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- Ph.D., Educational Studies, Boston University
- M.S.Ed., Special Education, Dominican University
- B.A., Political Science, Westmont University
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Areas of expertise
Teacher affect and emotion, special educator working conditions, school leadership for special education.
BIO
Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, Dr. Stark's research documents the affective experiences and working conditions of special educators. Her current research is informed by her prior experiences as a special educator in Chicago and her partnerships with schools in the greater Boston and Washington, D.C. areas.
Through her research, she aims to identify ways to improve pre-service teacher training and in-service support so that special educators find their work sustainable and fulfilling, and feel equipped to meet their students’ individualized goals without compromising their own wellbeing. Dr. Stark has received grant funding from the Spencer foundation and the American Educational Research Association.
At UVM, Dr. Stark teaches EDSP 5120 Assessment in Special Education, EDSP 1050 Issues Affecting People with Disabilities, and EDSP 2990 Navigating Emotion in Teaching. She warmly invites special educators, school leaders, and students to contact her directly with ideas for collaboration.
Courses
EDSP 5120 Assessment in Special Education
EDSP 1050 Issues Affecting People with Disabilities
EDSP 2990 Navigating Emotion in Teaching
Publications
Bio
Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, Dr. Stark's research documents the affective experiences and working conditions of special educators. Her current research is informed by her prior experiences as a special educator in Chicago and her partnerships with schools in the greater Boston and Washington, D.C. areas.
Through her research, she aims to identify ways to improve pre-service teacher training and in-service support so that special educators find their work sustainable and fulfilling, and feel equipped to meet their students’ individualized goals without compromising their own wellbeing. Dr. Stark has received grant funding from the Spencer foundation and the American Educational Research Association.
At UVM, Dr. Stark teaches EDSP 5120 Assessment in Special Education, EDSP 1050 Issues Affecting People with Disabilities, and EDSP 2990 Navigating Emotion in Teaching. She warmly invites special educators, school leaders, and students to contact her directly with ideas for collaboration.
Courses
EDSP 5120 Assessment in Special Education
EDSP 1050 Issues Affecting People with Disabilities
EDSP 2990 Navigating Emotion in Teaching