Kathy Boothe

Dr. Kathy Boothe is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SE), specializing in Special Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of North Texas (2010), an M.Ed. in Special Education with an emphasis on Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (2004), and a B.S. in Rehabilitation Studies (2000), all from the University of North Texas. Her professional roles include serving as President/President-Elect of the Georgia Council for Exceptional Children (2013–2014) and as a Board Member for the Council for Exceptional Children Small Special Education Programs Caucus (2011–2014). Dr. Boothe focuses on professional development in behavior management for schools in Georgia and Oklahoma.

She teaches online courses for the M.Ed. in Special Education – Administration program, including Introduction to Exceptionalities and Classroom Management. Her research and teaching emphasize acceptance of all students, flexibility, respect, and a passion for teaching. Dr. Boothe advocates for educators to balance student needs with curriculum demands, addressing the challenge of time constraints in education. Beyond academia, she enjoys singing and lives in Texas with her husband, cat Zoey, and dog Zeus.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Her professional contributions focus on leadership roles and educational advocacy rather than traditional research outputs.