Gerda Kumpiene

Dr. Gerda Kumpiene is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Glenville State University's Education Department. She holds an M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of South Carolina. Her teaching focuses on learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, assessment, and behavior management. She mentors the Honors Program, KDP International Honors Society, and International Student Association.

Her research emphasizes secondary transition for students with disabilities, family engagement, and special education law application. She is a CAEP-accredited co-teaching trainer, associate editor for the Journal of Disability Policy Studies, and Board member of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (WV Affiliate).

Dr. Kumpiene’s professional roles include serving as a faculty mentor and contributing to accreditation processes. Her work bridges academic teaching, research advocacy, and institutional service.