Katherine Vroman

Katherine Vroman is a Lecturer in the Department of Teacher Education at Rider University, specializing in Inclusive Education and Special Education. She has held adjunct roles at institutions including the University of New Hampshire, The College of New Jersey, and Montclair State University. Her work focuses on universal design for learning, disability rights, and systemic change in K-12 and postsecondary education.

• Ph.D. in Cultural Foundations of Education from Syracuse University
• C.A.S. in Disability Studies from Syracuse University
• Master’s in International Educational Development from Boston University
• B.A. in Classical Civilization and Women’s Studies from Boston University

Vroman's research explores inclusive pedagogy, disability studies, and the intersectionality of race and disability in education. She advocates for collaborative practices, differentiated instruction, and the inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in academic and social settings.

Her publications emphasize dismantling ableism, fostering communication through physical activity, and inclusive leadership frameworks. Vroman has received recognition for her dissertation and academic achievements, including Pass With Distinction for her Ph.D.

Vroman serves on advisory committees such as the Pennsylvania Inclusive Higher Education Consortium and the National Down Syndrome Society's Inclusive Education Task Force. She also contributes as a reviewer for journals like the Journal of Inclusive Postsecondary Education.