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Mikayla Pascucci serves as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Hartford's College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions and holds the position of Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services for Bristol Public Schools, overseeing district-wide special education services.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor's degree in Integrated Elementary and Special Education (University of Hartford, 2018)
- Master's degree in Special Education (University of Hartford, 2020)
- 6th year degree in Social, Emotional, Academic Learning for Social Justice Leadership with School Administrator Certification
Her research centers on inclusive pedagogical strategies, particularly arts integration in STEM education (STEAM) for students with disabilities, social justice leadership frameworks, and data-driven differentiated instruction methodologies. She emphasizes early classroom immersion and curriculum accessibility through literacy modifications and behavior monitoring systems developed during her UHart training.
Pascucci actively mentors future educators through student teacher supervision and academic advising at UHart, collaborating with faculty like Professors Sheetal Sood and Lisa Zawilinski on research presented at national conferences including Kappa Delta Pi. Her practical inclusion model involves classroom participation from individuals with disabilities, such as her childhood friend Jamie Roland (who has Down syndrome), demonstrating real-world implementation of inclusive practices for graduate students.
As district supervisor in Bristol Public Schools, she focuses on systemic implementation of inclusive services ensuring marginalized students achieve full access, purposeful learning experiences, and lifelong happiness through evidence-based special education frameworks.
