Dr. Jean Keller is a Professor in Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation at the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, University of North Texas, and chair of the North Texas Regional P-16 Council. She completed her BS and MS studies in Leisure Services and Studies at Florida State University in 1976 and 1977, respectively, and EdD studies in Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Georgia in 1981. She has written or edited 11 books and authored or edited 18 refereed chapters, in addition to more than 100 articles. Her research interests include developmental disabilities, health disparities, and persons with intellectual.