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Dr. Sheila Bennett
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Biography
Sheila Bennett is a Professor and former chair in the Teacher Education Department of the Faculty of Education at Brock University. Professionally, Sheila has worked as a classroom and special education teacher, school board resource person and faculty member. She has been active in the field of special education for many years and has been involved in policy and practical issues in the field. Co-chair of the Special Education Transformation Document as well as co-author of Special Education in Ontario Schools, Sheila has dedicated her career to working with educators and students in her chosen field. Her current research interests are inclusion, special education policy, acquired brain injury, aboriginal education.
Area of Focus
Inclusion, special education policy, acquired brain injury, and Aboriginal education