EDUCATION
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development
- University of Georgia, Athens, GA — 2025
- Dissertation: Transformation in Caregiver Perspectives Regarding the Sexuality of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
- Committee: Dr. Cindy Vail, Dr. Karen Watkins, Dr. Laura Bierema (Chair)
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)
- Special Education: Educational Leadership
- University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA — 2016
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Special Education: Learning Disabilities and Childhood Disabilities and Disorders
- Auburn University, Auburn, AL — 1997
- Specialization: Teaching of Reading
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Political Science / Pre-Law
- Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL — 1996
Certification
Sexual Health Specialty Credential
- Sexual Health Education
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI — 2021
Sexual Health and Disabilities Credential
- Disabilities and Sexuality
- Elevatus Institute, Westmoreland, NH — 2019
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2024 – Transformation in Caregiver Perspectives Regarding the Sexuality of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Mixed-methods dissertation examining caregiver knowledge, advocacy, and transformation through guided reflective education.
2018 – Maternal Mental Health of Mothers of Children with Developmental Disabilities (Birth to Age 26) Qualitative study assessing emotional wellbeing, resource access, and support needs among caregivers.
2016 – Behavioral Redirecting for Elementary Education Students Using Interactive Computer Tracking Systems Quantitative study exploring behavioral outcomes linked to technology-assisted interventions.
2005 – Clayton County Early Intervention Parent Needs Assessment Countywide survey identifying service gaps and early intervention priorities for families.
Beyond the ordinary
“When we listen and celebrate what is both common and different, we become wiser, more inclusive, and better as a society.”
— Pat Wadors
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