UNCG EXPERTS LIST: Special Education

Carolyn Boyles
Assistant Professor, Specialized Education Services
Ed.D., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(336) 334-5843, boylesc@uncg.edu
Teacher Influences on Student Achievement
Early Education of At-risk Children
Inclusion of Children With Special Needs into the Regular Education Environment
Mary V. Compton
Associate Professor, Specialized Education Services
Ed.D., The University of Virginia
(336) 334-3771, mvcompto@uncg.edu
Deaf Education
Teaching Deaf Children to Communicate Using Speech and Residual Hearing
Social Interaction Between Deaf & Normal Hearing Children
Language and Speech Development in Deaf / Hard of Hearing & Normal Hearing Children
Teacher Preparation & Deafness
Early Intervention Training & Deafness
Marilyn Friend
Professor, Specialized Education Services
Ph.D., Indiana University at Bloomington
(336) 256-0153, m_friend@uncg.edu
Special Education
Collaboration in the Middle School Setting
Learning & Behavioral / Emotional Disabilities
Mental Retardation / Cognitive Disabilities
Stephanie Kurtts
Assistant Professor, Specialized Education Services
Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(336) 256-1080, sakurtts@uncg.edu
Instructional Methods & Assessment for Children With Disabilities
Issues in Special Education
Consultation & Collaboration
Preparing Preservice Teachers to Meet the Needs of Children With Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
Peer Coaching With Preservice Teachers
Carl Lashley
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership & Cultural Foundations
Ed.D., Indiana University
334-3745, carl_lashley@uncg.edu
No Child Left Behind
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
School Resegregation
School Law
 Mary Murray
Assistant Professor, Specialized Education Services
Ed.D., Bowling Green State University
(336) 256-1370, mmmurray@uncg.edu
Family Centered Services in Personnel Preparation Programs
Judy Niemeyer
Associate Professor, Specialized Education Services
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
(336) 334-3447, janiemey@uncg.edu
Early Intervention & Inclusion for Young Children With Disabilities
Young Children With Behavior Disorders
Family Participation in Early Childhood Programs
Infants & Toddlers With Hearing Impairments
Ada Vallecorsa
Professor, Specialized Education Services
Ph.D., The University of Pittsburgh
(336) 334-3406, alvallec@uncg.edu
Learning Disabilities
Attention Deficit Disorder
Writing Assessment & Instruction for Students With Learning Disabilities
Curriculum Based Assessment & Program Evaluation

Return to Main Page