Charmaine Smith Wright, M.D., MSHP
Director of the Center for Special Health Care Needs · ChristianaCare
Dr. Charmaine Smith Wright is director of ChristianaCare's Center for Special Health Care Needs.
Disabilities and Health Care Internal Medicine Pediatrics
Jennifer Johannesen
Author, speaker, blogger · Patient Advocate
My talks are frank and unsentimental, yet lighthearted and engaging. No lecturing! Authentic patient experience illuminated through stories.
Disability Advocacy Ethics Parenting Children With Special Needs Patient Advocacy
Dionne O’Dell
Program Director, Department of Theatre · Michigan State University
Dionne O’Dell specializes in teaching Children’s Theatre, and writing and directing plays for youth and community.
Theatre Direction Stage Production Entertainment Film
Stephen Hernandez
Associate Professor of Specialized Programs in Education · Hofstra University
Stephen Hernandez is a specialist in teacher certification, special education and early childhood special education.
Collaboration Special Education Teacher Certification Early Childhood Special Education
Kimberly Sloman, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Associate Professor | School of Behavior Analysis · Florida Tech
Dr. Sloman’s research interests include best practices for treating individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Applied Behavior Analysis Individualized Skill Assessments Autism Spectrum Disorder Stereotypy Autism
Teal Benevides, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor & Director of Faculty Development, Institute of Public and Preventive Health · Augusta University
Teal Benevides has a passion for addressing disparities among those on the autism spectrum, including racial and ethnic minorities.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Autism Services Autism Research and Treatment Mental Health Research Services and Support Adults With Autism
Sarah Douglas
Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies · Michigan State University
Expertise in early childhood special education, augmentative and alternative communication, and paraeducators
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Developmental Disabilities Early Intervention Autism Early Childhood Special Education
Sheneka Williams
Chairperson and Professor, Department of Educational Administration · Michigan State University
Sheneka Williams's research focuses on rural education and school desegregation.
Educational Administration Rural Education School Desegregation
Erin Kavanaugh, M.D., FAAFP
Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine; Physician Executive, Complex Primary Care and Community Medicine · ChristianaCare
Dr. Erin Kavanaugh is a family medicine residency leader at ChristianaCare.
Health Equity Family Medicine Faculty Development Residency Training Graduate Medical Education
Terese C. Aceves
Professor · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Specialized Programs in Professional Psychology
Supporting Low-Income, Diverse Families in Special Education Using Evidence-Based Practices with Culturally and Liguistically Diverse Students Investigating Early Home Literacy Practices with Latino Families Providing Assessment and Intervention of Early Reading Skills with English Language Learners
Ann Douglas
Author, Magazine Writer, On-Air Parenting Columnist, Speaker · Independent
A bestselling author and the weekend parenting columnist for CBC Radio, Ann has been called "Canada's most trusted parenting writer."
Parenting Pregnancy Children Babies Mental Health
Diana Limón
Visiting Assistant Professor, Academic Program Director of Education Specialist Program · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Special Education Bilingual Education Leadership Public Education English Learners with Special Needs
Brandi Simonsen, Ph.D.
Professor of Educational Psychology, Co-Director of Center for Behavioral Education and Research · University of Connecticut
Professor Simonsen is an expert in school, classroom, and student positive behavioral interventions and supports.
School Discipline Student Behavior Seclusion Behavioral Intervention Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Christine Saulnier
Nova Scotia Director · Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Christine Saulnier serves as the Nova Scotia director for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
Research Women and Politics Canadian Public Policy Social Policy Antipoverty
Nigel Newbutt
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Nigel Newbutt is a leading expert in the use of technologies with autistic groups, specifically virtual reality and immersive technologies.
Ethical AI Research Social Robotics Head-mounted Display Immersive Technology Autism
Tanya Wright
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
Curriculum and instruction in language and literacy during the early childhood and elementary years
Instruction Early Language and Literacy Oral Language Vocabulary Literacy in Young Children
Victoria Graf
Professor Emeritus · Loyola Marymount University
Department of Teaching and Learning
Teacher Education Catholic Inclusion Bilingual/Multicultural Special Education School Reform
Dr William Martin Sloane FRSA
Arbitrator | Attorney | Clergyman | Counsellor | Educator · Maryland & Pennsylvania
Proferring provocative polymathic perspectives on Life in the Matrix
Medical Qigong Spirituality Counseling Forensic Science Integrative Healthcare
Regina Rahimi
Professor · Georgia Southern University
Regina Rahimi research is focused on issues of gender and sexuality in education and middle and high school drop outs.
Race and Class in Education Middle and High School Drop Outs Issues of Gender in Education Issues of Sexuality in Education Adolescent Literacy
Faith McKinney
Lead Ambassador/ Media Personality · Successful Thinkers of Indianapolis
Faith McKinney, "Schmingling-The Art of Being Well Connected"