The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism (MRCA) is pleased to announce that Ciarra Torres has joined its Advance Academy staff as School Director. Ciarra previously served MRCA as the director of the Early Learning Academy.

Ciarra has dedicated her career to helping children with special needs. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Disability Services with a minor in Child Development and Family Relations and a master's degree in Special Education. She is also a certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) assisting the school’s Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Throughout her career, Ciarra has held several classroom roles including assistant teacher, lead teacher, ABA therapist, and preschool director.

“We are thrilled that Ciarra has come on board at Advance Academy. Ciarra has a stellar reputation throughout our area. Her experience, knowledge, and dedication to Savannah’s children are an incredible assets to us and the students of Advance Academy,” says MRCA President and CEO, Patti Victor.

Established in 2000, the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation in Savannah, GA, provides autism-related advocacy and outreach across southeast Georgia and operates southeast Georgia’s only accredited, year-round day school for children with autism. To learn more about the Matthew Reardon Center for Autism, visit matthewreardon.org.