Mabel O. Rivera

Mabel O. Rivera is an Associate Professor and Director of Accreditation and Reporting in the Department of Special Education at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP). She holds a Ph.D. and oversees accreditation processes while contributing to academic leadership in special education. Her role emphasizes institutional compliance and educational policy within the School of Education.

Office hours are held Tuesdays and Thursdays virtually from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and in-person on Wednesdays during the same hours. She can be reached via email at mabel.rivera@uncp.edu or via WebEx at https://uncp.webex.com/meet/mabel.rivera.

Her work focuses on advancing inclusive practices, teacher preparation in special education, and institutional accreditation standards. While no specific research publications or grants are detailed here, her administrative role underscores her commitment to educational quality and policy.