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Kelly R. Kelley

Kelly Kelley

Professor

College of Education and Allied Professions

School of Teaching and Learning

Contact Information

Email: kkelley@wcu.edu
Phone: 828.227.3298
Office: 120 Killian Building

Biography

Dr. Kelly R. Kelley received her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Since 2007, she has served as the University Participant (UP) Program Co-Founder, Coordinator, Consultant, and Director. Dr. Kelley has published a book, many book chapters, and peer reviewed articles. She has presented at more than 200 international, national, and state conferences with a majority of student's co-presenting with her. Her research interests include secondary transition related to assistive technology, independent living, and inclusive postsecondary opportunities for individuals with intellectual disability. Her book is called <i>Teaching, Including, and Supporting College Students with Intellectual Disabilities.</i>

Education

  • Ph D, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Special Education
  • MA, Western Carolina University, Special Education
  • BS, Western Carolina University, Special Education

Teaching Interests

Introductory courses in exceptionalities, secondary transition, assistive technology, collaboration, working with families, and adult services

Research Interests

Secondary transition, assistive technology, social skills instruction, independent living and inclusive postsecondary opportunities for individuals with mild to moderate intellectual disability

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