Caroline Marrett

Dr. Caroline Marrett is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Teacher Education at the University of Central Florida (UCF), within the College of Community Innovation and Education. She specializes in Exceptional Student Education and serves as Co-coordinator for the Holmes Scholars Program and faculty advisor for the Alpha Delta Kappa Collegiate Club. Her roles include advocacy for student success and recruitment/retention strategies for marginalized groups in higher education.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Exceptional Student Education, University of Central Florida
• M.A. in School Administration and Supervision, University of Central Florida
• M.A. in Specific Learning Disabilities, Teachers College, Columbia University
• B.S. in Elementary Education, Buffalo State University

Her research focuses on special education teacher preparation, mentoring practices, and systemic barriers to student retention. She previously held roles as Recruitment and Retention Coordinator at UCF and school administrator in New York.