SPED Profiles

Faculty,Student,Alumni



Cathy Newman  ThomasAssistant Professor
Cathy Newman Thomas
Special Education

"I want all of my preservice teachers to be prepared to meet the needs of all students in the diverse, inclusive classrooms where they will teach."

Rebecca  BecknerEarly Childhood Behavioral Consultant
Rebecca Beckner
PhD '07 in Special Education

"I love what I do at CPS. I want to be able to spread the word about positive behavior supports."

Janelle  EssnerSpecial education student
Janelle Essner
Cross-Categorical Special Education

"I became more aware of the broadness of special education when my sister was diagnosed with a learning disability."

Rebecca  McCathrenAssociate Professor
Rebecca McCathren
Special Education

"I'm fascinated with how young children make sense of their experiences."

Melissa  StormontAssociate Professor
Melissa Stormont
Special Education

"Teaching is more than the instruction of academics."

David  HamptonDoctoral Student
David Hampton
Learning Disabilities

"The chance to learn every aspect of completing research projects has been exciting."

Jena  RandolphThird semester in the Doctoral Program
Jena Randolph
Leadership in Behavioral Disorders

"I value the opportunities I have had to work collaboratively with other students and professors on research."

Tracey  Crowe1st year graduate student
Tracey Crowe
MEd Emphasis in Autism

"The most valuable aspect of my education has been the collaboration of minds that occurs among the people in the department."

Lisa  WrightThird year of doctoral studies
Lisa Wright
Early Childhood Special Education

"I participate in a variety of research activities including research studies."

Kim  RatcliffeAlumna's Expertise Helps Direct Federal Legislation
Kim Ratcliffe
BS Ed '71, M Ed '76, EdD '98

"My desire to teach has been the thread that's been with my vocation throughout my entire life."