Melissa Ziegler

Melissa Ziegler is a Scientific Associate at the Chair of Pedagogy for Behavioral Disorders within the Institute for Special Education at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg.

Her academic background includes:

• Teaching degree in special education – pedagogy for behavioral disorders (10/2019 – 09/2024)
• Bachelor of Arts – Education and Upbringing for Special Educational Needs (awarded 11/2024)
• 1st State Examination in Teaching Special Education – Pedagogy for Behavioral Disorders (awarded 07/2024)

Melissa's research focuses on special education with particular emphasis on behavioral disorders and vocational training integration. She is actively involved in the DualON project examining dual onboarding processes in vocational training contexts, indicating her commitment to bridging theoretical educational frameworks with practical implementation in professional settings. Her work demonstrates a strong connection between academic research and classroom application.

Melissa has professional experience as a part-time teacher at Himmelstadt primary school (09/2024 – 03/2025) and as a part-time research assistant at the Chair of Special Education V (11/2024 – 02/2025). Previously, she served as a student assistant at the same chair from 11/2022 to 05/2024, showing her progressive involvement with the institution.