Colby Kervick

Associate Professor of Special Education

Colby Kervick
Alma mater(s)
  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from The University of Vermont
  • M.Ed. in Special Education from The University of Vermont
  • B.S. in Elementary Education from The University of Vermont
Affiliated Department(s)

Department of Education

BIO

Dr. Kervick is deeply committed to preparing future teachers who holistically support the academic and social-emotional needs of children through fostering inclusive, equitable and accessible learning environments. She teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in foundations of special education, inclusive teaching practices, behavior management, and collaboration, while providing supervision of pre-service teacher candidates in their community-based field placements.

Her nationally recognized scholarship focuses on implementation of restorative practices in K-12 schools to improve school climate and address inequity in school disciplinary practices and effective practices for collaborating with families of children with disabilities. Dr. Kervick is also engaged in state level and national service focused on addressing teacher shortages in special education.

Dr. Kervick is a member of Project CORE, an interdisciplinary research team within the College of Education and Social Services supporting and advancing educational and health equity in our local communities through community engaged research and partnerships. 

Courses

  • Dual Certification Special Education Internship
  • Elementary Education Student Teaching
  • History and Systems of Special Education
  • Meeting the Instructional Needs of All Students
  • Undergraduate Internship in Special Education

Publications

Google Scholar

Awards and Achievements

  • John Dewey Educator’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont (2015)
  • Nominee, Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching award, University of Vermont (2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017)
  • People’s Choice Award: Outstanding Community Partner for Education, Burlington Education Association (2008)

Area(s) of expertise

  • Family-centered collaborative practice
  • Inclusive teaching practices
  • Restorative practices in schools

Bio

Dr. Kervick is deeply committed to preparing future teachers who holistically support the academic and social-emotional needs of children through fostering inclusive, equitable and accessible learning environments. She teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in foundations of special education, inclusive teaching practices, behavior management, and collaboration, while providing supervision of pre-service teacher candidates in their community-based field placements.

Her nationally recognized scholarship focuses on implementation of restorative practices in K-12 schools to improve school climate and address inequity in school disciplinary practices and effective practices for collaborating with families of children with disabilities. Dr. Kervick is also engaged in state level and national service focused on addressing teacher shortages in special education.

Dr. Kervick is a member of Project CORE, an interdisciplinary research team within the College of Education and Social Services supporting and advancing educational and health equity in our local communities through community engaged research and partnerships. 

Courses

  • Dual Certification Special Education Internship
  • Elementary Education Student Teaching
  • History and Systems of Special Education
  • Meeting the Instructional Needs of All Students
  • Undergraduate Internship in Special Education

Publications

Awards and Achievements

  • John Dewey Educator’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Education and Social Services, University of Vermont (2015)
  • Nominee, Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching award, University of Vermont (2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017)
  • People’s Choice Award: Outstanding Community Partner for Education, Burlington Education Association (2008)

Areas of Expertise

  • Family-centered collaborative practice
  • Inclusive teaching practices
  • Restorative practices in schools