Robin Drogan

Robin Drogan, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator in the Department of Early Childhood Education and Exceptionality Programs at Bloomsburg University. With over 20 years of experience spanning teaching, research, and authorship in special education, she specializes in evidence-based practices for inclusive settings and received the Vicki and John Mihalik Faculty Fellowship.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Ph.D. in Special Education from Lehigh University
• M.S. in Special Education from Bloomsburg University
• B.S. in Special Education from University of Maryland, College Park

Dr. Drogan's research centers on tiered behavioral/academic supports, preventive interventions for young children, and collaborative frameworks involving teachers, families, and peers. She emphasizes implementation of evidence-based practices for students with disabilities, particularly those with social-emotional and behavioral challenges, within inclusive educational environments.

Her 2020-2023 publications reveal consistent focus on teacher training methodologies, with recurring themes in technology integration for international contexts, trauma-informed supports, and specialized instruction for autism spectrum disorders. Collaborative work with Gardner, Shurr, and Perner dominates her recent output, highlighting team-based approaches to special education challenges.

Professional recognition includes:

• Vicki and John Mihalik Faculty Fellowship

As Graduate Program Coordinator, she mentors preservice and graduate students through extensive field experiences focused on practical implementation of evidence-based strategies. Her teaching portfolio includes SPEC 330/530 (Methods of Instruction), SPEC 445/545 (Supporting Students with Complex Needs), and SPEC 572 (Special Education Law).

Research activities involve direct collaboration with K-12 educators and families in inclusive settings, though no dedicated laboratory or named research team is specified in available materials.