Mary M. Pearson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Mashburn 139
(501) 450-5458
Educational Background:
Ph.D. University of Kansas Special Education (Emphasis in Transition)
M.Ed. University of Utah Special Education (Emphasis in Transition and Severe Disabilities)
B.S. Utah State University Special Education (Severe Disabilities K-21)
UT Secondary Reading Endorsement Brigham Young University
Specialty Fields:
Severe Disabilities
Transition (Secondary)
Teacher Preparation (Severe Disabilities/K-21)
Inclusive Practices (Secondary and Significant Disabilities)
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Research Interests:
Educational Quality of Life for Students with rare medical disorders
Education Quality of Life for Students with Severe Disabilities and severe medical issues
Inclusionary practices for students with severe disabilities in secondary schools
Peer initiated inclusionary practices involving students with severe disabilities
Customized Employment for adolescents and adults with significant disabilities
Use of Assistive Technology to enhance transition for adolescents with severe disabilities
Special education law and policy implementation
Improved teacher preparation for teachers of students with severe disabilities