Kelly Collier

Kelly Collier serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Education at McKendree University, contributing to teacher preparation and educational support programs.

Her academic foundation includes:

• B.S. in Speech Language Pathology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (2006)
• M.A. in Special Education from McKendree University (2010)

Her professional focus centers on Special Education methodologies and Speech Language Pathology interventions, with emphasis on inclusive classroom strategies and communication disorders support. This expertise informs her curriculum development for future educators, particularly in addressing diverse learning needs within K-12 settings.

Her teaching directly impacts educator training programs through practical applications of disability accommodation frameworks and individualized education plan (IEP) implementation.