Kimberly Coy
دانشیار · Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
California State University, Fresnoمعرفی
Kimberly Coy is an Associate Professor in the Literacy, Early, Bilingual, and Special Education Department at California State University, Fresno. She is also Core Faculty in the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. Her work focuses on inclusive education through Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in digital environments. Coy holds a Ph.D. in Special Education from Washington State University (2013), an M.A.T. in Special Education Inclusion from Goucher College (1998), and a B.A. in Speech Communication from the University of Washington (1984).
Dr. Coy’s research emphasizes transforming educational structures to better serve all learners, arguing that schools—not students—should adapt. Her expertise spans K-12, post-secondary, and digital learning contexts. She teaches courses like SPED 235/236 (Pedagogy for Disabilities), Technology in Educational Leadership, and Online Teacher Preparation.
Her publications explore UDL’s impact on digital education equity, including a 2020 chapter in the Handbook of Research on Creating Meaningful Experiences in Online Courses. Her 2019 journal article proposed a UDL national research agenda. Coy advocates for systemic educational changes to eliminate barriers for disabled learners.
No grants or labs are explicitly mentioned in the text. She has advised no named students but contributes to teacher preparation programs.
