Professor Epley came to Erikson in 2009 from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, where she taught special education courses for six years. She earned her doctorate in special education at the University of Kansas.
Dr. Epley's research focuses on family outcomes of early intervention and early childhood special education. Specifically, she explores the relationship between supports and services provided to families with children with disabilities and the resulting outcomes. Other research interests include early childhood special education policy and integration of general and special education teacher preparation.
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Areas of Expertise
Inclusive education for children with disabilities; early intervention; and
early childhood special education
Honors
- Judy Tate Outstanding Doctoral Student Medallion Award, University of Kansas, 2008
- Research Competition Award, University of Kansas Graduate and Professional Association, 2007
- Student Mini-Grant Award, Kansas Division of Early Childhood, 2006
- Academic Merit Scholarship, University of Kansas School of Education, 2006-2008
- Grace M. Phinney Scholarship, University of Kansas School of Education, 2006-2008