Doctoral Students
Laytora O'Neal Dash
Research Interests - Gifted Education - Gifted Black Students, Twice-Exceptionality, Culturally Responsive Teaching
Advisor - Dr. Cindy Gilson & Dr. Michael Matthews
Hannah Douglass
Research Interests - Students with Extensive Support Needs and Multiple Disabilities
Advisor - Dr. Fred Spooner
Sheena Jennings
Research Interests - IDEA Part C Early Intervention - Family-Centered Practices, Family Capacity Building Practices, Transition, Teaming, Pre-service education for Part C professionals
Advisor - Dr. Laura McCorkle
Sequita R. Lipscomb
Research Interests - Use of diagnostic assessments to improve specially designed instruction in middle grades math.
Advisor - Dr. Christopher O’Brien
Jacqueline W. Little
Research Interests - Special Education Quality IEP's for student placement and eligibility
Advisor - Dr. Kristen Beach
Jennifer McKinney
Advisor - Dr. Michael Matthews
Morgan Nichols
Research Interests - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Autism, MTSS, Inclusion, Advocacy
Advisor - Dr. Ya-yu Lo
Shannon Pardue
Research Interests - Disciplinary Literacy and Students with Learning Disabilities
Advisor - Dr. Kristen Beach
Alexandra Reilly
Research Interests - Communication interventions for students with extensive support needs
Advisor - Dr. Virginia Walker