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Michele Schutz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She earned her Ph.D. in Special Education from Vanderbilt University and has a background in teaching high school students with disabilities as a transition specialist. Dr. Schutz's research focuses on several key areas: (1) the factors affecting the delivery and impact of career development and transition services for students with disabilities; (2) the interdisciplinary roles and cross-systems collaborations that facilitate inclusive career development and competitive integrated employment; and (3) leveraging local resources in rural school communities to support effective transition practices. Her work aims to center the lived experiences of individuals with intersectional identities, particularly those with low-incidence disabilities and extensive support needs, while also collaborating with people with disabilities to foster publicly engaged scholarship.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL
Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education, focusing on collaboration and research in transition services.
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