Catherine Martin

Dr. Catherine Martin is an Adjunct Professor at Marymount University, specializing in Special Education and Autism Spectrum Disorders. With extensive experience in public schools and universities, she advocates for students with disabilities and their families, focusing on inclusion and evidence-based practices.

• Education: Ph.D. in Special Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Research Methods from George Mason University

Her research interests include educational technology, instructional design, and behavioral management. She has contributed to new teacher training programs for the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and local school districts.

Scientific Awards:

• Special Education Doctoral Leadership Fellowship
• Dr. Lucille G. Shandloff Memorial Endowed Scholarship
• McLean Women’s Club Scholarship

Dr. Martin co-authored the Survival Guide for New Special Education Teachers and collaborated on educational grant projects, including research funded by the Institutes for Education Sciences (IES) on writing strategies for students with emotional disabilities.