Breda
  • Faculty Research Associate, Utah Education Policy Center, University of Utah
  • Associate Chair, Special Education
  • Associate Professor, Special Education
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Research Summary

Breda O’Keeffe, Ph.D. (she/her/hers), completed her doctoral degree at Utah State University and an IES postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Connecticut. Her primary research interests include evidence-based practices in assessment, positive behavior supports, and reading instruction for diverse elementary students, including multilingual learners, at-risk for and with disabilities. She is also interested in the interaction between behavior and literacy.

Education

  • B.A., Literature, Harvard Radcliffe College, Cambridge, MA
  • M.S., Special Education, National University, San Diego, CA
  • Ph.D., Disability Disciplines, Special Education, Utah State University, Logan, UT