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Melody Deprez serves as a Graduate Professor in the Education Department at Georgetown College, Kentucky, teaching in the Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) programs for Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD) and Moderate to Severe Disabilities (MSD). With decades of classroom experience across K-12 settings, she specializes in evidence-based practices for students with disabilities within this small liberal arts institution known for personalized education.
Her academic credentials include:
- B.A. in Psychology with Minors in Elementary Education, Kindergarten and Learning and Behavior Disorders from Marymount Manhattan College
- M.A. in Elementary Education from New York University
- Ed.D. in Education Leadership from Spalding University
Dr. Deprez's research focuses on evolving legislative frameworks for disability education, social-emotional support systems, and technology integration in special education. Her work addresses critical gaps in serving historically marginalized student populations, emphasizing trauma-informed practices and post-pandemic instructional adaptations. She advocates for holistic educator preparation that balances student needs with teacher well-being through mindfulness and growth mindset cultivation.
As a mentor in Georgetown's graduate programs, she prepares future special educators to navigate complex classroom challenges while maintaining personal resilience. Her guidance emphasizes compassionate student-centered approaches, legislative compliance, and innovative technology use. Dr. Deprez actively promotes self-care strategies for educators through hobbies, exercise, and mindfulness practices to sustain effectiveness in demanding roles.
