Interview with Dr. Kristen C. Eccleston The NeuroDiverse Teacher - ADHD

Education Consultant & Advocate

My name is Dr. Kristen C. Eccleston (aka The NeuroDiverse Teacher). My areas of passion, expertise and research focus on examining adolescent mental health impairments in the education environment, and I am well versed in the needs of the neurodiverse brain. Additionally, my professional experiences include in-class teaching at the secondary levels and designing and directing a specialized program for secondary students with mental health needs (check out my YouTube video).

I have a Doctor of Education in Mind, Brain, & Teaching from Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Science in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University, and a Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration from Hood College. Currently, I am an Adjunct Professor at Towson University in their Secondary and Special Education Graduate Programs and work as an Education Consultant to families and education technology companies. I am a National Board-Certified Teacher, Exceptional Needs Specialist, and hold an Advanced Professional Educator Certificate.