Carla Harting

Dr. Carla Harting is an Associate Professor of Teaching and Program Coordinator in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Wayne State University. With 42 years of prior experience in public education, she has served as a Special Education teacher, Teacher Consultant, Director of Special Education, and Superintendent of Wyandotte Public Schools before transitioning to academia. She holds office hours by appointment in the Education Building.

Education:

• Ph.D., Special Education, Wayne State University, 2003
• Ed.S., Administration & Supervision, Wayne State University, 1996
• M.A., Special Education, Eastern Michigan University, 1974
• B.A., Education, Michigan State University, 1972

Research Focus: Her academic work centers on preparing educational administrators, with specialized expertise in public school funding mechanisms, special education administration frameworks, and organizational structures for administrative programs.

Teaching: Dr. Harting coordinates and instructs graduate courses including Economic Issues in Education (EDA7670) and Practicum in Special Education Administration and Supervision (EDA7830), emphasizing practical application of administrative theory.