Brandi Ansley

Dr. Brandi Ansley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at Georgia State University, specializing in educator empowerment and well-being, professional work contexts, and interpersonal dynamics in educational environments. She is actively involved in research addressing teacher retention, stress management, and leadership collaboration in high-need schools.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Education of Students with Exceptionalities, 2018, Georgia State University

Her research focuses on creating positive work environments for educators through frameworks like PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) and stress management strategies. She has published extensively in journals such as Journal of Education Research and Practice and Teaching Exceptional Children, examining topics like teacher satisfaction, professional well-being, and institutional collaboration.

Dr. Ansley teaches graduate courses including:

• SPE 550WI: Teaching Diverse Students in Educational Settings
• SPE 570: Career Development and Transition
• SPE 522 & 581: Seminar for Student Teaching

She is affiliated with professional organizations including the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the National Education Association.