Explore how Purdue’s faculty for the online MS in Education in Special Education can prepare you for leadership and advancement in your teaching career.
Online Master of Science in Education in Special Education — Faculty
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University Supervisors
- Rita Carlisle, University Supervisor
Education
- MA, Purdue University
- BA, Purdue University
Licenses
- Special Education-Mild
- Elementary Education
- Emily Grasso, University Supervisor
Education
- M.S.- Special Education, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2023)
- B.S.- Special Education (Mild Intervention), Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2017)
- B.S.- Elementary Generalist (K-6), Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2017)
- B.S.- Language Arts (5-12), Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2017)
- B.S.- Global Studies Minor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN (2017)
- Kelly Jackson, University Supervisor
Education
- M.S. — Elementary Supervision and Curriculum, Butler University
- M.A. — Elementary Education, Indiana University
- B.S. — Elementary Education, Ball State University
Licenses/Certifications
- Administration (Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Mild, or Intense), IN
- Elementary Education (1-6/7-8), IN
- Peg Rideout, University Supervisor/Guest Lecturer
Education
- M.Ed. — Curriculum and Instruction, Indiana Wesleyan University (2002)
- B.A. — Elementary Education/Minor Learning Disabilities, Hope College (1983)
Licenses
-
Principal’s Licensure Program at Indiana Wesleyan University, 2011
- Brian Sappenfield, University Supervisor
Education
- M.S. Educational Administration, EPPSP, Butler University 2004
- B.S. Elementary Education Indiana University 1996
Professors/Faculty
- Kharon Grimmet, SPEd., Program Coordinator Clinical Assistant Professor
Education
- PhD in Special Education, Indiana University
- MS in Special Education — Severe Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Ball State University
- BS in Elementary and Special Education, Indiana Wesleyan University
Research Interests
- Teacher education
- Education policy
- Transition
- Quality of life of adults with intellectual disabilities
Course Instructors
- Megan Elam, Course Instructor
Education
- EdD in Special Education, University of Cincinnati
- MEd in Special Education, University of Cincinnati
- BS in Secondary Education — English/Language Arts, University of Cincinnati
Licenses/Certifications
- K-12 Intervention Specialist, Mild to Moderate
- 7-12 Secondary Education/AYA, English/Language Arts
- Melissa Grabner-Hagen, Course Instructor
Education
- PhD in Educational Psychology, Indiana University
- BA in Psychology, Indiana University
Research Interests
- Gamification in special needs classrooms
- Brian Sappenfield, Course Instructor
Education
- M.S. Educational Administration, EPPSP, Butler University 2004
- B.S. Elementary Education Indiana University 1996
- Ann Sweet, Course Instructor
Education
- Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, Ball State University (2014)
- M.A., Speech and Language Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2000)
- B.S., Speech and Hearing, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (1998)
- B.A., Communication, Hanover College, Hanover, IN (1992)
Certification and Licensure
- Certified Instructor: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Crisis Prevention Institute (2016 - present)
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Behavior Analyst Certification Board (2014 - present)
- Professional Educator’s License: Communication Disorders, Indiana DOE (August 2010 – present)
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, (December 2000 - present)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, (December 2001 - present)
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Explore how the faculty in Purdue’s online special education programs can prepare you for leadership and advancement in your teaching career.
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