Kathryn Peckham-Hardin, Ph.D.
Dr. Peckham-Hardin is a Professor in the Department of Special Education at California State
University, Northridge where she coordinates the credential program in Moderate/Severe Disabilities.
In this role, she advises students, teaches courses in positive behavior support and curriculum and
instruction for students with moderate to severe disabilities, and supervises teacher candidates. She
has directed and co-directed several federally funded personnel preparation projects designed to
prepare teachers to work with students in high-needs schools in general education settings. Dr.
Peckham-Hardin has authored/co-authored several chapters focusing on positive behavior support,
inclusive education, and assessment. She has presented at state and national conferences and has
served on the Board of Directors of the California Chapter of TASH (Cal-TASH) for the past 7 years.