MARCIA MONTAGUE

Marcia L. Montague is a Clinical Associate Professor in Special Education at Texas A&M University's Department of Educational Psychology within the College of Education and Human Development. She specializes in supporting transitions to postsecondary education for students with disabilities and first-generation learners. With over a decade of teaching experience, her roles include Training Director at the Center on Disability and Development, Chair of the Special Education Master's Program, and Director of the Aggie Homework Helpline.

Education: Holds a Ph.D., M.Ed., and B.S. in Educational Psychology and Special Education from Texas A&M University.

Research focuses on disability inclusion, teacher effectiveness, and interagency collaboration. She has developed academic and social skills camps, disaster preparedness resources, and partnerships with school districts and Local Authorities on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (LIDDAs). Recent work emphasizes GEAR UP program impacts and systemic solutions for special educator retention.

Awarded multiple recognitions including the 2024 Extraordinary Service Award and 2023 Teaching Excellence Award. Leads initiatives like the Heart of Texas GEAR UP and co-directs disaster resource development projects.