Dana Fredebaugh

Dana Fredebaugh, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University's Abraham S. Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice. She specializes in early childhood and special education, focusing on teaching strategies for children with and without disabilities and family support systems. Her academic background includes a PhD in Teaching and Learning (University of Miami), MS in Early Childhood Special Education (University of Miami), MA in Special Education (University of the Virgin Islands), and BA in Elementary Education (Rollins College).

• Education:
• PhD – University of Miami – Teaching and Learning
• MS – University of Miami – Early Childhood Special Education
• MA – University of the Virgin Islands – Special Education
• BA – Rollins College – Elementary Education

Her research emphasizes social-emotional learning, inclusive education practices, and collaborative approaches with families of children with disabilities. Prior to academia, Dr. Fredebaugh taught second grade, kindergarten, and early childhood special education in the U.S. Virgin Islands.