Alexandria Lincoln Kappel

Alexandria (Ali) Lincoln Kappel is an Associate Professor in the School Psychology, Special Education, and Sociology Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), within the College of Education and Human Services. She holds a PhD in Special Education from West Virginia University (2012), an MS in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Virginia (2002), and a BS in Broadcast Journalism from Washington and Lee University (1998).

Her research focuses on developmental screening and assessment in early childhood, Universal Pre-K programs, and service models for rural special education. She also explores childhood language disorders, early reading difficulties, and collaborative service delivery. Professional interests include book sharing practices between parents and preschoolers, technology integration in early childhood special education, and curriculum development for language and literacy.

Kappel has presented at national conferences such as the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, discussing topics like developmental screenings and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in preschool mathematics. She is certified in Preschool Special Needs (West Virginia) and Early Childhood Special Education (Virginia).

No scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided text. Her teaching areas emphasize family-professional collaboration, service delivery models for preschoolers, and creativity in early childhood education. Her office is located in Davis Hall, Room 407.