Cassandra Williams

Cassandra Williams serves as an Assistant Professor of Special Education within the Department of Education at Louisiana State University Shreveport's College of Education & Human Development, where she has held a faculty position since 2020.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Special Education from the University of Kansas (2020)
• MAE in Special Education from Truman State University
• BS in Communication Disorders from Truman State University
• Associates in Teaching from North Central Missouri College

Dr. Williams specializes in evidence-based interventions for students with emotional and behavioral disorders across diverse educational settings. Her research integrates practical classroom experience from rural, suburban, urban charter, and public schools to develop inclusive pedagogical approaches. She emphasizes culturally responsive teaching strategies and behavioral support systems for neurodiverse learners, with particular focus on preparing pre-service educators for complex classroom environments.

Her teaching portfolio encompasses foundational and advanced special education courses including ED 250, ED 303, ED 304, ED 305, ED 388, ED 409, and EDL 700, covering curriculum development, instructional methods, and educational leadership.