Candace Therese Beckford

Candace Therese Beckford, previously published under the name Candace Mezetin, is an author and educator whose work blends creativity, education, and personal experience. She is the author of Reality As It Is in the Mind of a Teenager, The Monster Under My Bed, and Birthed Anew: From Pain to Passion to Purpose. Beyond her books, Beckford is a passionate voice in both special education and personal growth, with years of experience writing for diverse audiences. Her career began in health care, as an occupational therapist, before transitioning into education through the meaningful experience of homeschooling her children. Beckford is now an accomplished special education teacher and the founder of Infusion Academic Enrichment, where she integrates her background in therapy and education to support student success. Beckford holds a BS in health science, an MS in occupational therapy, and an EdS in early childhood education. She resides in Middletown, NY.