Autor: Jennifer L. Pusateri

Jennifer Pusateri (pronounced Puu-suh-TEHR-ee) is the Universal Design Consultant for the University of Kentucky”s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) where she fosters the advancement of accessibility and inclusive teaching practices across campus. Jennifer also served as a co-leader and charter member of the international UDLHE (UDL in Higher Ed.) Network.As a member of the prestigious CAST National Faculty, Jennifer regularly presents UDL workshops and webinars for school districts, college faculty, and state boards of education across the United States. Pusateri has also been featured as a guest UDL specialist in podcasts such as Think UDL and Teaching in Higher Ed. She also serves as a proud member of her local school board. Before arriving at the University of Kentucky, Pusateri worked for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) where she served as an education consultant and specialist in differentiated learning and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Jennifer taught Arts and Humanities for grades K-8 at a nationally recognized school for students with specific learning disabilities (SLD) in Louisville, Kentucky. Jennifer attended the Indiana University School of Music where she earned her undergraduate degree in vocal music and fine arts. She earned her Master of Arts in Teaching at the University of the Cumberlands and is a Ph D Candidate in Education Sciences (with a focus on Curriculum and Instruction) at the University of Kentucky. Jennifer currently lives in Central Kentucky with her husband Joey, her two daughters, Kira and Sadie, her mother, Patti, and her pets, Fiona (dog), and Tasha (cat).