Christa Kennard

Christa completed her Bachelor of Arts in Special Education and her Master of Arts in Special Education at the University of Florida. Through a subsequent University of Florida Lastinger Center Teacher Leader Fellowship, she participated on a team of 40 teachers from across the state of Florida that worked to develop action research projects focused on improving the quality of standards-based classroom teaching which was presented at the International Teacher Leadership Conference in Miami, FL. She holds multiple endorsements in English as a Second Language, Prekindergarten Disabilities, and Reading, and is a Clinical Educator. She is cross-trained in in multiple programs including Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing, UFLI Foundations, IMSE, and S.P.I.R.E.

Christa has taught in various school settings and served in various roles serving students with diverse strengths and needs. In her present role as the ESE Program Specialist for students with intellectual disabilities, Christa is also an in-district certified trainer for the S.P.I.R.E. curriculum. She provides professional development to educators across Martin County. Christa is dedicated to helping more children achieve literacy while also educating the community on the benefits of the structured literacy approach to teaching reading.

Christa enjoys vacationing with her family, visiting friends, and enjoying our lovely South Florida lifestyle.