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Ann Gillies serves as Associate Professor of Teacher Education at Colorado Mesa University, leveraging over 21 years of elementary classroom experience working with students across the disability spectrum in Ohio, Florida, and Colorado. A passionate advocate for inclusive education, she actively collaborates with local nonprofits serving diverse disability communities.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from University of South Florida
- MA in Special Education from Ohio State University
- BS in Special Education from Ohio State University
Dr. Gillies' research examines inclusive teacher preparation through critical lenses including children's agency, global disability frameworks, and experiential pedagogy for diverse learners. Her work emphasizes dismantling educational barriers while centering student voices in curriculum development.
Professional recognition includes:
- National Board Certified Teacher
She mentors future educators as faculty advisor for the CMU Council for Exceptional Children Student Chapter, fostering community partnerships that bridge academic theory with real-world disability advocacy.
