SUZANNE KEMP, PhD
Senior Lecturer
Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders
318L Barkley Center
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0732
(402) 472-0084
Biography
Dr. Suzanne Kemp is currently senior lecturer in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders where she teaches courses—both onsite and online—in behavior management and instructional methodology. In addition, she supervises field experiences and student teaching for Special Education majors.
Dr. Kemp has spend 13 years working with students with behavioral disorders and learning disabilities—both as a teacher and administrator. She has served on numerous state and national committees whose mission is to provide better education to students with disabilities and is the current and past president for state Councils for Exceptional Children.
Dr. Kemp is the principal investigator of Project TEAMS (Transition, Education, Attendance, and Motivation to Succeed), which is a grant focusing on reducing drop-out rates among students who are re-entering high school after a prolonged absence due to suspension, placement in a residential facility, or incarceration. Project TEAMS ultimate goal is to provide services to students who are at-risk at the middle school increase their successful transition into high school.
Dr. Kemp is the author of several journal articles and co-author of books on behavior management. Because of her expertise in school management, alternative teaching methods, and innovative administrative leadership, she is a much sought after and nationally recognized presenter and consultant to school districts, agencies, and organizations across the country.
Recent Publications
Journal Articles
Kemp, S. E. (2006). Examining dropout policies and trends for students with and without disabilities. Adolescence, 41, 235-250.
Maag, J. W., & Kemp, S. E. (2003). An expanded repertoire of behavioral intent and its implications for functional analysis. Remedial and Special Education, 23, 57-64.
Book Chapters
Maag, J. W., & Kemp, S. E. (2005). I can't make you: Attitude shifts and techniques for managing resistance. In P. Zionts (Ed.), Inclusion strategies for students with learning and behavior problems (2nd ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed.
Books
Maag, J. W., & Kemp, S. E. (2004). Peculiar tracks for derailing resistance. Lincoln, NE: ACT Press.
Research Projects
| Project TEAMS | |
| Woods Charitable Foundation | |
| Role: PI | 2005-2008 |
| Project TEAMS | |
| Cooper Foundation | |
| Role: PI | 2006-2008 |
| Support for Paraeducators Who Work with Students with Low Incidence Disabilities | |
| CSPD | |
| Role: PI | 2001 |
