Growing up in the Middle Eastern country of Oman, Dr. Kerri Nowell’s experiences with disability and how different cultures treat disability began early. One of six children, Nowell’s younger brotherContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight — Dr. Kerri Nowell”
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Family Spotlight—Meet the Garijos
The world is a big place, but the power of technology, and the love of family, is making it smaller every day. Erika and Denis Garijo were living in theirContinue reading “Family Spotlight—Meet the Garijos”
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Janine Stichter
Who: Dr. Janine Stichter, professor of special education, MU College of Education Bio: Dr. Stichter grew up in Davenport, IA and received her education from the University of Iowa. Dr.Continue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Janine Stichter”
Family Spotlight — Meet the Jacksons
It took less than a week into his kindergarten year for Kameryn Jackson’s teachers and parents, Bryan and Kristina, to know something was wrong. Kameryn was showing aggressive behavior towardContinue reading “Family Spotlight — Meet the Jacksons”