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Naomi ZackView profile

Associate Professor

• Philosophy of Race
• Ethics
• Social Justice
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Naomi Zack is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Lehman College, CUNY. She holds a PhD from Columbia University and has previously taught at the University of Oregon and the University at Albany, SUNY. Education: PhD, Columbia University Her research focuses on the intersection of philosophy of race, ethics, and social justice. She critically examines systemic racism, police violence, pandemic ethics, and inclusive governance. Her work bridges empirical pragmatism with moral philosophy to address racial and gender inequalities. Recent publications analyze the social compact, evidence-based government, and the ethics of disasters. She has edited influential anthologies, including the 51-essay Oxford Handbook on Philosophy and Race. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text Advising and Grants: Program advising for Philosophy BA, minors in Critical and Transformative Thinking, Disability Studies, and Reasoning and Exposition No specific grants or student advisement details provided Contact: Email: naomi.zack@lehman.cuny.edu Office: Carman Hall, Room 371, Lehman College

Allan JepsonView profile

Lecturer

• Tourism
• Festivals and Events
• Gerontology
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Dr. Allan Jepson is a multidisciplinary academic at the University of Hertfordshire's Hertfordshire Business School, focusing on human wellbeing through leisure experiences. He holds a PhD and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His research spans festivals, tourism, family sociology, neurodiversity, and marginalization, with a focus on psychosocial and physiological wellbeing across lifecourses. He has led/co-led multiple projects, including studies on neurodiversity in leisure, food festivals' wellbeing impact, and participatory art's role in aging populations. Over 50 research outputs since 2005 include peer-reviewed articles, books, and encyclopedia entries. Key projects include the PERMA model extension for food festivals and neurodiversity tourism frameworks. His work integrates mixed methods, often using qualitative approaches like electrodermal activity measurement to assess emotional responses. Notable collaborations include studies in Italy, North Yorkshire, and rural Hertfordshire. He contributes to event industry wellbeing strategies and has advised on inclusive tourism policies.

Carl LeonardView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Educational Leadership and Innovation
• Implementation Science
• Special Education, Disability and Inclusion
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Dr. Carl Leonard is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, Australia. With over 30 years of experience bridging school practice and academia, he advocates for public education, inclusivity, and evidence-based approaches to enhance outcomes for all students. His work emphasizes implementation science, universal design for learning (UDL), and teacher wellbeing, aligning academic scholarship with real-world educational challenges. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle Bachelor of Education, University of Newcastle Master of Education, University of Newcastle Leonard’s research focuses on special education, teacher and student wellbeing, and inclusive educational practices. His scholarly output includes a sole-authored book ( Quality of Life and Attendance in Elementary Schools , 2008), a co-authored book chapter on curriculum adjustments, and over 40 refereed and non-refereed publications. Recent studies (2023–2025) explore self-regulation programs, sensory processing challenges, and UDL implementation in higher education. He supervises 11 active PhD/Masters candidates and has completed 2 supervisions, covering topics like neurodiversity, autism, and middle leadership. Grants include funding from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (2023) and Queensland Department of Education (2022) for sensory processing guidelines. His professional roles include NESA advisory panels and AITSL accreditation work.

Kazimiera KrakowiakView profile

Professor

• Special Education
• Hearing Impairments
• Communication Disorders
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Prof. Kazimiera Krakowiak is a Professor in the Department of Special Pedagogy at the Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her work focuses on special education, particularly for children with hearing impairments, communication disorders, and autism. She has contributed extensively to pedagogical research, including language education methodologies for hearing-impaired individuals and interdisciplinary approaches to inclusive education. Her achievements include publications in peer-reviewed journals like Logopedia and NEOFILOLOG , as well as editorial roles in academic publications. She has been recognized with awards such as the Knight's Cross of the Order of Rebirth of Poland and the Medal of the National Education Commission. Her research emphasizes communication challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and the role of pedagogical innovation in fostering inclusion. Prof. Krakowiak has supervised numerous diploma theses and master’s theses addressing topics like inclusive education, communication support for disabled children, and family dynamics in disability care. Her articles highlight trends in special needs education, rehabilitation methods, and policy reforms to improve accessibility for people with hearing impairments and autism.

Rachel O'NeillView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Deaf Education
• Bilingual Education
• Language Policy
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Rachel O'Neill is the Deaf Education Pathway Coordinator at the Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh. She leads the Scottish Sensory Centre’s work on language policy and deaf education, focusing on bilingual approaches combining British Sign Language (BSL) and English. Her role includes supervising PhD students, designing inclusive curricula, and directing the MSc Inclusive Education program until 2018. O'Neill has held cross-sectoral roles, including co-editing Deafness & Education International (2014–2022) and advising parliamentary groups on deafness issues. Her career spans 25 years in education, transitioning from classroom teaching to university research. Key research areas include deaf learners’ transitions to higher education, BSL policy impacts across Scotland and Wales, and literacy development in bilingual deaf students. O'Neill co-leads the READY longitudinal study tracking 500 UK deaf youths’ outcomes, funded by the National Deaf Children’s Society. Grant-funded projects include the Harmonised Impact Acceleration Account (2024–2025) on accessible learning tools and a Nuffield Foundation study on deaf students’ achievement (2009–2014). She collaborates internationally, notably with South African and Brazilian researchers on bilingual education frameworks. O'Neill advocates for policy alignment between legislation and classroom practice, emphasizing deaf community involvement in educational decision-making. Education: Extensive secondary/further education teaching experience before joining academia in 2006 Affiliations: British Association for Applied Linguistics, Scottish Education Research Association Labs/Teams: Scottish Sensory Centre, EdSign Lectures Collaboration

Jonna M. BlanckView profile

Assistant Professor

• Education Policy
• Inclusive Education
• Social Inequality
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Prof. Jonna M. Blanck is an Assistant Professor of Education at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, focusing on transition processes in education systems with emphasis on impairments and disabilities. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Freie Universität Berlin (2018) and has been a researcher at the College for Interdisciplinary Educational Research since 2012. Her work examines inclusive education policies, labor market integration of students with disabilities, and welfare state dynamics. Education: 2014: Dr. phil. in Sociology (Freie Universität Berlin) 2011: M.A. in Social Sciences (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) 2007: B.A. in Cultural Studies (European University Viadrina) Research interests include educational equity, disability rights implementation, and federal policy reforms. Her studies analyze regional disparities in inclusive education practices and the impact of international conventions like the UNCRPD on German education systems. Publications highlight trends in school integration policies, transition pathways for disabled students, and labor market access. Recent work emphasizes quantitative/qualitative analyses of vocational training opportunities post-schooling. Awards: 2018 Fritz Thyssen Stiftung Prize for co-authored article on UNCRPD’s impact on German education reforms Grants/Projects: Principal investigator on vocational opportunities for students with learning disabilities Contributed to the National Educational Panel Study (NEPS) Member of BMBF/Jacobs Foundation-funded interdisciplinary research initiatives Labs/Teams: Active in the Research Department for Skill Formation and Labor Markets, collaborating with WZB Berlin Social Science Center on policy impact studies.

• Special Education and Disability
• Teacher Education and Professional Development
• English Language and Literacy Curriculum
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Alexandra Minuk is a Researcher in the Faculty of Education at Queen's University. She holds a Master of Education (2021) and Bachelor of Education (2017) in Special Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (2016), all from Queen's University. Her research focuses on special education, teacher professional development, literacy curriculum, and cross-cultural educational practices. Current teaching roles include serving as Faculty Liaison for PROF/PRAC411: Theory and Professional Practice, and Graduate Teaching Fellow for PROF417 and PME894. Her work emphasizes inclusive education policies, teacher training methodologies, and digital learning environments. Research collaborations span topics like autism spectrum disorder placement trends, parental perspectives on inclusion, and online professional development efficacy. Publications highlight themes such as special education eligibility in Ontario, teacher engagement with IEPs, and evaluating online platforms for literacy-oriented learning. Her contributions include book chapters on Canadian inclusion efforts and global perspectives in special education. Awards section: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Advising and grants: While no student advisement list is provided, her roles in educational policy research and teacher training imply significant contributions to educational practice and reform. Collaborative projects with peers like Jordan Shurr and Pamela Beach underscore interdisciplinary approaches to educational challenges. Labs/teams: Active participation in research networks exploring inclusive education, special needs pedagogy, and teacher professional development through Queen's University's Faculty of Education initiatives.

BARIS KARAOGLUView profile

Associate Professor

• Sports Psychology
• Disability Sports
• Sports Management
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Assoc. Prof. Baris Karaoğlu is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Bingol University, specializing in Sports Psychology, Disability Sports, and Physical Education Pedagogy. He holds a PhD from Erciyes University (2019), following his MSc (2015) and BSc (2012) in the same field. His research focuses on psychological aspects of sports performance, inclusive education for disabled athletes, and organizational dynamics in sports institutions. Notable studies include investigations into mental toughness in footballers, metacognitive awareness among teacher candidates, and mindfulness practices in sports education. He has contributed to over 24 peer-reviewed articles and 23 conference presentations since 2016. He actively participates in academic events such as the INTE International Conference on New Horizons in Education and ERPA Congresses. His teaching portfolio includes courses like 'Physical Education for Disabled Individuals' and 'Sports Management Comparisons.' He has led research projects on mental training in professional football and co-authored multiple books on sport sciences.

Fatih AltunView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Work
• Social Policy
• Disaster Social Work
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Fatih Altun is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Health Sciences at Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University. He has held academic roles since 2013, starting as a Research Assistant at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (2013-2019), then Doctor Lecturer at Bandırma (2019-2022), and currently Associate Professor since 2022. He served as Department Head and Deputy Dean. His research focuses on social policy, refugee integration, disaster social work, and civil society roles in ethical governance. He has authored over 20 books and book chapters on topics like social entrepreneurship and disability services. His recent articles analyze volunteer motivations in disability services and Syrian refugees' labor conditions. He teaches courses on social policy, social work practices in Europe, and disaster management. His administrative roles include organizing workshops on social policies and family counseling certifications. He holds certifications in family counseling and training of trainers. His research spans social work ethics, corporate social responsibility, and gender-based NGO impacts. He has presented at international conferences on migration policies and social innovation.

Ulrich von KnebelView profile

Professor

• Special Education
• Language Impairments
• Inclusive Education
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Prof. Dr. Ulrich von Knebel is a Professor at the University of Hamburg’s Faculty of Education , specializing in pedagogy for language impairment and pedagogy for people with disabilities and disadvantages (PBB) within the Department of School and Primary School Pedagogy, Social Pedagogy, and Pedagogy for People with Disabilities (EW 2). His research focuses on inclusive education, pedagogical diagnostics, and language development under disabling conditions. Research Highlights : von Knebel’s work spans historical analyses of speech disorders (e.g., 2000 monograph), interdisciplinary diagnostics (2012), and contemporary inclusion challenges (2010). Recent projects (2022–2024) explore speech ability in neurodiverse populations, including Trisomy 21 and language development disorders. Contact & Office Hours : Available via Zoom during summer semester breaks (August 11, September 8, October 6, 2025) at Sedanstraße 19, Room 237, Hamburg. Email: Ulrich.von.Knebel@uni-hamburg.de .

Paul T. JaegerView profile

Professor

• Information Policy
• Information Law
• Human Rights
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Paul T. Jaeger is a Professor and Distinguished Scholar-Teacher in the College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland. He currently serves as Director of the Museum Scholarship and Material Culture Graduate Certificate Program and Associate Director of the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility (MIDA). Previously, he directed the MLIS Program. His research focuses on the impacts of law and policy on information access, with emphases on human rights, civil rights, and digital inclusion. He holds advanced degrees including a PhD, JD, MLS from Florida State University and an M.Ed from the University of North Florida. Dr. Jaeger has authored 20 books and over 200 articles/chapters, including works like Foundations of Information Policy and Libraries and the Global Retreat of Democracy . His research is funded by major organizations including the National Science Foundation and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He founded the Conference on Inclusion and Diversity in Library and Information Science (CIDLIS) and co-founded the Including Disability Global Summit. Notably, he was recognized as one of the two most influential public library researchers in the past 35 years (2019) and his work holds the highest prestige value in the field (2020). His professional roles include editorial positions at Library Quarterly and Including Disability . He is currently not accepting new PhD students.

• Adult Education
• Lifelong Learning
• Vocational Education and Training
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elena Rizova is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Pedagogy, Faculty of Philosophy, University “St. Cyril and Methodius” in Skopje. Her expertise spans adult education, lifelong learning, educational policy, and inclusive education. She holds a PhD in Pedagogical Sciences (2012) and has extensive experience in national and regional education policy creation, analysis, and implementation. She leads the Lifelong Learning Centre at her faculty and chairs the Council for Adult Education of North Macedonia (2013–2017). Her academic journey includes teaching courses such as Andragogy of Labor, Validation of Non-Formal Learning, and Literacy and Primary Education of Adults. She has authored over 20 publications since 2011, focusing on Roma minority education challenges, disability inclusion, and EU-funded projects like the Regional Andragogy Academy. Her work emphasizes literacy programs, policy reforms, and innovative teaching tools like augmented reality in higher education. Leadership: National coordinator for multiple EU projects, including the Erasmus+ funded UNITY initiative. Membership: Editorial boards of journals like Adult Education and International Journal of Education, Research and Training . Languages: Fluent in English, with proficiency in French, Spanish, Serbian, and Croatian. Key awards include a DVV International scholarship for her Master’s in Andragogy. Her research highlights the intersection of education policy, technology, and marginalized group inclusion.

Calantha PhillipsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Metaphysics
• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophy of Mind
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Calantha Phillips is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Washington State University (WSU). She holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame (2019) and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Kentucky (2011). Her research focuses on metasemantics, metaontology, and methodology in metaphysics, with interdisciplinary work at the intersection of philosophy of technology, bioethics, and disability studies. She explores topics like linguistic meaning determination for humans and AI, the rationality of time biases, and transformative experiences in caregiving relationships. Teaching interests include Metaphysics, Philosophy of Language, Biomedical Ethics, and Formal Logic. She has organized workshops such as the Graduate Women in Metaphysics (2016) and contributed to debates on ontological disputes and AI semantics. Phillips advocates for accessible and inclusive approaches to philosophy, particularly through online activism for disability rights movements.

Angela LaveryView profile

Professor

• Gerontology
• Thanatology
• Ageism
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Dr. Angela Lavery is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator of the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, located within the College of Education and Social Work's Department of Social Work. She holds a BS in Human Development from Pennsylvania State University, an MSW from the University of Wyoming, and a PhD in Social Work from the University of Denver. Her research focuses on gerontology and thanatology, addressing ageism, elder abuse, end-of-life care, disability advocacy, and animal-assisted interventions. Dr. Lavery has presented at national conferences such as the Council on Social Work Education and the Gerontological Society of America, with recent work exploring critical gerontology education, mental health among older adults at risk of financial exploitation, and innovative mixed-methods research techniques. Her community engagement includes board memberships with Barclay Friends and the Resource Pantry, as well as contributions to gerontological curriculum development. Her scholarly contributions span over a decade, with notable publications in Social Work Research and Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment . Awards include West Chester University's Outstanding Advisor recognition (2019) and the Gerontological Social Work Pre-Dissertation Award (2011). Dr. Lavery’s practice experience includes hospice social work, grief counseling, and work with survivors of crime. She maintains clinical licensure and has facilitated caregiver support groups. Her current projects emphasize intergenerational collaborations, digital storytelling, and justice-oriented pedagogy in social work education.

Jennifer BraggerView profile

Professor

• Industrial Organizational Psychology
• Leadership Development
• Job Interview Analysis
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Jennifer Bragger is a Professor of Psychology at Montclair State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on industrial-organizational psychology, emphasizing leadership development, work-family conflict, stereotypes in employment contexts, and faith at work. She holds a Ph.D. from Temple University (1997) alongside degrees from the College of New Jersey and Temple University. Dr. Bragger teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in leadership, personnel psychology, and organizational behavior. Her work explores how workplace dynamics influence job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and employee selection processes. Key research themes include reducing biases in hiring practices and understanding stereotype effects during job interviews. Her publications span topics like neurodiversity in leadership, servant leadership models, and work-family balance. Despite her extensive academic contributions, no specific awards or grants are highlighted in her profile. She advises no listed students but actively engages in curriculum development related to modern organizational challenges. Personal life: Married with four children, reflecting her interest in balancing professional and familial roles. Office located at Dickson Hall 235, contact via braggerj@montclair.edu.