Kara Rusk-Jenney

Dr. Kara Rusk-Jenney serves as a Lecturer of Education at Georgetown College, KY, specializing in School Counseling and Moderate/Severe Disabilities Certification Programs. With 22 years of experience in education, she emphasizes resourcefulness, student-centered support, and differentiation for diverse learner needs.

• Moderate and Severe Disabilities Certification Program
• Learning and Behavior Disorders Certification Program
• Field Placement Course Instruction

Her research interests and teaching philosophy focus on:

• Special education for students with autism, medical conditions, and behavioral challenges
• Virtual teaching strategies post-COVID adaptation
• Asynchronous online learning frameworks
• Community-building in digital classrooms
• Professional development for working educators