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Chris Knowles is a Researcher in the Applied Behavior Analysis department at the University of Oregon's College of Education, with additional affiliations in Educational Leadership and Special Education. Her work focuses on improving equitable outcomes for marginalized individuals through low-effort, low-cost educational and community interventions.
- Education: PhD (2017) and MS (2007) in Special Education from University of Oregon; BA (2004) in Psychology and English from Seattle University.
Dr. Knowles' research spans special education, emotional and behavioral disorders, and paraeducator training. She explores service-oriented robotics for pediatric mobility, accessible employment, and educator burnout through mixed methods and longitudinal studies.
Her recent publications demonstrate trends in universal mental health screening, multi-tiered support systems, and social-emotional learning. She employs systematic reviews and community-based participatory research to address systemic inequities.
Dr. Knowles has taught courses on Diversity in Special Education, Foundations of Disability, and Behavior Disorders. Her work as Associate Director of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) informs practical applications.
