Jonathan Chitiyo

Dr. Jonathan Chitiyo is an Associate Professor and Director of Teacher Education at the University of Pittsburgh's Division of Management and Education. His work focuses on inclusive education frameworks, special education development in low-resource contexts, and addressing child maltreatment in schools.

• Ph.D. in Special Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• B.A. in Environmental Studies, Africa University, Zimbabwe

Research Interests: Dr. Chitiyo's scholarship examines school-wide positive behavior supports, systemic barriers to inclusive education, and the psychosocial needs of vulnerable students, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. He has conducted comparative studies on inclusive education across Zimbabwe, Ghana, and Fiji.

Publication Trends: Recent work analyzes pandemic-era educational adaptations, teacher preparedness for child maltreatment identification, and culturally responsive pedagogy. His research emphasizes cross-national perspectives and practical implementation challenges.