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Kelly Vigants is an Associate Professor at Ferris State University's School of Education, where she teaches and mentors education students. Her career spans over 25 years in early childhood education, with roles such as preschool teacher, childcare center director, consultant, and parent educator.
- PhD in Education and Human Development from Western Michigan University
- Graduate Certification in Kinship Care
- EdS in Educational Leadership
- MEd in Early Childhood Education
- BS in Behavioral Science and Sociology
Her research focuses on integrating social-emotional learning (SEL) into literacy practices, promoting trauma-sensitive educational policies, and addressing neurodiversity in early childhood settings. She advocates for staff wellness and evidence-based approaches to classroom engagement.
Kelly Vigants has authored a 2024 article analyzing the intersection of SEL and literacy through interactive read-alouds, reflecting her expertise in educational psychology and childhood development.
She actively contributes to professional development through presentations on topics like suspension and expulsion policies, autism-ADHD connections, and trauma-informed practices. Her work bridges theory and practice in early childhood education.
