2022 Young Professional Award
October 25, 2022
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The Young Professional Award is presented to a person in the field of disabilities under the age of 40 who has demonstrated dedication and commitment to people with developmental disabilities and their families through work as a bridge between the academic sector and the community.
Kathryn M. Burke, PhD
Institute on Disabilities, Temple University: Philadelphia, PA
"Katey’s dedication and commitment to the field is also underscored by her service contributions. Katey is currently the Secretary for the Council on Research and Evaluation (CORE) within AUCD and has served on the AUCD Board Nominating Committee for the last two years. Katey also contributes directly to leadership and practice in special education within Pennsylvania through her role as a Community on Transition State Leadership Team Member within the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network. She and her colleagues have recently developed resources for young people and their families to understand and access resources on person-centered planning during the transition time frame. These efforts are among many service contributions by Katey to local, regional, and national communities within the field."
Biography
Dr. Kathryn M. Burke is the Associate Director at the Institute on Disabilities and an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at Temple University. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas in Special Education with a Minor in Quantitative Research Design and Analysis. Her research focuses on promoting self-determination across the lifespan for people with disabilities, with a focus on inclusive education and transition. Dr. Burke was formerly a special education teacher in Philadelphia.
