Amy Davies Lachies

Dr. Amy Davies Lackey earned her Ph.D. in Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis from Columbia University Teachers College. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Licensed Behavior Analyst, certified special educator and school administrator with expertise in educating individuals with autism and supporting their families. A recipient of the Nelle Taylor Award in Special Education, Dr. Davies Lackey has spent the past 29 years teaching and in varied roles in diverse settings, including general education, special education, special education for incarcerated juveniles, mainstream classrooms, parent education, special education administration, and transdisciplinary settings.

Her research, presented at numerous conferences, focuses on observational learning, Direct Instruction, special education leadership, teacher training, and parent education for students with autism and related disabilities. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Education at Manhattan Children's Center, is a member of the editorial board for The Journal of Special Education Research, Policy & Practice, and holds an At-Large seat on the Board of Directors for the New York State Association for Behavior Analysis. Additionally, she provides behavioral consultation to organizations and families.