Amy Rouse

Dr. Amy Rouse is a Senior Lecturer and Casual Academic Liaison at the School of Education, University of Queensland. Her research focuses on writing development, instructional strategies for students with disabilities, and integrating writing in STEM education. She holds a PhD in Special Education from Vanderbilt University and previously served as Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University (USA). Her work emphasizes evidence-based practices, teacher professional development, and interventions for struggling writers.

Education Background:

• PhD in Special Education (Quantitative Methods), Vanderbilt University
• Institute of Education Sciences Predoctoral Fellow
• MA in Teaching (Special Education), University of Virginia
• BA in Sociology, University of Virginia

Research Interests:
Dr. Rouse specializes in writing instruction for students with learning disabilities, the role of writing in STEM disciplines, and the use of mixed-reality simulations for teacher training. Her work bridges educational theory and practice, with a focus on classroom implementation and teacher efficacy.

Publications and Recognition:
Her research has been published in journals like Journal of Educational Psychology and Journal of Research in Science Teaching. She received recognition from the National Science Teachers' Association (2020) and Wiley's top-20 downloaded article honor (2018). She serves as Associate Editor for Journal of Learning Disabilities and on editorial boards for multiple journals.

Advising and Grants:
While specific grants are not detailed, her work involves collaborative projects on writing-to-learn interventions and teacher training initiatives. She has advised on multidisciplinary teams focusing on special education and STEM integration.

Labs/Teams:
Affiliated with the School of Education's research programs, including initiatives on mixed-reality simulations and Down Syndrome education research.