Shaqwana Freeman-Green

Dr. Shaqwana Freeman-Green serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum within the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services at the University of North Florida, leveraging over 15 years of experience to advance special education practices for adolescents with high-incidence disabilities through evidence-based instructional strategies.

Her academic credentials include a PhD in Special Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2013) emphasizing Mathematics, Instructional Design using Technology, and High Incidence Disabilities; an MA in Special Education: General Curriculum (2009); a BS in Psychology with Biology minor (2005); and an AA in General Studies (2003).

Research centers on bridging the research-to-practice gap in urban special education settings through technology integration and culturally sustaining pedagogies, with specific focus on learning disability support systems and collaborative inclusive education frameworks that empower teachers and students in underserved communities.

Recent editorial publications in Teaching Exceptional Children demonstrate consistent thematic emphasis on technology-mediated instructional strategies, culturally responsive teacher preparation, and collaborative models for implementing evidence-based practices in diverse classrooms, reflecting her commitment to practical applications of special education research.

Professional leadership includes serving as Chair of the Cultural and Linguistic Diversity committee for the Division for Learning Disabilities (Council for Exceptional Children) and coeditorship of Teaching Exceptional Children, where she shapes discourse on equitable special education practices while mentoring emerging scholars through editorial guidance and committee initiatives.