Our Promise
We Promise to lead with KINDNESS.
We Promise to employ well-rounded,
research based practices in our teaching.
We Promise to educate our community
to make early diagnosis and intervention the norm.
We Promise to advocate for exemplary education
for all our students.
We Promise to share what we've learned,
and to keep learning.
We Promise to grow our services
to support our community
to the best of our ability.
Meet the founder
Jaclyn Blachly, M. Ed., BCBA, LBA
Jaclyn Blachly has dedicated her career to supporting children with autism and their families since 2007, when she established a Regional Autism Program for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Within the public school system, Jaclyn taught students with autism across ages and abilities for nine years. After obtaining her BCBA certification, Jaclyn transitioned to become a behavior specialist in the non-public school setting. At The Strawbridge School Jaclyn supported students ages 5 to 21 with a wider array of diagnoses including intellectual disabilities, autism and emotional disabilities. In 2016, Jaclyn was promoted to the Director of Behavioral Services and Administrative Head of The Strawbridge School. She served in this role for five years before moving into the private sector. Since 2021, Jaclyn has been actively involved in providing ABA services in diverse settings such as homes, schools, and clinics, while also consulting with educational institutions and stakeholders.
Jaclyn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Towson University, and her Master's degree in Special Education Technology from Johns Hopkins University, where she also completed her coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis. She achieved Board Certification as a Behavior Analyst in 2015. Jaclyn is also a Certified Special Educator in the state of Maryland with endorsements in Reading and Administration.
Through her work as a teacher, school administrator, BCBA, and consultant, Jaclyn has seen first hand the needs of our community. Jaclyn believes that given the proper support and guidance, all children can learn. Motivated by her passion for individuals with special needs and the needs of her community, Jaclyn founded Reveal Ability in 2024.