Glennda McKeithan

CURRICULUM VITAE

EDUCATION

PhD, Curriculum & Instruction – (Research Special Education/Autism)

NC State University, Raleigh NC, 2016

Dissertation Topic: “Meeting the Needs of Students with High Functioning Autism in General Education Settings: A Meta-Analysis”

Committee Co-Chairs: Dr. Ed Sabornie and Dr. Susan Osborne

EdS, Curriculum Specialist- NC State University, Raleigh NC, 2015

MEd, Curriculum & Instruction -- (Special Education and Behavior)

NC State University, Raleigh NC, 1995

BA, English -- (Language and Literature)

NC State University, Raleigh NC, 1992

AA, Pre-Education -- (Secondary Education)

Craven Community College, Newbern NC, 1986

AREAS OF RESEARCH INTEREST

●Teacher Education

●Autism Spectrum Disorder

●High-functioning Autism

●Evidenced Based Practices in Inclusive Settings

●High Leverage Practices in Special Education

●Assessments for Autism

●Females with Autism

●Student Behavior & Classroom Management

●Distance Education

●Student Engagement

●Instructional Coaching

●EdTPA & National Board Certification

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

State of North Carolina * State Board of Education * Department of Public Instruction Professional Educator’s License # 815788 expires 06/30/26

English Language Arts (6-12)

●Special Education -mild disabilities ED, SLD, ID (K-12)

●Exceptional Children Program Administrator

●Curriculum and Instructional Specialist

●Educational Specialist (EdS) – Sixth Year Certificate

●Teacher Mentor

●Exceptional Needs Specialist - National Board Certification (License # 00557121 expires 11/15/31)

POST-SECONDARY TEACHING

2022-Present University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Associate Teaching Professor, Special Education

2016-21 University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Lecturer/Autism Program Associate, Special Education

2008-18 NC State University, Raleigh, NC

Adjunct Special Education Professor

2008-18 William Peace University, Raleigh, NC

Adjunct Special Education Professor

2013-15 Miller Motte College, Cary, NC

Adjunct English Instructor

1992-95 Dorothea Dix Hospital for Treatment of Mental Illness, Raleigh NC Adult Basic Education & Literacy Instructor

POST-SECONDARY COURSES TAUGHT

●SLPH 975* Directed Teaching:Speech Path & Audiology (Fld Stdy) - KU

●SPED 898d* Master’s Project (Autism) - KU

●SPED 898c* Master’s Project (Transition) - KU

●SPED 871* Advanced Practicum with Exceptional Children Needing an Autism Spectrum Curriculum - KU

●SPED 860* Education of Children and Youth with Disabilities: Autism Spectrum Disorders - KU

●SPED 800* Teaching Language and Communication Skills to Learners with Autism and Developmental Disabilities - KU

●SPED 790* Methods for Learners with Higher-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders and Asperger Disorder - KU

●SPED 785* Application of Assessment Information for Exceptional Children & Youth: Autism Spectrum Disorder - KU

●SPED 772* Observation and Participation with Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder - KU

●SPED 760* Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder - KU

●ECI 585* Education of Children with Exceptionalities - NCSU

●ECI 584* Intervention for Behavior Problems of Students with Disabilities - NCSU

●ECI 573* Applied Behavior Analysis & Positive Behavior Intervention and Support in Schools - NCSU

●ECI 571* Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities - NCSU

●ECI 579* Organization and Behavioral Management of Inclusive

Classrooms - NCSU

●EDU 490 Student Teaching and Seminar - WPU

●ECI 416* Teaching Exceptional Children in the Mainstream Classroom - NCSU

●PSY 402* Testing and Measurements in Education- WPU

●EDU 402 Foundations of Language and Literacy- WPU

●EDU 351 Organization and Classroom Management - WPU

●EDU 325 Effective Programs and Instructional Strategies for Students with Exceptionalities - WPU

●PSY 325 Psychology of Exceptional Individuals - WPU

●EDU 250 Exceptionalities in Education - WPU

●GS 235 Critical Thinking - MMC

●EN 102 English Composition II - MMC

●EN 101 English Composition I - MMC

●GS 101 Career Development - MMC

●EN 001 Foundations of English - MMC

●ABE 004 Adult Basic Education IV - DDH

●ABE 003 Adult Basic Education III - DDH

●ABE 002 Adult Basic Education II - DDH

●ABE 001 Adult Basic Education I - DDH

* = online

K-12 TEACHING

2015–16

Transitions Program for Long-Term Suspended Students, Wake Forest, NC

Lead Teacher/Administrator

2002-06

2013-15

Athens Drive High School, Raleigh, NC

Special Education Teacher

2012-13

Wendell Middle School, Wendell, NC

Special Education Teacher

2011-12

Wake Forest-Rolesville High School, Wake Forest, NC

English Teacher (General Education)

2006-11

Knightdale High School, Knightdale, NC

Special Education Teacher

1999-02

Zebulon Middle School, Zebulon NC

Language Arts & Social Studies Teacher (General Education)

1998-99

East Wake Academy Charter School, Zebulon NC

Language Arts Teacher (General Education)

1995-98

Longview Alternative School, Raleigh NC

Special Education Teacher

PUBLICATIONS

Rivera, M. O., & McKeithan, G. K. (2022). Progress Monitoring of Language Acquisition and Academic Content for English Learners. [In press]. Learning Disabilities Research & Practice.

Sabornie, E. J., McKeithan, G. K., & Pearson. J. N. (2022). Classroom Management of Learners with autism. In E. J. Sabornie & K. Connolly (Eds.), Handbook of classroom management (3rd ed.). Routledge. ISBN 978**********

McKeithan, G. K., Rivera, M. O. Mann, L. E., & Mann, L. B. (2021). Strategies to

enhance student engagement in online settings. International Journal of Education and Training Studies, 9(4), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.11114/jets.v9i4.5135

McKeithan, G. K., Rivera, M. O., & Robinson, G. (2021). High-leverage instructional practices for students with autism and mild disabilities in traditional and remote learning settings. Global Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 7(3), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.19080/GJIDD.2021.07.555719

McKeithan, G. K., Cullinan, D.A., Pennington, M., & Conroy, D. S. (2020). Obstacles to

success of regular classroom teachers serving students with high functioning

autism. International Journal of Education and Training Studies, 8(11), 22-32.

https://doi.org/10.11114/jets.v8i11.5039

McKeithan, G. K., & Sabornie, E. J. (2020). Social-behavioral interventions for

secondary-level students with high functioning autism in public school settings: A

meta-analysis. Focus on Autism and Other Disabilities, 35(3), 165-175.

https://doi.org/10.1177/1088357619890312

Mendoza, A., L., McKeithan, G. K., & Griswold, D. E. (2019). Effective home school

programming for students with autism spectrum disorder. Home School Researcher Perspectives, 34(3), 1-5. https://www.nheri.org/effective-homeschool-programming-for-students-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/

Rivera, M. O., & McKeithan, G. K. (2019). High-leverage social emotional and

behavioral practices for students with disabilities in inclusive settings.

Educational Review, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2019.1632800

Mckeithan, G. K., & Sabornie, E. J. (2019). Interventions for secondary students with

high functioning autism in General Education Settings: A Descriptive

Review. Exceptionality, 27(2) 81-100. https://doi.org/10.1080/09362835.2017.1359607

McKeithan, G. K. (2019, October). KU celebrates World Autism Awareness Day.

https://educationonline.ku.edu/community/autism-awareness-day-2019

McKeithan, G. K. (2018, September). Meeting the needs of students with autism within

inclusive classroom settings. Retrieved from https://educationonline.ku.edu/community/secondary-

students-with-high-functioning-autism

McKeithan, G. K. (2018, July). Understanding the needs of secondary students with

high functioning autism. https://educationonline.ku.edu/community/secondary-students-with-high-functioning-autism

McKeithan, G. K. (2017). Controversial therapies for autism and intellectual disabilities:

Fad, fashion, and science in professional practice. International Journal of

Developmental Disabilities, 63(3) 83-85.

https://doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2016.1273630

McKeithan, G. K. (2016, November 6). Change begins within. Retrieved from

https://hawkhopesblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/06/change-begins-within/

Mckeithan, G. K. (2016). Interventions employed in regular education settings for

secondary students with high functioning autism: A meta-analysis. (doctoral

dissertation). North Carolina State University, Raleigh.

MANUSCRIPTS in PREPARATION

McKeithan, G. K., Sabornie, E. J. & Conroy. D. S. (2022). High-leverages practices for

secondary students with autism in general education: A meta-analysis. Exceptional Children. [Manuscript in preparation].

Moore, C., Crocker, D., McKeithan, G. K., & Griswold, D. E. (2022). Project independence: Training paraprofessionals to support fully included students with disabilities in inclusive settings [Manuscript in preparation].

Cullinan, D., & McKeithan, G. K. (2022). Group reciprocal tutoring and good behavior

game to improve learning and conduct in high school English classes.

[Manuscript in preparation].

Mockovciak, A. & McKeithan, G. K., (2022). Special Education Teachers Lived

Experience of Professional Marginalization: Special Education Shortages. [Manuscript in preparation].

Underhill, G., McKeithan, G. K., Masters, P., Streander, M., Maikis, M., & Alves, K.

(2022). Communication characteristics of females with high functioning autism

[Manuscript in preparation].

PRESENTATIONS

Osborne, S. O., & McKeithan, G. K. (2021, May 1). Teaching the Rules for Better Management and Instruction. [Conference session]. North Carolina Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities 4th Annual Special Education Symposium, Online, NC, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.27842.71366

Parker, D. & McKeithan, G. K. (2021, May 1). Understanding and addressing the communication needs of young children with autism. [Conference session]. North Carolina Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities 4th Annual Special Education Symposium, Online, NC, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.34553.60000

McKeithan, G. K., & Mattocks, R.O. (2021, May 1). Autism Spectrum Disorder Communication Challenges & Evidence Based Practices: Community Settings. [Conference session]. North Carolina Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities 4th Annual Special Education Symposium, Online, NC, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.19454.10561

McKeithan, G. K., & Alves, K. (2021, February 26). Meeting the needs of students with high functioning autism via distance learning and remote settings. [Conference session]. North Carolina Council on Exceptional Children 34th Annual Conference, Online, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K., Rivera, M. O., & Robinson, G. G. (2020, September 26). High-leverage instructional practices for students with disabilities in inclusive settings: Part I. [Conference session]. North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children’s Online Virtual Professional Development Series, online, NC, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.31536.99848

McKeithan, G. K., & Rivera, M. A. (2020, August 1). Social-behavioral high leverage

practices (HLPs) to address the needs of students with disabilities within

inclusive settings [Conference session]. North Carolina Council on Exceptional Children Virtual Summer Conference, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K., & Alves, K. (2020, August 1). Meeting the needs of students with high functioning autism. [Conference session]. North Carolina Council on Exceptional Children Virtual Summer Conference, Online, NC, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.35836.05763

Jerro, P. J., & McKeithan, G. K. (2020, August 1). Effective school and classroom management. [Conference session]. North Carolina Council on Exceptional Children Virtual Summer Conference, Online, NC, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.17220.35204

Conroy, D. S., & McKeithan, G. K.. (2020, August 1). High-leverage practices for students with disabilities in high school math classes. [Conference session]. North Carolina Council on Exceptional Children Virtual Summer Conference, Online, NC, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.28541.69605/1

McKeithan, G. K., & Rivera, M. A. (2020, June 16). Social-behavioral high leverage practices (HLPs) to address the needs of diverse learners within inclusive settings [Conference session]. North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children’s Conference, Greensboro, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K., & Johnson, X. T. (2020, April 25). Strategies and supports to

promote student achievement in remote learning settings. [Conference session].

North Carolina Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities Virtual Spring

Conference, Online, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K., & Rivera, M. A. (2020, February 26-28). Evidence-based strategies

to implement high leverage practices (HLPs) into inclusive settings [Conference

session]. North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children’s Conference, Greensboro, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K., & Parker, D. R. (2020, February 26-28). Strategies to promote

online student engagement. [Conference session]. North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children’s Conference, Greensboro, NC, United States.

Griswold, D. R. & McKeithan, G. K. (2019, November 5-7). Integrating evidence based

practices and professional standards to support teacher achievement in online

practicum settings [Conference session]. National Council for Exceptional

Children Teacher Education Division, New Orleans, LA, United States.

McKeithan, G. K., Mann, L. E., & Griswold, D. (2019, August 20-21). From sage on the

stage to guide on the side: Strategies to promote online student engagement.

[Conference session]. University of Kansas Faculty Technology Bootcamp,

Lawrence, KS, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.27706.11200

McKeithan, G. K., & Johnson, V. T. (2019, October 5). High leverage practices to

increase achievement & behavior in inclusive settings. [Conference session].

North Carolina Division for Autism and Developmental Disorders Fall

Mini-Conference, Wake Forest, NC, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.10509.46560

McKeithan, G. K., Carter, W. & Parker, D. R. (2019, October 5). Evidence-based

practices in adapted curriculum settings. [Conference session]. North Carolina

Division for Autism and Developmental Disorders Fall Mini-Conference, Wake Forest, NC, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.26028.39042

McKeithan, G. K. & Parker, D. R. (2019, October 5). Promoting active parent

involvement in the IEP process. [Conference session]. North Carolina Division for

Autism and Developmental Disorders Fall Mini-Conference, Wake Forest, NC,

United States.DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.29383.83361

McKeithan, G. K., Brophy-Dick, A., & Pannela, S. (2019, June 6). Understanding

autism: Strategies for classroom success and effective teacher support.

[Conference session]. North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children 2019 Summer Mini-Conference, Zebulon, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. & Parker, D. R. (2019, January 22-25). Strategies to establish

positive and productive relationships with parents of preschool children with

autism. [Conference session]. North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children

32nd Annual Conference, Wilmington, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. & Rivera, M. O. (2019, January 22-25). Three high leverage practices

for students with mild disabilities in less restrictive settings. [Conference session].

North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children 32nd Annual Conference,

Wilmington, NC, United States.DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.31209.24168

McKeithan, G. K., Parker, D. R. & Brophy-Dick, A. (2018, June 27). Strategies to

establish positive and productive relationships with parents of preschool children

with autism. [Conference session]. North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children 2018 Summer Mini-Conference, Zebulon, NC, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.27853.79843

Rivera, M. O. & McKeithan, G. K. (2018, June 27). High leverage practices for students

with mild disabilities in less restrictive settings. [Conference session]. North

Carolina Council for Exceptional Children 2018 Summer Mini-Conference,

Zebulon, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. & Brophy-Dick, A. (2017, January 18-20). Evidence based practices

for students with autism. [Conference session]. North Carolina Council for

Exceptional Children 2017 30th Annual Conference, Wilmington, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K., Cullinan, D. & Wery, J. (2015, January 23-25). The good behavior

game and group reciprocal teaching in three high school settings. [Conference

session]. North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children 28th Annual Conference, Pinehurst, NC, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.17787.46880

McKeithan, G. K., & Conroy, D. S. (2014-Present). National board certification for initial

and renewal candidates. [Professional development series]. Professional

Educators of North Carolina, All counties in NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2007-14). National board certification for initial and renewal

candidates. [Professional development series]. Professional Educators of North Carolina, All counties in NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2015, April 29). Instructional coaching in the online environment.

[Graduate student research seminar]. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2015, April 29). Fiscally responsible service delivery for students

with high functioning autism in secondary school settings. [Graduate student

research seminar]. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States.

Alnizami, R., Li, D., & McKeithan, G. K. (2015, April 26). Community college faculty

satisfaction survey development. [Graduate student research presentation].

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.11076.58242

McKeithan, G. K. (2014, April 27). The experiences of students with high functioning

autism in secondary school settings: A qualitative study. [Graduate student

research presentation]. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United

States. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.35403.54561

McKeithan, G. K. (2014, April 29). High-stakes testing in special education. [Graduate

student research seminar]. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, United

States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2014, July). Evidence-based practice and instructional presentation.

[Conference presentation]. Junior and Senior Teaching Fellows Conference at Elon e University, Elon, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2014, March). Assessment drives instruction. [Conference

presentation]. William Peace University, Teacher Education Seminar, Raleigh,

NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2014, fall/spring). Praxis Preparation – Special Education. [Graduate

student teacher education department presentation]. William Peace University, Raleigh, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2013, June). Planning to manage behavior and maximize student

achievement. [Conference presentation]. Junior and Senior Teaching Fellows Conference at Lenoir Rhyne University, Hickory, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2013, June). Meeting the needs of students with disabilities in

inclusion classrooms. [Conference presentation]. Junior and Senior Teaching

Fellows Conference at Lenoir Rhyne University, Hickory, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2013, April). Evidence-Based Strategies for All Learners. [Graduate

student teacher education department presentation]. William Peace University,

Raleigh, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2012, fall/spring). Praxis Preparation – Special Education. [Graduate

student teacher education department presentation]. William Peace University, Raleigh, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2011, spring). Understanding the National Certification Process.

[National Board for Professional Teaching Standards candidate presentation].

Meredith College, Raleigh, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2011, spring). Understanding the National Certification Process.

[National Board for Professional Teaching Standards candidate presentation].

North Carolina Central University, Education Symposium, Durham, NC, United

States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2002-15, fall/spring). Documenting Student Growth Over Time.

[National Board for Professional Teaching Standards candidate presentation for

teachers employed by the Wake County Public School System approximately 4 sessions yearly]. Wake County Public School System, Candidate Support Sessions, Cary, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2002-15, fall/spring). Evaluation of Evidence. [National Board for

Professional Teaching Standards candidate presentation for teachers employed

by the Wake County Public School System approximately 1 session yearly].

Wake County Public School System, Candidate Support Sessions, Cary, NC,

United States.

McKeithan, G. K. (2002-15, fall/spring). Putting it All Together. [National Board for

Professional Teaching Standards candidate presentation for teachers employed by the Wake County Public School System approximately 1 session yearly]. Wake County Public School System, Candidate Support Sessions, Cary, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K., & Conroy, D. S. (2007-20, fall/spring). Initial National Board

Certification. [National Board for Professional Teaching Standards candidate

presentation for teachers employed in North Carolina approximately 4-6 sessions

yearly]. Professional Educators of North Carolina, Candidate Support Sessions,

Raleigh, NC, United States.

McKeithan, G. K., & Conroy, D. S. (2007-21, fall/spring). National Board Certification

Renewal. [National Board for Professional Teaching Standards candidate

presentation for teachers employed in North Carolina approximately 4-6 sessions

yearly]. Professional Educators of North Carolina, Candidate Support Sessions,

Raleigh, NC, United States.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

2022 Professional Educators of North Carolina, Virtual Spring Conference Chair. April 30, 2022.

2022 North Carolina Council on Exceptional Children Conference Committee,

35th Annual Conference. February 25-26, 2022.

2021-Present Focus on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Field Reviewer

2021-Present North Carolina The Association for the Gifted (TAG), Secretary

2021-Present North Carolina Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD), Co-treasurer

2021-Present North Carolina Division on Emotional and Behavioral Health (DEBH), Communications Chair

2021 Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD) & The Kansas Technical Assistance System Network (TASN) Virtual Richard L. Simpson Conference on Autism. Conference Committee Member. October 7-8, 2021.

2021 North Carolina Division on Autism and Developmental Disorders 4th

Annual Special Education Symposium Conference Chair. March 1, 2021.

2021 North Carolina Council on Exceptional Children Conference Committee,

34th Annual Conference. February 26-27, 2021.

2021-Present Exceptional Children, Field Reviewer

2021-Present International Journal of Inclusive Education, Field Reviewer

2020 National Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT)*

International Conference on Transition* “Annual Conference” Committee

member/Room Host

2020 National Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT)*

International DCDT Transition Symposium* “Transition in the Cloud”

Committee member/Room Host

2020 North Carolina Council on Exceptional Children (NC CEC), Summer

VIRTUAL Mini-Conference Co-Chair

2020 North Carolina Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities (NC

DADD), Spring VIRTUAL Mini-Conference Co-Chair

2020-Present North Carolina Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities (NC

DADD), Treasurer

2020-Present Exceptionality, Field Reviewer

2020-Present American Journal of Distance Education, Field Reviewer

2019 -Present North Carolina Division of Early Childhood (NC DEC), Secretary

2019-Present Rowman & Littlefield Publications, Textbook Field Reviewer

2019-Present Teaching Exceptional Children, Field Reviewer

2018-Present Teacher Education and Special Education, Field Reviewer

2017-Present Autism & Developmental Language Impairments, Field Reviewer

2019 North Carolina Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities

(NC DADD), Fall Mini-Conference Co-Chair

2018-19 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Summer

Mini-Conference Co-Chair

2018-19 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children's Division on

Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Secretary

2017-Present Pearson Education Publishers, Field Reviewer

2017-Present North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Webmaster &

Secretary

2017-21 CAEP Accreditation & CAEP National Site Visitor

2017-Present Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research

Program, grant reviewer

2017-19 National Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Honors

Committee Member

2016; 2017 National Council for Exceptional Children (CEC), Representative

Assembly (National CEC Conference)

2014-Present North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Honors and Bylaws

Committee Member

2017 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Immediate Past

President

2016 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, President

2016 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Conference Chair

2015 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, President Elect

2014 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, Vice President

2014-Present North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Conference

Committee Member

ACADEMIC SERVICE

2020-Present KU Special Education Department Service: Knowledge Mobilization

Committee Member

2020-Present Doctoral Committee Member, Doctoral Candidate Joel Rooks

(University of Kansas)

2019-20 Doctoral Committee Member, Doctoral Candidate Lara Mann

(University of Kansas)

2016-Present KU Special Education Department Service: Personnel Preparation

Programs Committee (PPPC) Committee Member

2018 Doctoral Dissertation Committee Member, “Understanding

Academic and Social Challenges of At-Risk Learners” by William

Robert Carter (Grand Canyon University)

2018 Master’s Thesis Committee Member, “Museum Auxiliary Aids and

Services as Displayed Online: How Cultural Institutions Appear

Accessible through Web Page Information” By: Kristyn Crossley (University of Kansas)

HONORS & AWARDS

2021 North Carolina Division for Early Childhood * Distinguished Service Award

2020 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Executive Board Member Distinguished Service Award presented at the annual conference

(Secretary)

2019 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Executive Board Member Distinguished Service Award presented at the annual conference

(Secretary)

2017 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children President’s Award

presented at the annual conference

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

●Council for Exceptional Children

oCouncil for Exceptional Children – Division of Autism & Developmental Disabilities (DADD)

oCouncil for Exceptional Children - Division for Emotional and Behavioral Health (DEBH)

oCouncil for Exceptional Children - Division for Early Childhood (DEC)

oCouncil for Exceptional Children - Division of Career Development and Transition (DCDT)

oCouncil for Exceptional Children - Division of Learning Disabilities (DCDT)

oCouncil for Exceptional Children - The Association of the Gifted (TAG)

●North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children

oNC DADD- Division on Autism & Developmental Disabilities

oNC DEBH - Division for Emotional and Behavioral Health (DEBH)

oNC DEC - Division for Early Childhood

oNC DCDT - Division of Career Development and Transition

oNC -DLD - Division of Learning Disabilities

oNC TAG - The Association of the Gifted (TAG)

●Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders (MSLBD)

●Professional Educators of North Carolina (PENC)

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