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• A proud native of Eastern North Carolina, Jocelyn Vernet holds a B.S. degree in Child Development and Family Relations (Child Life) from East Carolina University. Obtained Child Life Specialist certification and used in both North Carolina and Massachusetts, as well as an Early Interventionist certification in Massachusetts. Furthered education by completing a Post-Baccalaureate program in Birth-Kindergarten Teacher Education at East Carolina University, earning Highly Qualified status for the B-K Teacher Certification area in North Carolina. Pursued a M.S. degree in Education with a focus in Early Childhood from Capella University. Most recently completed her Ed.S. degree in Education with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University, and is continuing Ed.D. studies in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from East Tennessee State University, as a doctoral fellow and student as of Fall 2025. With over 17 years of experience in Early Childhood Special Education, Jocelyn has dedicated her career to teaching in Early Childhood Special Education classrooms. Currently, she serves as Teaching Faculty within the Human Development and Family Science department at East Carolina University and holds the contract position of Professional Development Educational Specialist at the Nancy Darden Child Development Center located on the university campus.