Rebecca Dodd

Rebecca Dodd is the Behavior Support Teacher at Danville South Elementary School in Danville, Indiana, where she works closely with students who have significant emotional, mental, and behavioral needs. She is deeply passionate about supporting students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders and is committed to implementing trauma-informed, data-driven practices that promote student success and schoolwide growth.

Rebecca will graduate in May with a Master’s degree in School Administration from Indiana State University and will complete her Master’s degree in Special Education, along with a Special Education Director’s license, from Ball State University in December. While she is fulfilled in her current role, her long-term career goals include special education and school leadership, where she can advocate for inclusive systems, effective behavior supports, and meaningful change for students with disabilities.

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Rebecca serves on her school’s leadership team and is a Professional Learning Community (PLC) leader. She is the chairperson of her school’s special education team, a member of the school behavior team, and a mentor for new teachers. Rebecca is also the Treasurer of the Hendricks County chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma and is an active member of the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP), the Indiana Council of Administrators of Special Education (ICASE), and the National Society of Leadership and Success.

Outside of her professional work, Rebecca is a wife and mother to two young children and the proud owner of two large dogs. She balances family life with a strong commitment to leadership development, advocacy, and improving outcomes for students with disabilities across Indiana.

Mikah Leigh

Mikah Leigh is currently a developmental preschool special education teacher with the Greene-Sullivan Special Education Cooperative and has been teaching special education since 2015. Throughout her career, she has supported students with diverse learning needs through early intervention, individualized instruction, and strong family partnerships. Mikah also helps by serving as a Public Agency Representative, assisting to facilitate complex case conferences, evaluations, and transitions while ensuring compliance with Indiana Article 7 and maintaining clear, compassionate communication with families. Her leadership is grounded in resilience, empathy, and a lifelong commitment to advocating for children who need someone in their corner.

In January 2025, Mikah began her graduate studies at Indiana Wesleyan University, where she is pursuing dual master’s degrees in Special Education and School Administration. Through her coursework and administrative internship, she has completed leadership exhibits aligned to National Educational Leadership Preparation standards, conducted school culture and diversity audits, and engaged in data-driven school improvement planning. She has completed extensive professional development, including Keys to Literacy training, school Medicaid coursework, and multiple administrative leadership webinars. Mikah is an active member of professional organizations including ICASE, the Council for Exceptional Children, and the Indiana State Teachers Association, remaining engaged in leadership development, legislative advocacy, and advancing equitable practices for students with disabilities.

Mikah is committed to building systems where families feel heard and students receive meaningful access to opportunity. She lives in Linton, Indiana, with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. Her long-term goal is to serve in special education administration, where she can strengthen early intervention programs, support collaborative teams, and ensure that compliance and compassion work hand in hand. Through her leadership, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to student-centered decision-making, Mikah strives to make a lasting impact on special education programs and the communities they serve.