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Dr. Candace Burckhardt
Director of Student Services at South St. Paul Public Schools
Dr. Candace Burckhardt is an accomplished education professional currently serving as the Director of Student Services at South St. Paul Public Schools.1 She has extensive experience in various aspects of education, including teaching, special education, and student services.
Educational Background
Dr. Burckhardt holds impressive academic credentials:
- Ph.D. in Education from The Johns Hopkins University
- Master's in Teaching from Marian College
- B.A. in Political Science, History, and African Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Dr. Burckhardt has held several notable positions:
- Director of Student Services at South St. Paul Public Schools (current role)13
- Assistant Director of Student Services at Robbinsdale Area Schools in Minnesota
- Special Education and English Learner Coordinator at Indigo Education2
- Special Education Coordinator at Hiawatha Academies
- Education Coordinator at Envision Experience
- Special Education Teacher at Medford Area School District
- Academy Director at New Vision Wilderness
- Vice-Principal and Elementary Teacher at Escuela Futuro Verde
Expertise and Contributions
Dr. Burckhardt is known for her expertise in:
- Special education
- English Language Learners
- Building trauma-informed classrooms
- Brain-based teaching strategies
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Behavior management
She has conducted research on mindfulness-based interventions within special education programs in Minnesota and served as a Research Fellow with the Mind & Life European Summer Research Institute in 2016.2
Dr. Burckhardt is passionate about creating inclusive learning environments and has been involved with organizations such as Teach for America, Amnesty International, and the McBurney Disability Resource Center.