She received her bachelor’s and Masters in Special Education from the University of Kentucky. In 2012, she graduated from University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a doctoral degree in Special Education with an emphasis on students with severe disabilities. For 15 years, Dr. McKissick has provided services for individuals with disabilities in a variety of capacities. In 2014 and 2015, Dr. McKissick was honored for her research in the field of teaching general curriculum academics to students with moderate to severe disabilities. Dr. McKissick serves as the faculty advisor for Mississippi State University student chapter of CEC and provides professional development and advocacy services across the state.