Kimberly Weber

Kimberly Weber, Ph.D. is a Professor of Special Education and Department Chair of Special Education at Gonzaga University, where she also directs the B.Ed. Special Education program. With a Ph.D. in Special Education & ABA from Ohio State University and a career spanning decades, her work focuses on evidence-based instructional practices for students with disabilities.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., Special Education & ABA, Ohio State University
  • M.A., Special Education, University of the Pacific
  • B.A., Psychology, California State University
  • A.A., Math and Science, Sacramento City College

Her research interests include neurodevelopmental approaches to literacy, behavioral interventions, and the impact of instructional strategies on student behavior. She has developed programs like the Neurodevelopmental Drawing Series to bridge art and academic skills.

Publication Trends (2018–2000): Over 15 years, her 200+ articles and book chapters focus on Direct Instruction methods, token economies, reading interventions, and language development for neurodiverse populations. Key co-authors include T. F. McLaughlin and K. M. Derby.

• Grants:
  • AmeriCorps-funded Adventures in Reading (2000–2006)
  • Subgrants for St. Margaret’s Shelter (2001–2002)
  • Reading for Dessert and Teacher Liaisons for Literacy (1998–2000)

As a leader in behavior analysis, she has chaired symposia at international conventions and presented over 50 papers on topics ranging from generalization in skill development to positive behavioral supports. Her work emphasizes practical applications of ABA in educational settings.