Meet the team

The people behind the practice.

Jacob Educational Therapy is small by design, so families always know exactly who they are working with.

Kira Jacob
Founder & Educational Therapist

Kira Jacob

Kira founded Jacob Educational Therapy to give unique learners the kind of targeted, relationship-first support she spent more than a decade refining across classrooms, schools, and homes. She works directly with every student on her caseload.

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Tori Monroe
Educational Therapist

Tori Monroe

With over 13 years of experience supporting students across K-12 settings, Tori specializes in working with students with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, executive functioning challenges, and social-emotional needs. Her background spans both school and in-home settings, where she has built lasting relationships with students and families while developing individualized supports tailored to each learner. Tori believes meaningful progress happens when students feel seen, understood, and genuinely supported. She is committed to making learning accessible, equitable, and inclusive, and to helping every student build the confidence and skills to thrive independently.

Elizabeth Balbin
Administrative Assistant

Elizabeth Balbin

Elizabeth joined the Jacob Educational Therapy team in April 2026 as the Administrative Assistant. She has a background in education and worked with Kira as a middle school teacher for several years. Elizabeth was born and raised in Oakland and went to college in San Diego. She now lives in Pleasant Hill with her husband and son. When she isn't working at her computer or chasing after her 2 year old, she loves gardening, reading historical fiction, and playing piano!

Let's build a path forward together.

Now waitlisting for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Tell us about your learner and we will be in touch.

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