Kathleen N. Tuck
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Biography —
Kathleen N. Tuck, Ph.D., BCBA-D is an Associate Professor of Special Education at the University of Kansas. Dr. Tuck is the current coordinator of early childhood pre-service educator programming (undergraduate and masters’ level). She completed her Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University in Early Childhood Special Education. She also holds a master’s degree in special education from The College of William & Mary. Kathleen is a board-certified behavior analyst and held dual-teaching certifications in elementary general and special education prior to entering academia. Dr. Tuck held a variety of roles prior to pursuing her doctorate including providing at-home behavioral support for toddlers with autism and teaching young students in toddler through 6th grade classrooms. She is a former public school teacher for elementary students with language and behavioral support needs as well as an itinerate preschool educator for toddlers and preschoolers with and without support needs.
Research —
Dr. Tuck’s research interests include (1) the identification and implementation of evidence-based instructional practices for young students with language and behavioral support needs, (2) supporting the engagement and autonomy of all young students in inclusive classrooms through creation of supportive and adaptive environments, and (3) improving the methodology and synthesis of single case research design studies.