Shendah Benoit

Dr. Shendah Benoit is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the University of Northern British Columbia, Canada. She holds advanced education degrees and special education qualifications from the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto. Dr. Benoit’s teaching focuses on inclusive education, literacy, and neurodiversity. Her research interests include strength-based inclusion, positive organizational practices, compassionate systems, and empowering families. Prior to academia, Dr. Benoit held leadership roles in the K-12 education system, serving as a district and school principal as well as a district safe school coordinator. She has led multidisciplinary teams, contributed to provincial education initiatives, and taught across various grade levels.