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Michelle Marchant Selected as Special Education Coordinator
In the McKay School, faculty members are often asked to sacrifice personal and academic interests to serve in positions which focus on a wider group of students and involve administrative roles. Michelle Marchant of the Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education has been selected to serve as the department’s special education coordinator.
Marchant, a busy teacher and researcher, says she is happy to serve her department fulfilling her new responsibilities, even though it means a sacrifice in teaching fewer classes and having less time for research. As special education coordinator she will direct student support and advisement services, handle course scheduling, and oversee the department’s fieldwork, including summer practicum and student teaching. She will also be responsible for coordinating the program structure with various committees of the BYU Educator Preparation Program and accreditation requirements.
Marchant looks forward to serving as coordinator. She says she has had a taste of each of her duties. “For the past year I have served as the past director’s [Tina Dyches] assistant, and she has helped prepare me for the job,” Marchant said. She describes Dyches’ dedication and says that she is inspired by Dyches’ example. Marchant hopes to serve the department and students well.
Marchant’s primary research interest is in the prevention and treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders in children and youth. In addition to her scholarly and teaching efforts, she enjoys spending time with her 14 nieces and nephews, hiking, crocheting, playing the piano, reading, and gardening.
5 October 2009