Johnny Collett

Deputy Director

Phone: (859) 257-2304

Email: johnny.collett@uky.edu

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Experiences: Former: Assistant U.S. Education Secretary for the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services; Program Director for Special Education Outcomes at the Council of Chief State School Officers; State Special Education Director (KY); High School Special Education Teacher

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