Philip Kanfush

Rev. Philip Kanfush O.S.B. is an Associate Professor of Education at Saint Vincent College, where he serves as the Executive Director of the Bearcat B.E.S.T. Program. He holds multiple certifications, including Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the Doctoral Level, Licensed Behavior Specialist in Pennsylvania, and Certified Brain Injury Specialist. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, statistics, and methodology.

• Educational Background:
• Ed.D., Special Education – West Virginia University
• M.Div. & M.A. – Saint Vincent Seminary
• M.Ed. (Special Education), M.B.A. – University of Pittsburgh
• B.A. (Dual) – Saint Vincent College & University of Pittsburgh
• Research Focus: Literacy for struggling readers and students with intellectual disabilities; life skills for individuals with severe disabilities; behavioral disorder treatment; teacher development.
• Certifications: Includes 10 Pennsylvania teaching certifications, BCBA-D, and Brain Injury Specialist credentials.