Marie Lynch

Dr. Marie Lynch serves as a Professor in the Department of Special Education at Rhode Island College. Her academic profile demonstrates deep engagement with inclusive education frameworks and disability justice.

Her research focuses on critical analysis of "benevolent ableism" in educational systems, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) implementation, and equity challenges in persistently low-achieving schools. Key interests include:

• Mathematics accessibility for students with disabilities
• Assessment design in teacher preparation programs
• Cultural dimensions of deaf identity
• Classroom technology integration for inclusion

Her publication trends reveal consistent contributions to Special Education literature since 2009, with emphasis on practical applications of UDL, critical disability perspectives, and teacher development. Recent work examines systemic barriers masked as supportive practices.

Dr. Lynch teaches specialized courses including SPED 531 Universal Design for Educating All Students and SPED 458 Math/Science for Students with Disabilities, demonstrating applied focus on inclusive pedagogy.