Jessica N. Torelli, PhD, BCBA-D
Biography
Jessie Torelli is an associate professor at the University of Georgia in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education. Before earning her PhD, she was a public school teacher and practicing behavior analyst. Her research focuses on applying evidence-based practices in classroom settings to promote students’ social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes.
Dr. Torelli will consider doctoral student applications for the 2026–20207 admissions cycle in the Special Education Ph.D. Program.
Areas of Expertise
- Applied behavior analysis
- Emotional and behavioral disorders
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Single-case experimental design
Interests
- Teacher professional development
- Preventive behavior interventions
- Function-based assessment and intervention
- Functional analysis
- Intensive behavioral intervention
Concentrations
Education
- Ph.D. in Special Education, 2020
Vanderbilt University - M.Ed. in Special Education, 2015
Vanderbilt University