Associate Dean and Associate Professor
Belmont University
Dr. Cathy Eschete has more than 20 years of experience working in the field of education.
Following the completion of her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana College in Elementary and Special Education, she served as a resource and inclusion middle school teacher. Upon relocating to California, she served as a Clinical Supervisor providing early intervention services for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as providing consultation services to area school districts seeking to improve their special education programs.
She received a master’s degree from California State University Stanislaus in Special Education and her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Special Education from Louisiana State University. During her PhD program, she served as a graduate assistant and taught special education courses at Louisiana State University. Following the completion of her PhD, Dr. Eschete served as Assistant Professor and Director of Field Experience in the School of Education at Louisiana College. She currently serves as the Associate Dean and an Associate Professor in the College of Education at Belmont University in Nashville, TN.
She has presented at numerous professional conferences on topics related to special education, early literacy, behavior management, instructional strategies to increase engagement, and supporting children in the foster care system.
Transforming ECE: Innovative Integration of Early Childhood and Special Education
Saturday, February 22, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST