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About the Burkhart Center

The Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research, named for Jim and Jere Lynn Burkhart who have made significant contributions to the establishment and mission of the Center, officially opened in October 2005.

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Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to increase the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families by providing services, preparing educators, and conducting research.

Faculty and Staff

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Burkhart Advisory Board

Emily Blechman

Emily Blechman

Jere Lynn Burkhart

Jere Lynn Burkhart

Jim Burkhart

Jim Burkhart

Keith Burkhart

Keith Burkhart

Kami Finger, M.Ed.

Kami Finger, M.Ed.

Jeff Key, M.Ed.

Jeff Key, M.Ed.

Kim Lehman-Brown

Kim Lehman-Brown

Paul Louden

Paul Louden

Anna M. Mastergoge, Ph.D.

Ann M. Mastergeorge, Ph.D.

Jennifer McCleskey

Jennifer McCleskey

Kathleen Meadors, M.Ed.

Kathleen Meadors, M.Ed.

Anna Phillips, M.Ed.

Anna Phillips, M.Ed.

Stacy Poteet, M.Ed.

Stacy Poteet, M.Ed.

Sherry Sancribrian, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, FASHA

Sherry Sancibrian, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, FASHA

Marissa Scheef

Marisa Scheef

Sam Shreffler

Sam Shreffler