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Elizabeth Finnegan is a Professor of Education at St. Thomas Aquinas College, specializing in Special Education and Literacy. She joined the institution in 2009 after a career as a public school teacher focusing on students with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Her academic journey includes a BA in American Studies from the University of Sheffield, an M.Ed. in Special Education from William Paterson University, and an Ed.D. in Research in Special Education from Columbia University.
Her research interests center on Autism, Cultural Perspectives on Disability, and Teacher Preparation in Special Education. She has published extensively on literacy strategies for neurodiverse students, including works on written expression and reading comprehension interventions. Recent studies include a meta-analysis of pronoun usage in autism and a groundbreaking exploration of intersectional belonging in special education.
Dr. Finnegan teaches courses such as School, Family, and Community; Strategies for Behavior Management; and Autism, Identity, and Disability. She actively presents at national conferences, including the Council for Exceptional Children and AERA Annual Meetings. Her work emphasizes bridging research and practice to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.
