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Colleen Tapley, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Massachusetts Lowell's School of Education. Her work focuses on special education, culturally responsive pedagogy, and equity in education. She holds a Ed.D. from Rivier University (2016), an M.Ed. (2007), and a B.A. (2002), all in education-related fields.
- Ed.D.: Leadership and Learning, Rivier University (2016)
- M.Ed.: Educational Administration, Rivier University (2007)
- B.A.: Education (Elementary & Special Ed), Rivier University (2002)
Her research addresses disproportionate discipline rates, teacher attitudes toward students, and the impact of international exchange programs on preservice teachers' cultural intelligence. She advocates for competency-based education and supports education systems in developing countries.
Recent presentations include topics like project-based learning for neurodiverse learners, liberatory design thinking, and virtual international partnerships to disrupt educational inequities. She has contributed to the Encyclopedia of Social and Solidarity Economy (2023).
- Received Excellence in Advising Award (2019)
- Nominated for Teaching Excellence multiple times (2016, 2018, 2022)
Grants include a 2018 Learning Fellows Initiative funded by the Davis Educational Foundation. She collaborates internationally, with partnerships in Spain and Belize.
