Amy Battin

Amy Battin is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), College of Education. She holds a part-time faculty role alongside her position as a gifted and talented teacher in Colorado Springs School District 11. Her career spans 23 years in education, encompassing special education, general education, intervention, school librarianship, and higher education.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies - Special Education (Midwestern State University, 1999)
• Master of Arts in Information and Learning Technology - Teacher Librarian K-12 (University of Colorado Denver, 2008)

Research & Interests: Amy focuses on inclusive education practices, educational technology integration, and supporting diverse learners across K-12 and higher education settings. Her work emphasizes adaptive teaching strategies and leveraging technology to enhance student engagement.

Professional Roles: She currently balances part-time teaching in gifted education and her role at UCCS, contributing to teacher training programs. No specific grants or labs are highlighted in her profile.

Outside academia, Amy enjoys outdoor activities like mountain biking and hiking, and values time with her family of two adult children and her husband, a former Air Force colleague.