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Dr. Marsha Swindler is Core Faculty in the School of Education at Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, where she teaches both online and on-ground courses in Special Education. With over 23 years of experience in public and private education sectors, she has been a professor at Pacific Oaks for over a decade, specializing in inclusive pedagogy, teacher training, and curriculum development for diverse learners.
Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and a Master of Arts in Education: Teaching from Azusa Pacific University, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Special Education from Walden University. She holds multiple credentials from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, including Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, CLAD, and RICA.
Dr. Swindler’s research and professional interests focus on inclusive education, Multiple Intelligences Theory, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, cognitive development, and strengths-based teaching. She advocates for recognizing individual learning styles and empowering educators to uncover student potential through differentiated instruction and collaboration between general and special education teachers.
Her recent presentations and publications highlight trends in synchronous and asynchronous student engagement, teacher collaboration models (e.g., 'Course Buddy' teamwork), and strategies to reduce ableism and marginalization in educational settings. She emphasizes the integration of Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and Strengths Finder in everyday teaching to support diverse learners.
- Board of Professional Consultants: Feingold Association of United States (2007)
- Manchester Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals (2006)
- Pure Facts Family Story (2006)
- Environmentality Challenge: State Semi-Finalist – California Department of Education (2002-2003)
- Magna Cum Laude, Azusa Pacific University (2000)
- Outstanding Degree Completion Student, Azusa Pacific University (2000)
- Academic Achievement, Citrus College (1999)
- Profiles in Excellence, Arcadia Unified School District (1992-1993)
Dr. Swindler mentors teacher candidates and presents nationally on topics related to special education inclusion and curriculum adaptation. She has not received mention of major research grants, but her work is deeply rooted in practical, classroom-based inquiry and professional development. She is actively involved in professional organizations such as the Council for Exceptional Children and the Feingold Association, and contributes to community outreach through church and school volunteer roles.
She leads no formal lab or research team but produces extensive educational content through videos, manuscripts, and workshops aimed at supporting educators in inclusive settings. Her work continues to influence teacher training and inclusive practices across educational institutions.
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