Biography
Dr. Ryan Kellems is an associate professor and program coordinator of the special education undergraduate programs in the Counseling Psychology and Special Education department at Brigham Young University. Prior to coming to BYU Dr. Kellems was on the faculty at the University of Oregon where he worked with the National Post-School Outcomes Center. His primary research interests are video modeling, transition for students with disabilities, post-school outcomes of students with disabilities, assistive technology, and working with young adults with autism in community-based vocational settings. One of Dr. Kellems areas of expertise is using the latest technology to assist students with disabilities as they transition to life after school. Prior to completing his doctoral degree Dr. Kellems was a high school teacher where he worked in both rural and urban settings as a special education and Social Studies teacher.
Dr. Kellems is currently conducting studies exploring the use of Augmented Reality and Live Animation to teach different skills (social, academic and independent living) to individuals with disabilities such as autism, LD and ID.
Dr. Kellems also conducts professional development across the country related to implementing video modeling in academic and community based settings.
Research Interests
TransitionAugmented Reality (AR)
Video Modeling
Mobile Technology (iPads, iPods & tablets)
Live Animation
Autism
Secondary Special Education
Inclusive Education
Professional Development for Special Education Teachers
Teaching Interests
Special EducationAssessment and Evaluation of Students with Exceptional Needs
Education and Multicultural Issues in Special Education
Curriculum & Instruction for Secondary Students
Student Teaching: Mild/Moderate Disabilities
Education
- M.Ed., Adaptive Special Education , Washburn University (2007)
Honors and Awards
- Nancy Peery Marriot Excellence in Research, Mckay School of Educaton (2022 - 2022)
- Fulbright Scholar, United States Department of State (2021 - 2022)
- JSET Research Article of the Year, Journal of Special Education Technology (2021 - 2022)
- Outstanding Service Award, DCDT- Division on Career Development and Transition (2017 - 2017)
Memberships
- CEC Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) (2007 - Present)
- Council for Exceptional Children (2007 - Present)
Professional Citizenship
- Editor, Associate Editor, Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities (2021 - Present)
- Editorial Review Board Member, Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals (2015 - Present)
- Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Special Education Technology (2015 - Present)
- Editorial Review Board Member, Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities (2014 - Present)
- Board Member, Council For Exceptional Children Division on Career Development and Transition (2010 - 2017)