Teresa "Teri" Faucette, M.Ed.
Doctoral Scholar ~ University of Central Florida
Doctoral Scholar ~ University of Central Florida
To empower all individuals with exceptionalities, through inclusive, evidence-based/high-leverage practices, innovative instruction, and authentic partnerships that elevate equity and access in education and beyond.
To create a world where every learner, regardless of ability, feels seen, supported, and celebrated.
SYNCHRONOUS AND ASYNCHRONOUS TEACHING
University of Central Florida – School of Teacher Education
EEX 3243 Techniques for Exceptional Adolescents-Adults (Undergraduate) Instructor
EEX 4242 Teaching Exceptional Students in Secondary Settings (Undergraduate) Instructor
EEX 4763 Technology for Classroom Teachers of Students with Special Needs (Undergraduate) Teaching Assistant
EEX 3830 Practicum in Exceptional Student Education (Undergraduate) Instructor
EEX 3942 Education Internship I (Undergraduate) Instructor/Clinical Coordinator
EEX 4941 Education Internship II (Undergraduate) Instructor/Clinical Coordinator
EEX 6946 Education Internship (Graduate) Instructor/Clinical Coordinator
INTERDISCIPLINARY PARTNERSHIPS
University of Central Florida – School of Music
MUE 4393 Music and Students with Exceptionalities (Undergraduate) Exceptional Education Partner
MUE 5921 Music Education Workshop: Learners with Exceptionalities (Graduate) Exceptional Education Partner
Faucette, T., Hirn, J., & Parsons, C. (2024, February 22). Project Social Code. [Poster session]. College of Community Innovation and Education Graduate Research Impact Showcase, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, United States.
Zaugg, T., Faucette, T., Moore, S., Lopez, M., Hirn, J., & Hines, R. (2024, April 4-6). In it to win it: Coaching teachers remotely [Oral Presentation]. American Council on Rural Special Education. Las Vegas, NV, United States.
Faucette, T. (2024, November 7). Beyond the screen: Forging relationships through remote coaching in teacher preparation programs [Poster session]. Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children (TED) Conference. Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
Hirn, J., Faucette, T., & Pennington, R. (2025, March 11-14). Coding for connection: Project Social Code [Poster Session]. Council for Exceptional Children Special Education Convention and Expo. Baltimore, MD, United States.
Faucette, T. (2025, April 8). Rebooting your future: Returning to school and embracing a new path [Oral Presentation]. UCF Speaks Series. Orlando, FL, United States.
Faucette, T., Lind, K., Fonseca, J., & Pelton, A. (2025, June 20). Yes, iCan! Empowering learning through collaboration: A University of Central Florida and Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida partnership [Oral Presentation]. Florida Council for Exceptional Children Conference. Gainesville, FL, United States.
Faucette, T., Grays, A., & Dooley, E. (2025, November 14). Stronger together: Coaching and mentoring the next generation of scholars to excellence in special education [Oral Presentation]. Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference. Kansas City, MO, United States.
Faucette, T. (2025, November 13). Harmonizing minds: A literature review on interdisciplinary music
and special education approaches and their uniting impact on communication for students with autism [Poster Session]. Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference. Kansas City, MO, United States.
Faucette, T., Hirn, J., & Jiang, Z. (2025, November 18-21). Coding to connect: Building bridges through technology [Oral Presentation]. Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence Conference (OCALICON) 2025. Online. {Acceptance Pending}
Ambassador, CCIE Dean’s Ambassador Program (2025-2026), College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE), University of Central Florida
Senator - College of Graduate Studies (2025-2026), Student Government Senate, University of Central Florida
Policy Intern (2025), Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities, University of Central Florida
Preparing Tomorrow’s Faculty Program - Student (2025), University of Central Florida
Committee Member (2025), Provost and Executive Vice President Search Committee, University of Central Florida
Academic Mentor-Coach (2024-Present), Project Next-Gen SET, University of Central Florida
Pegasus Parent Ambassador (2024), First Year Experience, Office of Student Success and Well-Being, University of Central Florida
Doctoral Scholar Coordinator (2024-Present), Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute, University of Central Florida
Community Outreach Coordinator (2024), Member (2025), President’s Leadership Council, University of Central Florida
Member (2024-2025), Safe Schools Task Force, Autism Society of Florida
Member (2024-Present), University of Central Florida Latino Faculty & Staff Association
President (2025), Vice President (2024), Secretary (2023), Association of Doctoral Students in Exceptional Education, University of Central Florida
Student Representative (2023-Present), Florida Council for Exceptional Children (FCEC), a State Unit of the International Council for Exceptional Children
Student Liaison, UCF Lead Scholar (2023-2025), Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida iCan! Series, a University of Central Florida partnership
Order of Pegasus Recipient/Inductee (2025), University of Central Florida
Graduate Dean’s Fellowship (2023-2024), University of Central Florida
Partners in Policymaking Graduate (2020), Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
Teacher of the Year Finalist (2010-2011), Hunter’s Creek Elementary
National Board Certification (2003-2013), National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Ida S. Baker Minority Teacher of the Year (2000-2001), Highlands Elementary
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