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PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES

Shurr, J., Bouck, E. C., & McCollow, M. (2023). Administrator perspectives on teacher leadership for teaching students with extensive support needs across settings. Exceptionality, https://doi.org/10.1080/09362835.2023.2287525

Taylor, T. M., Hardy, H., McComas, C., McCollow, M. M., & Scholma, C. (2022). Diversity, equity, and inclusion in children’s literature: A content analysis of 40 books. DADD Online Journal: Research to Practice.

Shurr, J., Bouck, E. C., & McCollow, M. (2021). Examining teacher and teacher educator perspectives of teacher leadership in extensive support needs. Teacher Education and Special Education, 08884064211001455.

Kemper, T., McCollow, M. M., Stansberry-Brusnahan, L., Liberty, L., Cote, D., & Alshehri, A. (2019). But for whom? A review of participant characteristics in a special education journal. DADD Online Journal: Research to Practice.

McCollow, M. M., & Hoffman, H. H. (2019). Supporting social development in young children with disabilities: Building a practitioner’s toolkit. Early Childhood Education Journal, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-019-00930-y

McCollow, M. M., & Hoffman, H. H. (2018). Evidence-based decision-making: A team effort toward achieving goals. Young Exceptional Children, doi: 1096250618801287.

Zucker, S. H., Fisher, K. W., McCollow, M. M., & West, E. A. (2017). Research informed practice in autism, intellectual disability, and developmental disabilities. DADD Online Journal: Research to Practice, 4(1), 1-5.

West, E. A., Travers, J., Kemper, T., Liberty, L., Cote, D., McCollow, M. M., & Brusnahan, L. (2016). Racial and ethnic diversity of participants in research supporting evidence-based practices for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of Special Education DOI: 10.1177/0022466916632495

Hudson, R.F., Peck, C., Davis, C., Blum, G., Greenway, R., Hackett, J., Kidwell, J., Liberty, L., McCollow, M. M., Patish, Y., Pierce, J., Schulze, M., & Smith, M. (2016). A socio-cultural analysis of practitioner perspectives on implementation of evidence-based practice in special education. Journal of Special Education, 50, 27-36 DOI: 10/1177/0022466915613592

McCollow, M. M., & Schulze, M. (2016). Self-management: An evidence-based practice to support independence for students with moderate-to-severe intellectual disability. DADD Express, 37(1).

McCollow, M. M., Shurr, J., & Jasper, A. D. (2015). Cross-cultural experience in special education: The impact of a study abroad program for special education pre-service teacher candidates. DADD Online Journal: Research to Practice, 2, 66-88. 

McCollow, M. M., Curiel, E., Davis, C. A., & Sainato, D. (2015). Utilizing antecedent strategies in early childhood settings. Young Exceptional Children DOI: 10.1177/1096250615576804

Shurr, J., Hirth, M., Jasper, A. D., McCollow, M., & Heroux, J. (2014). Another tool in the belt: Self-directed learning for teachers of students with moderate and severe disabilities. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 33(1), 17-38.  

West, E., McCollow, M., Umbarger, G., Kidwell, J., & Cote, D. (2013). Current status of evidence-based practices for students with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 48(4), 443-455.

Greenway, R. M., McCollow, M., Hudson, R. F., Peck, C., & Davis, C. A. (2013). Autonomy and accountability: Teacher perspectives on evidence-based practice and decision-making for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 48(4), 456-468.

McCollow, M., Davis, C. A., & Copland, M. (2013). Creating success for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their teachers: Building district-based support teams. Journal for Cases in Educational Leadership, 16(1), 12-19. DOI: 10.1177/1555458913478426

BOOK CHAPTERS

Wildman, S., Stansberry Brusnahan, L. L., Theodore, S., McCollow, M., Williams, J., & Fitzgerald Farrell, E. (2024). Intersectionality in the context of disability. In E. Harkins, L.L. Stansberry Brusnahan, M. Fuller, & M. Odima (Eds.) An Intersectional Approach to Working with Students with Disabilities. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.

McCollow, M. M. & Whitby, P. (2023). Teaching and supporting sexuality education for individuals with ASD and DD. In A. Stone-McDonald, D. Cihak, & D. Zager (Eds.) Autism Spectrum Disorders: Advancing positive practices in education, 5th edition. Routledge.

Brindopke, E. & McCollow, M. M. (2022) Trauma and school supports in the United States. In E. Keith & K. Maich (Eds). Reframing mental health in schools: Using case stories to promote global dialogue. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. 

McCollow, M. M., Heroux, J., & Kemper, T. (2021). Supporting the right to gender and sexuality diversity and disability. In E. A. Harkins, M. Fuller, & L. Stansberry (Eds.). Diversity, autism, and developmental disabilities: Guidance for the culturally sustaining educator (Prism Series Vol. 13). Council for Exceptional Children.

McCollow, M. M., Shurr, J., & Jasper, A. D. (2015). Best practices in teacher training and professional development for including learners with low-incidence disabilities. In E. A. West (Ed.), Including learners with low-incidence disabilities. Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

EDITED PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Harkins Monaco, E., & McCollow, M. M. (2019). Sexuality and developmental and intellectual disability. DADD Express

Harkins Monaco, E., & McCollow, M. M. (2019). Gender and disability. DADD Express, 30(1). 

Harkins Monaco, E., & McCollow, M. M. (2018). Sexuality issues for students with IDD. DADD Express, 29(1), 1.

McCollow, M. M. (2017). Independence through visual supports. DADD Express 28(2), 3-4.

INVITED WORKSHOPS & PRESENTATIONS

McCollow, M. M. (2025, October 16). Looking Beyond the Label: Objective Approaches to “Problem” Sexual Behavior in Youth with IDD. Webinar to be presented for the Kansas Family Support Center of the University of Kansas Medical Center as part of the KFSC Professional ECHO series, online.

McCollow, M. M. (2025, September 30). Looking Beyond the Label: Understanding and Supporting Your Child When Sexual Behaviors Arise. Webinar to be presented for the Kansas Family Support Center of the University of Kansas Medical Center as part of the KFSC Caregiver Webinar Series, online.

McCollow, M. M. (2025, September 25). Talking Ãå±±½ûµØ Online Safety and Porn Literacy: Tools for Parents and Guardians. Webinar presented for the Kansas Family Support Center of the University of Kansas Medical Center as part of the KFSC Caregiver Webinar Series, online. 

McCollow, M. M. (2025, September 11). Navigating Online Safety and Porn Literacy in Sexuality Education for Youth with IDD. Webinar presented for the Kansas Family Support Center of the University of Kansas Medical Center as part of the KFSC Professional ECHO series, online. 

Maio-Aether, N., Blutrich, S., McCollow, M., Kostigen, E., & Benson, R. (2025, October). Safely and Ethically Navigating Sexual Behaviors. Panel presented at Clinical Practice ABA (CPABA) virtual conference, online.

McCollow, M. M. (2024, April). Getting the basics: Sexuality Education and Relationships for Young Adults with IDD. Webinar presented in association with the UNT (University of North Texas) ELEVAR Transition Pathway Educator PD Series, online. 

McCollow, M. M. (2024, January). But how do I teach sexuality? Sexuality education for those who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Workshop to be presented at the DADD annual conference. Waikiki, HI. 

McCollow, M. M. (2022, January). Gender and sexual diversity. Workshop presented at the DADD annual conference, Clearwater, FL.

Harkins, E. A., Stansberry Brusnahan, L. L., Fuller, M., McCollow, M., Schaefer Whitby, P., & McNeal, K. (2021, January). Diversity, autism, and developmental disabilities: Guidance for the culturally sustaining educator. Paper presented at the DADD annual conference, Clearwater, FL.

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

McCollow, M. M. (2026, January). Age Confusion and Counterfeit Deviance in ID: Rethinking Risk Through Behavior Analysis and Sexual Education. Lecture accepted for the SexABA Conference Virtual Conference.

McCollow, M. M. & Eyres, R. (2025, October). Unpacking the Uncomfortable: Online Safety, Pornography, and Problem Behaviors in CSE for Individuals with IDD. Lecture accepted for the Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference. Denver, CO.

McCollow, M. M., Eyres, R., & Barr, S. (2025, October). Navigating Sex Ed: Tools and Strategies for Practitioners. Workshop to be facilitated at the Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference. Denver, CO.

Eyres, R. & McCollow, M. M. (2025, March). Sexuality & relationship education: Strategies and resources for teaching empowerment and independence. Lecture presented at the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Convention. Baltimore, MD. 

McCollow, M. M. & McDaniel, S. (2024, November). Keep calm and forge ahead: Increasing access to sexuality education for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by preparing educators. Lecture presented at the Teacher Education Division (TED) Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.  

Eyres, R. & McCollow, M. M. (2024, October). Strategies for empowerment and independence: Guiding adolescents with disabilities through puberty. Lecture presented at the Division on Career Development and Transition (DCDT) Conference. Chantilly, VA. 

Scholma, C., Taylor, T. M., & McCollow, M. M. (2024, January) Turning pages toward a story of diverse representation in children’s literature: Current representation of autism in picture books. Poster presented at the 25th International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability, & Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD). Waikiki, HI.

Taylor, T. M., Scholma, C., & McCollow, M. M. (2024, January) Best books from 25 years of the Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award. Lecture presented at the 25th International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability, & Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children, Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD). Waikiki, HI.

McDaniel, S., McCollow, M. M., & Smetana, L. (2023, October) “Representation matters”: How to support teacher candidates with disabilities. Panel facilitated at the Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division (CEC-TED) annual conference. Long Beach, CA.

McDaniel, S., McCollow, M. M., & Smetana, L. (2023, October) Supporting disability and neurodiversity in the teaching profession. Lecture presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Teacher Education Division (CEC-TED) annual conference. Long Beach, CA.

Scholma, C., Taylor, T. M., & McCollow, M. (2023, January). Beyond banning books: Deciding what to respect and what to reject. 24th International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability, & Developmental Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD). Clearwater Beach, FL. 

McCollow, M. M., & Hoffman, H. (2021, January). Family-centered decision-making to inform intervention. Presentation at the Division for Early Childhood annual conference held virtually.

Kropp, K., & McCollow, M. M. (2019, December). Increasing learner independence in inclusive settings through staff development. Poster presented at the TASH annual conference, Phoenix, AZ. 

McCollow, M., & Congdon, M. (2019, January). It’s not that uncomfortable: Addressing sexuality education for learners with developmental disabilities. Poster presented at the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities international conference, Maui, HI.

Fisher, K. W., Ruppar, A. L., McCollow, M., McCabe, K., & Li, L. (2019, January). Are special education teachers more connected to schools’ social networks? Exploring special education and general education teachers’ ego networks. Poster presented at the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities international conference, Maui, HI.

McCollow, M., Kemper, T., Stansberry-Brusnahan, L., Liberty, L., Cote, D., & Alshehri, A. (2019, January). But for whom? A review of participant characteristics. Poster presented at the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities international conference, Maui, HI. 

Fisher, K. W., Li, L., McCabe, K., Ruppar, A. L., & McCollow, M. (2018, December). Connected or isolated? General and special education teachers’ advice networks. Poster presented at the TASH annual conference, Portland, OR.

Fisher, K. W., Ruppar, A. L., McCollow, M., McCabe, K., & Li, L. (2018, June). The role social capital access has in special education teachers’ jobs. Poster symposium presentation at the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities annual conference, St. Louis, MO.

McCollow, M. M. & Congdon, M. (2018, May). Sexuality education and developmental disabilities: Supporting the development of sexually healthy individuals through behavior-based strategies. Paper presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) annual convention, San Diego, CA.

Fisher, K. W., McCollow, M. M., Ruppar, A., McCabe, K., & Li, L. (2018, April). How to access social networks through leadership opportunities shapes special education teachers’ jobs. Roundtable presentation made at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) annual meeting, New York City, NY. 

McCollow, M. M., Fisher, K. W., Ruppar, A., & McCabe, K. (2018, January). Mentorship and collaboration: Effects on teacher satisfaction, efficacy, and retention. Poster presented at the DADD (Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities) annual conference, Clearwater, FL.

McCabe, K., Fisher, K. W., Ruppar, A., & McCollow, M. M. (2017, December). How access to social capital shape special education teachers’ jobs. Presentation made at the TASH annual conference, Atlanta, GA. 

McCabe, K. M., Ruppar, A. L., Fralin, T., Fisher, K. W., & McCollow, M. (2017, October). How access to social capital through leadership shapes special education teachers’ jobs. Presentation made at the Wisconsin Rural School Alliance (WiRSA), Wisconsin Dells, WI.

Fisher, K. W., McCollow, M. M., Ruppar, A. L., & McCabe, K. (2017, January). So you want to be a school leader? How leadership shapes special education teachers’ jobs. Poster presented at the DADD (Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities) annual conference, Clearwater, FL. 

Brusnahan Stansberry, L. L., & McCollow, M. M. (2016, November). Identifying participant characteristics in EBP literature reviews for learners with ASD. Poster presented at the OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low-Incidence disabilities) Conference, Columbus, OH. 

McCollow, M. M., & Hoffman, H. (2016, October). Your early childhood toolkit: Strategies for supporting social skills in inclusive settings. Presentation made at the DEC (Division on Early Childhood) annual conference, Louisville, KY.

McCollow, M. M. (2016, May). The effects of a self-management strategy to increase social behaviors in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Poster presented at the ABAI (Association for Behavior Analysis International) annual conference, Chicago, IL. 

Liberty, L., West, E., Travers, J., Kemper, T., McCollow, M. M., & Brusnahan, L. (2016, April). A review of the diversity of participants in the research used to establish EBPs for learners with ASD. Paper presented at the CEC (Council for Exceptional Children) annual conference, St. Louis, MO. 

Jasper, A., Shurr, J., McCollow, M. M., & Morelli, A. (2016, April). Practical skills via virtual reality for students with significant disabilities. Poster presented at the CEC annual conference, St. Louis, MO. 

Shurr, J., Jasper, A., McCollow, M. M., & Bouck, E. (2016, April). Teacher leadership in severe disabilities: Voices of multiple stakeholders. Poster presented at the CEC annual conference, St. Louis, MO. 

Kemper, T., Liberty, L., McCollow, M. M., Brusnahan, L., & Alshehri, A. (2016, January). Analysis of participant characteristics published in DADD Journals. Paper presented at the DADD annual conference, Honolulu, HI.

Shurr, J., Jasper, A., McCollow, M. M., & Bouck, E. (2016, January). Perspectives in teacher leadership: Voices of multiple stakeholders. Paper presented at the DADD annual conference, Honolulu, HI. 

McCollow, M. M., Shurr, J., & Jasper, A. (2015, December). Including learners with LID: Best practices in teacher training and professional development. Poster presented at the TASH annual conference, Portland, OR. 

McCollow, M. M., Shurr, J., & Jasper A. (2015, November). A framework for teacher training and professional development for inclusive education. Paper presented at the Teacher Education Division (TED) annual conference, Tempe, AZ. 

Shurr, J., Jasper, A., McCollow, M. M., & Bouck, E. (2015, November). Teacher leadership in severe disabilities: Implications for higher education. Paper presented at the Teacher Education Division (TED) annual conference, Tempe, AZ. 

McCollow, M. M., & Davis, C. A. (2015, May). Increasing implementation of effective teaching: A professional development model of least-to-most supports for special educators. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International annual conference, San Antonio, TX. 

Shurr, J., Kromer, G., McCollow, M. M., & Jasper, A. (2015, April). Peer-assisted literacy comprehension support for students with significant disabilities. Poster presented at the CEC (Council for Exceptional Children) annual convention, San Diego, CA. 

Jasper, A., Shurr, J., & McCollow, M. M. (2015, January). Culturally and linguistically diverse students with severe disabilities: What does the literature tell us? Paper presented at the DADD annual conference, Clearwater, FL. 

McCollow, M. M., Shurr, J., & Jasper, A. (2015, January). Study abroad in special education: An examination of cultural competence. Paper presented at the DADD annual conference, Clearwater, FL. 

West, E. A., McCollow, M. M., Cote, D., & Brusnahan, L. S. (2015, January). An analysis of identifying participant characteristics in EBP literature reviews for learners with ASD. Paper presented at the DADD annual conference, Clearwater, FL. 

Shurr, J., McCollow, M. M., & Jasper, A. (2014, December). A review of research on cultural and linguistic diversity in severe disabilities. Paper presented at the TASH annual conference, Washington, DC. 

McCollow, M. M., Shurr, J., & Jasper, A. (2014, December). Ins and outs of self-directed professional learning for teachers of students with severe disabilities. Poster presented at the TASH annual conference, Washington, DC. 

Jasper, A., McCollow, M. M., & Shurr, J. (2014, November). CLD Students with severe disabilities: What does the literature tell us? Paper presented at the Teacher Education Division (TED) annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.

McCollow, M. M., Shurr, J., & Jasper, A. (2014, November). Another tool in the belt: Self-directed learning for teachers of students with severe disabilities. Paper presented at the Teacher Education Division (TED) annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.

McCollow, M. M., Shurr, J., & Jasper, A. (2014, November). Impact of a study abroad experience on cultural competence in pre-service special educators. Paper presented at the Teacher Education Division (TED) annual conference, Indianapolis, IN. 

Jasper, A. D., Shurr, J., & McCollow, M. M. (2014, April). Evidence-based practices for culturally and linguistically diverse students with severe disabilities in review. Paper presented at the Council for Exceptional Children annual conference, Philadelphia, PA. 

McCollow, M. M., & Davis, C. A. (2014, January). Increasing implementation of effective teaching: A professional development model of least-to-most supports for special educators. Poster presented at the DADD annual conference, Clearwater Beach, FL. 

Shurr, J., & McCollow, M. M. (2014, January). Research in severe disabilities: Special education and beyond. Paper presented at the DADD annual conference, Clearwater Beach, FL. 

Shurr, J., Perner, D., Jasper, A., & McCollow, M. M. (2013, December). Professionals united: A review of current multidisciplinary research in severe disabilities. Poster presented at the TASH annual conference, Chicago, IL. 

McCollow, M. M., & Shurr, J. (2013, November). Bullying and youth with disabilities: Contributing factors, personal experiences, and implications moving forward. Poster presented at the Human Rights, Literature, the Arts, and Social Sciences International Conferences, Mt. Pleasant, MI. 

McCollow, M. M., Davis, C.A., Levy, E., & Sainato, D. (2013, October). Utilizing antecedent strategies in early childhood settings. Poster presented at the annual Division for Early Childhood conference, San Francisco, CA. 

STATE & LOCAL PRESENTATIONS

*indicates invited presentation

*McCollow, M. M. (2023, July). ASD and neurodiversity in young children. Presentation for ECE Subhub (Metro Detroit early childhood substitute agency) monthly professional development held virtually. 

Reynolds, M., & McCollow, M. M. (2021, March). Disability is not a reason to be excluded: Sexuality education for all. Presentation at the Cal-TASH annual conference held virtually.

McCollow, M. M. (2019, April). Who do they go to? Social connections of special educators. CSUEB Faculty Research Symposium, Hayward, CA. 

McCollow, M., & Congdon, M. (2019, February). It’s their right to know: Addressing sexuality education for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Paper presented at the Cal-TASH conference, San Diego, CA.

McCollow, M. M., Guiton, P., & Gamba, R. (2018, August). Diversity and inclusion in the classroom. Presentation made at Back to the Bay at Ãå±±½ûµØ, East Bay, Hayward, CA.

West, E. A., & McCollow, M. M. (July 2018). Culturally responsive practices for students with autism and intellectual disability. Presentation made at the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD) Mini-Conference, Dallas, TX.

McCollow, M. M., & Maich, K. (2018, July). Behavior management: A crash course in supporting learners with ASD. Presentation made at the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD) Mini-Conference, Dallas, TX. 

McCollow, M. M. (2017, June). Behavior management: A crash course. Presentation made at the orientation for Summer Speech-Language Specialty Clinics at Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

McCollow, M. M., & Hoffman, H. H. (2017, April). Effective strategies for supporting social skill development in inclusive early childhood settings. Poster presentation made at the Michigan Division on Early Childhood Conference, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

McCollow, M. M., & Jasper, A. (2017, February). What do I do? Tips and strategies for working with students with ASD. Presentation made at the Spring 2017 Teacher Candidate Conference, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI.

*McCollow, M. M., & Jasper, A. (2017, January). Crash course: Supporting students with disabilities. Presentation made at the January PEAK Staff In-Service, Mount Pleasant, MI.

Sangster, D., & McCollow, M. M. (2016, September). Antecedent strategies for young children with ASD: A review across service providers. Poster presented at the Michigan Autism Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. 

*McCollow, M. M. (2016, March). Pre-service special educators abroad: Impact of faculty-led study abroad experience on cultural competence. Poster presented at the Faculty Excellence Exhibition, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI. 

*McCollow, M. M. (2016, February). Teaching students with Autism: Tips, strategies, and impact. Presentation given at the Spring Teacher Candidate Conference, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI. 

*McCollow, M. M. (2015, October). Teaching students with Autism: Tips, strategies, and impact. Presentation given at the Fall Teacher Candidate Conference, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI. 

Wagner, J., & McCollow, M. M. (2015, March). Perceptions of middle school students involved in a peer-to-peer program. Poster presented at the annual Michigan Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Jasper, A. D., Shurr, J., & McCollow, M. M. (2015, March). Cultural diversity in severe disability research: What’s going on? Paper presented at the 75th Annual Statewide Special Education Conference, Michigan Council for Exceptional Children, Grand Rapids, MI.

*Shurr, J., & McCollow, M. M. (2014, June). Self-directed professional learning in special education. Presentation at University College Capital-Frøbel, Copenhagen, Denmark.

McCollow, M. M. (2014, May). Challenging behavior and early childhood settings: Utilizing antecedent strategies. Paper presented at the Michigan Division for Early Childhood annual conference, Mt. Pleasant, MI. 

*McCollow, M. M. (2014, March). Bullying and ASD. Paper presented at the Learn Today, Teach Tomorrow conference, Mt. Pleasant, MI. 

McCollow, M. M., Shurr, J., Heroux, J., & Jasper, A. D. (2014, March). Sustaining implementation of evidence-based practices for special educators. Paper presented at the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children annual conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

Jasper, A. D., Shurr, J., Heroux, J., & McCollow, M. M. (2014, March). Data recording in the classroom – It can be done! Paper presented at the Michigan Council for Exceptional Children annual conference, Grand Rapids, MI. 

McCollow, M., Blum, G., Hackett, J., Patish, Y., & Pierce, J. (2013, May). Conceptualizing the dilemmas of implementation through a socio-cultural lens: A qualitative study examining tools, people, and organizations. Poster presented at the Seattle Implementation Research Conference, Seattle, WA.

PODCAST

Odima, M. (Host). Andrews, K., McCollow, M. M., Finnegan, L. G., & Griendling, L. M. (Guests). (2024, July 21). Navigating intersectionality in special education: An expert panel [Audio podcast episode]. In Remixing Education Podcast.  

 COMPLETED GRANTS

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS (OSEP). Project ASPIRE (Autism Specialists Pioneering Inclusive Research-based Education). $1.25 million. 2019-2025. 

• Co-Primary Investigator 
• Interdisciplinary training for speech-language pathology candidates and education specialist candidates focused on autism across the life-span
• Provides stipend support to candidate-scholars participating in grant activities

• Ãå±±½ûµØ Faculty Support Grant. Sexual citizenship for individuals with developmental disabilities. $3363. 2020-2021
• Ãå±±½ûµØ A2E2 Grant. Assistive Technology Devices and Curriculum. $8000. 2020.
• Ãå±±½ûµØ A2E2 Grant. Special Education Resource Library. $14106. 2019.
• Ãå±±½ûµØ Faculty Support Grant. Who do they go to? Social connections of special educators. $1100. 2018-2019.
• Ãå±±½ûµØ A2E2 Grant. Assistive Technology Kits. $7858. 2017.

 Mentorship

• Faculty Mentor, Sexuality Research Fellowship, California Institute of Integral Studies, Summer 2024

Award Committee

• Disability Specialist Reviewer, Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award for the following cycles: 2016-2018, 2018-2020, 2022-2024
  • Involves reading picture books and chapter books (middle grade, young adult) submitted for consideration for the Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award and submitting a review of each book to be utilized as part of the consideration for the award
• Chair, Awards Committee for Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (2016-2018)

Professional Organization Leadership

• Secretary, Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (2016-2018)
• President-Elect, Michigan Teacher Education Division (MiTED) (2015-2017)
• Committee member, Diversity Committee for the Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (DADD), a division of the Council for Exceptional Children (2012-present)
• Committee member, Communications Committee for DADD (2014-2021)
• Committee member, Critical Issues Committee for DADD, a division of CEC (2012-2021)

Editorial Review Boards

• Journal of Early Intervention (2013-2020)
• Young Exceptional Children (2011-2013)

Ad-Hoc Reviews

• Focus on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, periodic reviews (2020-present)
• Early Childhood Education Journal, periodic reviews (2019-present)
• DADD Online Journal (DOJ), peer-reviewer (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
• DADD Express EBP (Evidence-Based Practice) Brief, peer-review of submitted brief (2015)
• Including learners with low-incidence disabilities, peer-review of submitted chapter (2014)
• Reviewer, National Professional Development Center, Evidence-Based Practices in ASD (2012)
• Manuscript Reviewer, Young Exceptional Children Monograph #15: Addressing Young Children’s Challenging Behavior (2013)

Conference Proposal & Other Reviews

• Conference proposal reviewer, TASH Annual Conference (2019, 2020)
• Conference proposal reviewer, American Educational Research Association Annual Conference (2018, 2019, 2020)
• Conference proposal reviewer, Council for Exceptional Children Annual Convention (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
• Conference proposal reviewer, Division for Early Childhood Annual Conference (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2021)
• Conference proposal reviewer, Teacher Education Division Annual Conference (2015, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
• Reviewer, Dynamic Learning Maps, External reviewer for content and instructional relevance panel (2013)
• Grant Reviewer, Office of Head Start (2012)

State Service

• Program Reviewer, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC; as needed and available between 2019-present)
  • This work involves reviewing programs preparing California educators for the purposes of accreditation. My work involves reviewing submitted documents and providing comments back to programs ahead of site visits. 
• Committee Member, Supported Decision-Making California Advocacy Project (SDM CAP; 2020-2021)
  • This work involved an interdisciplinary committee developing principles on supported decision-making for people with IDD. My work on the committee concluded in May 2021.

STATE & LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Board Member, Autism Heroes, California (January 2025 - present)
• Patient Experience Volunteer, Henry Ford Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI (May 2021-Dec 2021)
• BCBA Supervisor, Oakland Unified School District Special Education Teachers (2019-2021), Oakland, CA
• Disability Awareness Service Learning Project, Ganiard Elementary School, Mt. Pleasant, MI (2014-2015)
• Committee Member, disABILITY Awareness Expo Planning Committee (2013)

INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES

University

• Board member, Center for Disability Justice and Research (CDJR), CSUEB (Fall 2025 - present)
• Faculty Representative, Disability Access and Compliance Committee, CSUEB (Spring 2024 - present)
• Member, Curriculum Access and Universal Design Initiatives Subcommittee, CSUEB (Spring 2024 - present)
• Member, Information Technology Advisory Committee (ITAC), CSUEB (Fall 2023 - Spring 2025)
  • Secretary, Fall 2023-Spring 2024
• Member, Senate Task Force on Disability Justice and Accessibility, CSUEB (Fall 2023 - present)
• Faculty in Residence (FIR), Faculty Learning Community on Culturally Responsive and Anti-Racist Pedagogy, CSUEB (Fall 2020 – Spring 2021)
• Senator, Academic Senate, Ãå±±½ûµØ, East Bay (Fall 2019 – Spring 2024)
• Member, Institutional Review Board, CSUEB (Spring 2019 – present) 
• Member, Council for Racial & Social Justice, CSUEB (Spring 2019 – 2021)
• Co-Chair, LGBTQ+ Staff & Faculty Association, CSUEB (March 2019 – February 2021)
• Interim Member, Faculty Diversity and Equity Committee, CSUEB (January 2019 – May 2019)
• At-Large Senator alternate, Academic Senate, Ãå±±½ûµØ, East Bay (Fall 2017)
• Pizza with Professors, Leadership Safari Program, Central Michigan University (2014, 2015, 2016)
• Faculty Advisor for student on-campus student groups (Students for Autism Volunteering and Education, 2014-2017)

College

• Committee Member, CEAS Accreditation College Team (ACT), CSUEB (2019-present)
• Committee Member, Strategic Planning Committee, CSUEB (2018 – 2020)
• Chair, PESAR (Professional Education Selection, Admission, and Retention Committee), Central Michigan University (August 2016-July 2017)
• Committee Member, Grade Grievance Committee, Central Michigan University (2015 – 2017)
• Interviewer, Dispositions Interviews, Central Michigan University (2015 – 2016) 
• Chair-Elect, PESAR (Professional Education Selection, Admission, and Retention Committee), Central Michigan University (August 2015-August 2016)
• Committee member, PEEB (Professional Education Executive Board), Central Michigan University (2015-2017)
• Committee Member, CAEP Selectivity Committee, Central Michigan University (2015)
• Team Member, 5 to ONE Early Childhood Initiative Program Evaluation Team (2015-2016)
• Committee Member, PESAR (Professional Education Selection, Admission, and Retention Committee), Central Michigan University (January – August 2015)
• Committee Member, Office of Research and Special Programs/College of Education and Human Services Internal Grant Review Committee (2014)

Department

• Chair, Retention-Tenure-Promotion (RTP) Committee, CSUEB (August 2023 - May 2024)
• Committee Member, Retention-Tenure-Promotion (RTP) Committee, CSUEB (August 2021- May 2023)
• Committee Member, Tenure-Track search for School Psychology program, CSUEB (April 2020 – search canceled in Summer 2020)
• Diversity Advocate and Committee Member, Tenure-Track search for Education Specialist Program, CSUEB (April 2019 – May 2020) 
• Diversity Advocate and Committee Member, Tenure-Track search for Marriage-Family Therapy Program, CSUEB (June 2018 – May 2019) 
• Special Education Program Personnel Committee (Sept 2017 – present) 
• Graduate Program Coordinator, Department of Counseling and Special Education, Central Michigan University (2016-2017)
• Committee Member, Graduate Program, Central Michigan University (2015-2017)
• Committee Member, Global Education Experiences Committee, Central Michigan University (2014-2015)
• Search Committee Member, Two Open Tenure-Track Professors in Counseling Education, Central Michigan University (2014) 
• Committee Member, Personnel Committee, Central Michigan University (2013-2017)

Mentor/Advisor Role

• Committee Member, Prema Polit (Speech, Language, Hearing, Sciences, CSUEB), master’s thesis (2019-2020)
• Advisor, Extensive Support Needs (previously Moderate-Severe Disabilities) Credential Candidates (CSUEB, 2017-present)
• Supervisor, Sheila Curtis (Educational Leadership, CMU), internship (spring 2017)
• Committee Member, Teryn Bruni Ph.D. (School Psychology, CMU) dissertation committee (2014-2015)
• Honors Advisor, Denesha Sangster (Psychology, CMU), senior honors project (2014-2016)
• Honors Advisor, Julia Wagner (Special Education, CMU), senior honors project (2014-2015)
• Advisor, Cognitive Impairment (CI; CMU, 2013 - 2017)