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Selma Powell is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Special Education Teacher Education Program (SPED-TEP) at the University of Washington’s College of Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Central Florida (2012), with a dissertation on mathematics applications for tablets in early childhood classrooms. Her career began as an elementary special education teacher in Tampa, Florida, serving students with disabilities from preschool through fifth grade for nine years.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Special Education, University of Central Florida
- M.Ed., Special Education, University of South Florida
- B.A., Special Education and Elementary Education, University of South Florida
Her research focuses on preparing critical, inclusive teachers to support multiply-marginalized children and families. She has transformed the SPED-TEP program by increasing diversity in teacher candidates, fostering collaborations with the Elementary Teacher Preparation Program, and emphasizing culturally sustaining practices. Her work also involves partnerships with schools and districts aligned with these values.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. Her advising and program development efforts center on curriculum reform and inclusive pedagogy.
