Dr. Racheal Bencs is an educator and instructional leader with more than 10 years of experience in special education. She earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Special Education from Liberty University in 2022, graduating with High Distinction. She also holds a School Administrator Certification from Liberty University, a Master of Arts in Education with Special Education Teacher Certification from Mount Mary University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Wisconsin–Parkside. Dr. Bencs is passionate about preparing future educators through evidence-based instructional practices, inclusive education, and trauma-informed approaches to teaching and learning. Her professional interests include special education, curriculum and instruction, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), educator mentoring, school leadership, and student wellness. Throughout her career, Dr. Bencs has served as a special education teacher, PBIS Team Leader, and Peer Mentor for special education teachers. She completed her administrator internship and earned her principal licensure in 2022, further expanding her expertise in educational leadership. She has also served on her school's Kindergarten Curriculum and Instruction Committee and Wellness Committee, contributing to curriculum development and school improvement initiatives. In 2025, Dr. Bencs completed Neurosequential Model (NMT) Training and became an NMT trainer, strengthening her work in trauma-informed education and supporting the social, emotional, and academic success of students. Dr. Bencs is dedicated to fostering equitable learning environments, mentoring educators, and preparing future teachers and school leaders to meet the diverse needs of all learners.