Andra Munger, Ph.D. (Biomedical Science), M.A. LMFT, Certified Waldorf Teacher, Certified DIR/Floortime provider,   

Director

Andra studied psychology and education at Clark University. She holds a doctorate degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Connecticut Health Center and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy through Antioch University. Andra’s interest in human development earned her a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study the development of the nervous and immune systems. From there, Andra’s continued interest in child development led to furthering her studies as a child educator.  Andra received a Waldorf Teaching Certificate through Antioch University and taught students in Waldorf School classrooms from Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. In 2001, Andra collaborated with David Stevens, Ed.D. at the Cognitive Development Center of Lexington. There she worked with staff members to improve learning for children with visual-spatial challenges.  Since 2003, Andra has worked with members of the Interdisciplinary Council on Development and Learning (ICDL) DIRFloortime® to implement whole-child based learning approaches for students with special needs. Andra is a certified Expert DIRFloortime® provider and training leader with a license in marriage and family therapy.  Through her extensive background and training, Andra provides unique programming to address the cognitive and emotional needs experienced by children and families with learning challenges. In addition, Andra consults regularly with schools, has public speaking engagements, and continues to provide supervision and consultation to parents, professionals, and students on topics associated with  the needs of children, adults and families with social/emotional and learning challenges.

Jarra Meltzer, B.A., Senior Developmental Learning Specialist

Jarra Meltzer received her B.A. in psychology and child development from Vassar College. Jarra then joined the Interactive Learning Center and worked there from 2009-2012. During this period, Jarra realized her passion for working with individuals and their families to support each child’s development as a social and academic learner. From 2012-2017 Jarra worked at Jabber Gym in California as a child development specialist and as part of a trans-disciplinary team, working collaboratively with a team of speech, language, communication, and occupational therapists. Jarra provided in-home early intervention support for children aged 0-3 years and their families, implementing research-based practice involving fine motor, gross motor, social adaptation, communication, and cognition. She trained staff in developmental, individual differences, and relationship based floortime (DIRFloortime®) approaches as part of a whole child learning program. Jarra holds a DIRFloortime® certification as an Expert DIRFloortime® provider through ICDL.  In June 2017 Jarra returned to the Interactive Learning Center where she continues to pursue her commitment to working with children and their families through her work with clients and staff training.