Amanda Bock

Dr. Amanda Bock is an Associate Professor of Special Education at William Peace University. With over 20 years of experience in education, she focuses on providing high-quality education opportunities for individuals with disabilities across all life stages. Her expertise spans early childhood, special education, and literacy, supported by her NC teaching licenses in learning disabilities, severe/profound disabilities, and K-12 literacy.

Education:

• BA in Psychology, UNC-Chapel Hill
• M.Ed. in Learning Disabilities, Columbus State University
• Ph.D. in Education (Early Childhood/Special Education/Literacy), UNC Chapel Hill

Her research emphasizes literacy development for students with disabilities, teacher professional development, and inclusive pedagogical practices. She actively contributes to professional organizations such as the North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children, NAEYC, and TASH. Dr. Bock values the close faculty-student relationships at WPU, emphasizing applied solutions to real-world educational challenges.