Stephanie Blatz

Stephanie Blatz serves as Senior Academic Councillor and Study Advisor for Education for Behavioral Disorders at the Institute for Special Education, Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Würzburg. She is a core member of the Chair of Pedagogy for Behavioral Disorders.

Education:

• 2001: 1st State Examination in Physical Disability Education with specialization in Behavioral Disorder Education (University of Würzburg)
• 2003: 2nd State Examination (University of Würzburg)

Research Focus: Her expertise centers on behavioral disorders within special education contexts, emphasizing emotional and social development in children. She integrates developmental therapy frameworks and evidence-based parenting interventions like Triple-P, bridging clinical practice with educational pedagogy through mobile special education services.

Professional Leadership: Since 2004, she has trained student teachers specializing in behavioral disorders education. Her prior role as Deputy Headmaster at Carl-Sonnenschein School (2006–2015) and spokesperson position for the Psychosocial Working Group in Lower Franconia demonstrate applied leadership in special needs education systems.

Operational Framework: Works within the Chair of Pedagogy for Behavioral Disorders, contributing to mobile special education services and regional psychosocial support networks for at-risk youth.