“I love working at WEAP because every day is something new. There are surprises, celebrations, and challenges around every corner.”

As the clinical director of the Wisconsin Early Autism Project’s (WEAP) Green Bay region, Kerry Hoops brings more than two decades of experience and deep passion for working with children diagnosed with autism.

Her journey began during her college years at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. There, she earned a bachelor’s in psychology and human development while simultaneously gaining hands-on experience with children with autism. This experience ignited her passion for teaching children, families, and staff evidence-based practices. She went on to get her master’s in applied behavior analysis (ABA) from Ball State University.

Beyond her role at WEAP, Kerry actively contributes to the broader autism community. She has been a board member for the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin for more than five years, demonstrating her unwavering dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of those affected by autism.

“It brings me great joy to see the progress made daily by our clients’ hard work with the dedication of our employees to help them. I am constantly learning something new. I greatly feel that we are not only teaching the children, but in turn, they are teaching us, too.”

Samantha Bernard serves as the assistant clinical director for the Green Bay Learning Center at the Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP). A proud alumna of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Samantha majored in psychology and double minors in sociology and child and family studies.

She began her career with WEAP in 2009 as a behavior technician (BT) at the Eau Claire center. After graduation, she returned to her roots in Green Bay, transferring to the WEAP Green Bay location.

Samantha’s career progression at WEAP is a testament to her dedication and expertise. She has held a range of pivotal positions including behavior technician, behavioral treatment therapist, lead technician coordinator, and behavioral treatment therapist supervisor. Today, she serves as the assistant clinical director and Learning Center director, roles in which she continues to make a significant impact on the lives of children with autism and their families.

“It is exceptionally rewarding to be part of the growth we see daily at our Green Bay clinic. I am fortunate to be a part of a team making so much positive change for our clients and their families.”

Jamie Schuh serves as an assistant clinical director at the Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) Green Bay Learning Center. With a unique academic background in history, Jamie holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a master’s from Purdue University.

His career took a transformative turn when he began working with children with disabilities while serving in the school system. This experience sparked his interest in the field of autism therapy and led him to join WEAP. Over the last decade, Jamie has dedicated his professional life to working with children on the autism spectrum.

Jamie’s expertise extends beyond direct client work. He has led the registered behavior technician® (RBT®) training at the Green Bay center and manages the behavior therapist intern training program, demonstrating his commitment to fostering the next generation of therapists.