About Us

Our Mission

Established in 1999, Partners in Learning’s (PIL) mission is to provide young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with the highest quality Applied Behavior Analysis program in the least restrictive, natural setting. PIL provides young children with ASD and autism symptoms the most developmentally advanced and appropriate care in a nurturing educational setting. PIL helps young children in our community thrive through offering inclusive learning, family support services both in-home and on-site, and additional assistance for babies and children ages zero to six at our locations across South Jersey. PIL also provides before and after school care to children with autism ages two to 13 across two sites. PIL is the only early childhood education provider that serves children living with autism across four counties in South Jersey and is set apart through its inclusive learning method, in which children with autism learn alongside their neurotypically developing peers.

A Message from our Director: "Don't say Can't, Instead ask How"

Meet The Team

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Dr. Kathleen McCabe odri

Founder & Executive Director

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Tina eager

Director Of Business Operations

Tina Eager is the Director of Business Operations at Partners in Learning, Inc. (PIL) and has been a proud member of the PIL family for more than 25 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Trenton State College (now The College of New Jersey) and has dedicated her career to supporting the organization’s mission through sound financial management and a deep commitment to its people.

Tina oversees a talented and dedicated team of four in the business office and manages all of PIL’s financial operations—from budgeting and contracts to payroll, billing, and financial reporting. She also coordinates audits and tax filings and supports staff through her work in human resources, including employee agreements and benefits administration.

Over the years, Tina has played an important role in helping PIL secure and manage more than one million dollars in grant funding, ensuring the organization can continue to grow and serve its community. She’s also a steady and enthusiastic presence at PIL fundraisers, especially as the “banker” at PIL’s annual casino night.

When she’s not crunching numbers or cheering on her colleagues, Tina enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing pickleball, and singing along at dueling piano bars.

Nikki Rzemyk

Director of Organizational Systems and Curriculum

Nikki is a mother of three beautiful children and has earned her degree in Special Education. She has been working in the field of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) inclusion for over 25 years. When the preschool expansion began in New Jersey, she went on to complete coursework to become a Master Teacher with a specialization in inclusion, as well as a Preschool Intervention Referral Specialist. Nikki works collaboratively with our BCBA team to ensure that programming is not only highly individualized but also developmentally appropriate. She is an active member of our research and training team, bringing evidence-based practices to life through hands-on, application-focused presentations. Her passion lies in working with our students on social and emotional development by providing a material-rich environment that stimulates social interactions. When not working directly with the staff, you can often find her on the sports field enjoying time with her family.

Lori Lorenzetti

Co Director of Inclusion

Lori Lorenzetti is the Director of Behavioral Health at Partners in Learning, Inc. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Rutgers University and has worked with children and their families since 1995. Lori has been a dedicated member of the Partners in Learning team since 1999, bringing decades of experience and leadership to the organization.

Lori is a part of our research team and has presented locally, nationally, and internationally on topics related to Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), sharing her expertise with professionals, families, and communities. In addition to her clinical and leadership roles, she writes grants and coordinates fundraising efforts to support a wide range of programs and special projects for Partners in Learning, helping to expand services and opportunities for those they serve.

Adrienne Foran

clinical BCBA

Melanie Erwinski

Customer Support Lead

Melanie has worked with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) since 2011. She began her career at Rutgers University, where she earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees. From 2016–2017, Melanie completed a postgraduate internship in California and has since served as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) at Partners in Learning. Melanie works closely with PIL’s directors to support the organization’s mission of inclusion and to help expand the dissemination of its model among families, schools, and staff. Melanie is also a dedicated wife and mother of two beautiful little girls, and when she is not at work, she enjoys spending quality time together with her family.