Dr. Melissa Boduch
Learning Specialist (Freshman/Sophomore) and Deputy Coordinator for Title IX
352-638-9786 Ext. 186mboduch@beaconcollege.eduEducation
- Ph.D. from Capella University: Special Education Leadership
- M.S. from Black Hills State University: Curriculum and Instruction
- B.S. from Westfield State University: Special Education in Severe Special Needs
- B.A. from Westfield State University: Psychology
Areas of Study
Special education, curriculum and instruction, universal design for learning, differentiated instruction, special education leadership, advocacy
About Dr. Melissa Boduch
Dr. Melissa Boduch joined Beacon in 2022 and serves as a Team Lead Learning Specialist and Academic Advisor in the Center for Student Success. She also serves as the Deputy Coordinator for Title IX. At Beacon, she has shared her expertise on the PBS television show “A World of Difference,” participated in monthly parent engagement series, and addressed incoming students during orientation and webinars.
As a military spouse, Boduch supported her retired U.S.A.F. husband through multiple duty stations, gaining extensive experience in special education both domestically and internationally. With more than 25 years in the field, she has taught in K-12 public schools, trained educators, and worked as a trainer in the corporate sector.
Publications
- Boduch, M. & Pollard, C. (2004) “Developing a Balanced Reading Program for Teaching a Child with Williams Syndrome”, TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus 1(1) Article 4.
- Boduch, M. L. (2019). Relationships between parents and advocates during the special education process: A qualitative study (Doctoral dissertation, Capella University).