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Dr. Kathryn L. Fialkowski is an Assistant Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware (2024–present). She previously held roles as Adjunct Professor at Temple University (2016–2023) and served in policy positions including Executive Director of The Arc Maryland (2011–2014) and a Kennedy Foundation Policy Fellow (2010–2011). Her work integrates disability studies with ethics, cultural theory, and advocacy.
Education:
- Ed.D., Higher Education, Temple University (2024)
- M.T.S., Bioethics, Catholic University of America (Washington D.C.)
- B.A., Scientific and Technical Writing, Bowling Green State University
Research Interests: Disability narratives in education, cultural frameworks of disability (e.g., DuBois’ double consciousness), ethics in disability policy, and advocacy for community inclusion. She develops curricula for pre-professional programs and explores disability culture through interdisciplinary lenses.
Grants & Funding:
- Administration on Community Living, UCEDD Core Grant (2018–2022)
- Temple University’s Center for Humanities mini-grants (2016–2020)
- President’s Arts and Humanities Grant ($10,000)
- DDCouncil Grants for Hispanic Outreach and Anti-bullying initiatives
Awards:
- AAUW Career Development Fellow (2015–2016)
- Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Public Policy Fellow (2010–2011)
Advising & Leadership: Coordinated Temple University’s Disability Studies Graduate Program (2017–2023) and directed academic programs at Temple’s Institute on Disabilities. Advised initiatives like the “Ask Me” grant (MD Dept. of Health) and collaborated on humanities-focused projects.
Professional Background: Prior to academia, she held executive roles at Bank of America and Pinova Division Hercules, and was an MIT Media Labs Executive-in-Residence (2008–2009).
