Education
Ph.D. in Special Education with an emphasis on High Incidence Disabilities, The University of Georgia, 2011-2016
M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, University of West Georgia, 2009-2010
B.A. Special Education, University of North Florida, 2001-2005

Teaching and Research Interests / Recent Publications or Scholarly Output
Gambrell, J.A., & Bennett, K.E. (2024) Breaking the teacher shortage barrier: Impacts of COVID-19 on recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals seeking licensure. Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research, 17(4), 251-265.

Bessette, H., & Bennett, K. (2021). Supporting High Quality Teacher Preparation: Results from a Mentoring Program for Special Education Faculty: Two Years Later. The Advocate, 27(1) https://doi.org/10.4148/2637-4552.1162

Bessette, H., & Bennett, K. (2021). Integrating Modeling of High-Leverage Practices and Culturally Responsive Practice in the Preparation of Preservice Special Education Teachers. Critical Issues in Teacher Education, 28, Spring, 4-12.