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Dr. Ghirmay Alazar is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Leading at the University of Pittsburgh. Born in Eritrea, he overcame adversity through education, moving to the U.S. in 1989. He holds a B.A. in Fine Arts from Colorado State University, an M.Ed. in Special Education from Regis University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Denver. Prior to this role, he served as Director of Student Services in an urban school district in Indianapolis and was Associate Faculty at Indiana University.
- Education:
- B.A. Fine Arts, Colorado State University
- M.Ed. Special Education, Regis University
- Ph.D. Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Denver
His research and instructional interests focus on Special Education Policy, Executive Function Skills, neuroscience applications in education, teacher leadership, and culturally responsive teaching. He founded Stay Teacher, an organization providing mentoring and coaching for educators.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His professional narrative emphasizes advocacy for educators and systemic support for students with special needs, though specific grant details are absent.
Dr. Alazar is actively involved in community engagement and professional development initiatives through his organization and academic roles.
