Mya is a regional behavior coach for the Behavior Alliance of South Carolina. Prior to becoming a regional behavior coach, she worked as a speech language pathologist in public schools and pediatric rehabilitation settings for over 15 years. Mya’s professional and research interests include supporting preservice and inservice teachers in using instructional practices to support all PK-12 students and discovering effective strategies for supporting families and students navigating the challenges of special education in public schools. She received her bachelor’s degree from South Carolina State University and her master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Mya Kelley