Jeanette McCollum

Jeanette McCollum

 Jeanette McCollum was a major influence in the Special Educ. Department. Now Professor Emeritis, she is a leader in research/personal preparation for Early Childhood Special Education. In honor of her research, she has an award instituted in her name.  

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