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Dr. Jacqueline Wood Hoeppner is an Assistant Director of Â鶹ŮÀÉ’s Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, deeply dedicated to empowering individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor’s Degree in Childhood and Special Education from SUNY Geneseo, followed by a Master’s Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from Nazareth College, and culminated in a Doctorate of Philosophy in Special Education from Â鶹ŮÀÉ.

Over the span of a decade, Jacqueline taught students with varying exceptionalities from kindergarten through age 22 in New York and Florida. She taught in various settings, including inclusive general education classrooms, self-contained special education classrooms, and small group pull-out settings. During that time, she also worked as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), harnessing behavioral strategies to foster growth and development.

At Florida Atlantic CARD, Jacqueline leads the Secondary and Adult Team and facilitates safety initiatives, such as law enforcement and first responder training, and wandering and elopement prevention. Her research focuses on promoting social and community access and inclusion for adults with autism. She is passionate about collaborating with individuals with autism, their families, community members, and professionals to drive positive change and enhanced quality of life.