Master's Degree:

M.Ed. Special Education
M.A. American History & Government

Bachelor's Degree:

B.S. Secondary Education: Social Studies

Benjamin’s research interests center on improving teacher preparation with a focus on equipping general education teachers to implement effective behavior supports and content literacy strategies. He is particularly interested in how pre-service and in-service training can better prepare educators to address the behavioral and academic needs of diverse learners within inclusive classrooms. He hopes to explore the intersection of content-area instruction and behavioral support frameworks, with an emphasis on how teachers can integrate evidence-based practices to enhance student engagement, foster positive classroom environments, and promote literacy in history and civics education. Through this lens, Benjamin seeks to bridge gaps between theory and practice in teacher education and contribute to a more equitable and supportive learning experience for all students.

• Salyer, S., & Tobe, B. (2026, March 4-6). Strengthening school behavioral and mental health teams through interdisciplinary teamwork [Oral presentation]. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, MO. (Accepted)

• Salyer, S., & Tobe, B. (2025, March 12-15). Impact of co-teaching models on academic performance [Poster presentation]. Council for Exceptional Children: Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD.

• Salyer, S., & Tobe, B. (2025, March). Managing challenging behaviors with an SEL lens [Blog post]. Social Emotional Learning Alliance for Ohio. https://sel4oh.org/blog/managing-challenging-behaviors-with-an-SEL-lens/