

"Smart, professional, and compassionate. A real gem."

Aubrey Holt

8/3/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Kathleen Penland

Shannon Pickett

8/2/2026
10

"Kathleen is a great supervisor and a wonderful BCBA. She is very patient and kind. She always takes the time to listen and understand what is needed before coming up with solutions. Everyone I’ve known who has worked with her as a supervisee, coworker, or client has only good things to say about her. If I had a child who needed ABA services, I would reach out to Kathleen first. If I were still a behavior technician, I would work for Kathleen without hesitation. I wholeheartedly endorse her and her work."

Maricelle Redona

8/2/2026
Provided a score of  
8
  for Kathleen Penland

Lindsey Penland

7/28/2026
10

"Very professional"

Provided a score of  
10
  for Kathleen Penland

Kelly Gerber

7/28/2026
10

"Professional, supportive, encouraging, dependable, open hearted"

Sara Sato

7/28/2026
10

"Kathleen is passionate and positive about working with individuals with ASD. She works hard and is very kind."

Brad LoSchiavo

7/28/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Kathleen Penland

Jennifer Haysom

7/22/2026
10

"I cannot recommend Kathleen highly enough. Her dedication to supporting neurodiverse children is evident in every interaction. She creates an environment where each child feels safe, understood, and genuinely valued for who they are.
What stands out most to me is her ability to recognize every child's unique strengths while providing thoughtful, individualized support that helps them grow in confidence and independence. Kathleen is patient, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable, always meeting children where they are and celebrating even the smallest victories along the way."

Robert Pugh

7/21/2026
10

"Kathleen was very friendly and knowledgeable. She took the time to show us around and explain what we saw."

Scott LoSchiavo

7/8/2026
Provided a score of  
10
  for Kathleen Penland

jean murphy

7/7/2026
8

"Very dedicated and professional"

Linda B

7/6/2026
10

"Kathleen is knowledgeable and reliable. Highly recommend!"