Kelly Eckel

Kelly Eckel is Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Undergraduate Field Experiences at the University of Saint Francis. With K-12 teaching experience and legal background, she specializes in elementary education, data-informed instruction, and field experience partnerships. Her work centers on educational equity and accessibility across academic systems.

Research focuses on:

• Evidence-based instructional methodologies
• Classroom organization systems
• Developmental frameworks for diverse learners
• Quantitative analysis in educational contexts

She serves on the USF Teacher Education Advisory Council, directs Alpha Theta Epsilon honor society, and participates in statewide educational improvement initiatives through the Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and Indiana Department of Education review panels.