Kristen Chmielewski

Kristen Chmielewski is an Assistant Professor at Western Washington University. Her office hours are Mondays 3:00-5:00 p.m. and Thursdays noon-1:30 p.m., with availability by appointment. She holds a PhD and MA from the University of Iowa and a BA from Knox College.

Her research focuses on disability history, therapeutic recreation, critical disability studies, and equity. She explores topics such as historical exclusionary policies toward teachers with disabilities and integrating disability perspectives in education. Recent work includes analyses of institutional discrimination against educators and applications of disability studies in social studies curricula.

Chmielewski teaches courses like Foundations of Recreation and Leisure, Inclusive Recreation Leadership, and Therapeutic Recreation Program Design. Her publications address disability policy and pedagogical innovations in inclusive environments, though specific article years are not provided here.