Dr. Sarah Nagro

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sarah Nagro is an Associate Professor in Special Education at Texas A&M University, where she also serves as the Interim Associate Director of the Center for Disability Development. Her research primarily examines systems and policies related to special education teacher education, identifying effective practices for preparing teachers to support students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Nagro has a strong record of service on national and state boards and currently acts as the Political Action Liaison for the Texas Council for Exceptional Children. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and leads multi-institutional federally funded projects aimed at strengthening the special education workforce. Her work bridges research, policy, and practice, focusing on shaping sustainable systems for teacher preparation to improve outcomes for both educators and the students they serve.

Research Interests

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.