Teaching
Teaching topics include educational psychology, special education, inclusive education, research, and educational technology 
Graduate Courses
Educational Psychology
  • EDUC 820, Psychological Foundations of Learning 
  • EDUC 920, Cognition and Learning
Special Education
  • EDUC 824, Psychology of Exceptionalities
  • SPE 785, Assessment in Special Education (Central Michigan University)
  • EDPS 571 - Advanced Assistive Technology (Online; Purdue University)
  • EDPS 573, Medical and Physical Management of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities (Purdue University)
Educational Research
  • EDUC 890, Introduction to Educational Research
  • EDUC 882, Independent Study in Single Case Research
  • SPE 695, Research in Counseling and Special Education (Central Michigan University)

International Teaching
  • Guest Lecture, Kristianstad University, Sweden
  • Guest Lecturer, University College Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Guest Lecturer, Malmö University, Sweden
  • Guest Lecturer, University of Vic, Catalonia
  • Guest Lecturer, University of Education Winneba, Ghana
  • Program Leader: Intellectual Disability in Denmark: A Cross-Cultural Comparison [Denmark], Central Michigan University
  • EDPS 265, The Inclusive Classroom [India], Purdue University
Undergraduate Courses
Educational Psychology
  • FOUN 100, Psychological Foundations of Education
Inclusive Education
  • PROF 507, Transitions and Pathways
  • PROF 210, Self as Learner
  • EDST 476, Exceptional Children & Adolescents
  • SPE 504, Teaching Students in Inclusive Settings (Central Michigan University)
Special Education
  • FOCI 295, Teaching Exceptional Learners
  • EDST 295, Understanding Exceptional Learners
  • SPE 585, Early Childhood Special Education (Online; Central Michigan University)
  • SPE 519, Students with Cognitive Impairment (Central Michigan University)
  • SPE 521, Teaching Students with Cognitive Impairment (Central Michigan University)
  • SPE 126, Introduction to Special Education (Central Michigan University)
  • SPE 570, Career Development and Transitions (Central Michigan University)
  • EDPS 410, Collaboration and Transition for Individuals with Disabilities (Purdue University)
  • EDPS 362, Organization and Management of Instructional Behavior (Purdue University)
  • EDPS 361, Use of Assessment Techniques in Special Education (Purdue University)
  • Student Teaching Supervisor in Low Incidence Disabilities (Purdue University)
Educational Technology
  • EDCI 270, Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing Lab (Purdue University)
Graduate Supervision
I supervise both Master's (MEd) and Doctoral (PhD) students with an interest in special and inclusive education for students with autism, intellectual disability, or other developmental disabilities.  ​
Interested in studying with me? See below for stipulations and information.
  • Students must have specific research interests that align with my expertise.
  • Students with teaching or closely related experience will receive preference. 
  • Students without Canadian residency or citizenship will be considered, however, due to current structural issues (e.g., low funding package, incredibly competitive acceptance, high cost of living) may find Queen's to be a challenging academic environment.
  • My graduate students are expected to participate in the leadership and activities of the ADD*Ed research group and regular group supervisee meetings as an integral part of graduate training.
  • Graduate applications are due to Queen's in late fall. Interested and suitable applicants should contact me between September and November with a brief (1-2 page) proposal and an academic writing sample. Applicants that appear to be a good fit, will be invited to an online interview. See details for the formal application process:
Select Teaching Innovations
  • UDL-LP3 (Universal Design for Leaning Lesson Plan Partnership Project)- linking practicing teachers and teachers in training to improve accessible lesson plans
  • ICTEP COIL (International Collaboration in Teacher Education Project COIL)- online collaboration including 1,500 teacher education students from 16 universities across 10 countries with a focus on increased intercultural understanding
  • Graduate Research Liaison- graduate students in special education intern with a school board or disability-related service entity for a year-long collaboration linking current research and best practice to promote progress toward the partners professional and program development goals.
  • Disability Awareness Mini Practicum- teacher education students paired with elementary classrooms to design and deliver disability a awareness lesson plans
  • Self-Directed IEP Mini Practicum- teacher education students paired with middle school students with disabilities to pair meaningful input and contributions during their IEP meeting. 
  • Research Fair- student-led poster session on research-based practices in special education for local teachers. 

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