Behavior Specialists
Margaret Noll 
Margaret received her bachelor’s degree in genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She worked as an autism treatment provider in the clinic and home setting in the Madison, WI area before moving to San Diego and working at Alexa’s PLAYC as an Autism Education Associate in 2018. She went on to receive her master’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in autism at SDSU and became certified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2022. She is passionate about providing treatment in an inclusion setting and naturalistic setting.
Amy Oh, BCBA
Amy received her Master of Science in school psychology with an emphasis in applied behavior analysis. She graduated from UC San Diego with a bachelor’s degree in human development in 2014, giving her the opportunity to do undergraduate research about Alexa’s PLAYC’s incorporation of classroom management strategies for children with autism spectrum disorder. Beginning in 2017, she worked as the school psychologist for Poway Unified and Escondido High School Unified School Districts before returning to Alexa’s PLAYC to share her knowledge of the school system and the IEP process. Amy is passionate about educating families to see the strengths and identity of the whole child and to foster a more tolerant and inclusive community for all.
John Park
John earned his Master of Science in applied behavior analysis from National University in 2018. He has been working with children with autism spectrum disorder since 2015, providing in-home ABA services for 7 of those years. John also spent a year and a half working in a school setting using ABA and other behavior supports. John is passionate about creating a fun and inclusive learning environment for all kids and providing meaningful training for caregivers to promote learning at home
Lead Teacher
Gabriela Padilla
Gaby earned her bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development at Point Loma Nazarene University. Throughout her education, she gained experience by volunteering and working for programs for children, adolescents, and families coping with various challenges like medical conditions and bereavement. She enjoys creating meaningful experiences for children and families with the goal of identifying and supporting their needs. Prior to Alexa’s PLAYC, she worked at Father Joe’s Village as an infant specialist working with families experiencing homelessness as well as a toddler teacher at a small play-based community preschool in North Park. She is so excited to learn, grow, and teach at PLAYC! When she is not at work she spends time volunteering for a couple of programs, decorating her apartment, running by the beach, and spending time with my family and friends.