Cathy Eschete

Biography

Dr. Cathy Eschete has more than 18 years of experience working in the field of education. Following the completion of her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana College in Elementary and Special Education, she served as a resource and inclusion middle school teacher. Upon relocating to California, she served as a Clinical Supervisor providing early intervention services for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as providing consultation services to area school districts seeking to improve their special education programs.

She received a master’s degree from California State University Stanislaus in Special Education and her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Special Education from Louisiana State University. During her PhD program, she served as a graduate assistant and taught special education courses at Louisiana State University. Following the completion of her PhD, Dr. Eschete served as Assistant Professor and Director of Field Experience in the School of Education at Louisiana College. She has presented at numerous professional conferences on topics, such as behavior management, instructional strategies to increase engagement, and supporting children in the foster care system.

Growing up in a family of educators, she has always had a desire to work in the field of education. She and her husband, Dylan Eschete, have three daughters, Isabella, Presley, and Kennedy. Dr. Eschete enjoys being active in her church, ministering to children in the foster care system, serving in her community, cheering on the LSU Tiger football team, shopping, and making memories with her family.