Sara Snyder

Dr. Sara Snyder is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at James Madison University. She holds a Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Georgia, alongside degrees from Vanderbilt University and Lincoln Memorial University. Her professional experience includes teaching K-12 students with low-incidence disabilities (e.g., intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder) and serving as a special education administrator. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst – Doctoral (BCBA-D).

• Education:
• Ph.D., Special Education, University of Georgia
• Ed.S., Curriculum & Instruction, Lincoln Memorial University
• M.Ed., Special Education, Vanderbilt University
• B.S., Special Education, Vanderbilt University

Her research focuses on curriculum-based measurement for reading skills in students with ID/ASD, computer-assisted instruction for reading interventions, and classroom management strategies. She is involved in the Adapted Curriculum (K-12) program and the Behavior Specialist Concentration within the College of Education.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. Her professional interests emphasize teacher coaching and evidence-based practices for students with severe disabilities.