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Dr. Lee Kern is a Professor at Lehigh University and serves as Director of the Center for Promoting Research to Practice and Lehigh University Autism Services, focusing on translating evidence-based practices into educational settings for children with special needs.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. from University of South Florida
- M.A. from Marshall University
- B.A. from University of California, Santa Barbara
Dr. Kern's research centers on developing interventions for students with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Key areas include Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, and inclusive education strategies. Current projects address college/career readiness for high school students with behavioral issues and parent education programs for preschoolers with ADHD.
Her contributions have been recognized with:
- Kern's Research Selected as "Must Read"
As co-Principal Investigator on the NSF-funded Accelerating Research Translation project, she bridges research and practice through her directorship of two university centers. These initiatives support schools in implementing effective strategies for students with special needs while advancing community-based interventions.
