Dr. Jenelle Abnett has been working in the field of Special Education for more than 25 years. She earned her PhD from Notre Dame of Maryland University with a focus on special education, teaching practices, and social skills for students with neurodiverse minds including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and Specific Learning Disabilities. 

Growing up with a brother who has served close to 30 years in fire and rescue, Dr. Abnett identified a need for first responders to be educated on the common characteristics of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Wanting to take her knowledge beyond teacher programs, Dr. Abnett created trainings for other occupational fields on ASD.

Dr. Abnett spent over 10 years supporting special education in public schools. As an IEP chair, an inclusion teacher, and a emotional support special education teacher, she understand IDEA and ADA law.

Dr. Jenelle Abnett is also a full-time professor at Neumann University in Aston, PA. She is advisor for the Neumann University Branch of the Eagles Autism Foundation College Program.