Biography

Beth Parrott is a full-time Instructor for the Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Program, Faculty of Education, University of Calgary. She holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from Michigan State University and her graduate work was completed in Education Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Psychology and Rehabilitation Studies. Her areas of interest are professional practice, children with special needs, rehabilitation management, and reflective practice. Beth has been instrumental in developing and coordinating the distance education community of learners program across Canada on an ongoing basis. She is also the undergraduate student advisor for the program.

Prior to joining the CRDS Program at University of Calgary, Beth worked at the Alberta Children’s Hospital for 12 years in the Department of Child and Youth Care in Preschool Services and the Dr. Gordon Townsend School as a frontline worker, supervisor and director.

Beth is a member of the Canadian Association of Rehabilitation Professionals and holds a Registered Rehabilitation Professional designation. She has held the position of Treasurer for CARP – Alberta for the past 4 years. She has also been a member of the Council for Exceptional Children for the past 20 years.

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