Dr. Mira Williams: Associate Professor

Associate Professor
willi9mc@jmu.edu
Contact Info
Associate Professor
Educational Foundations & Exceptionalities
Education:
- Ph.D., Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education, University of Virginia
- M.A.T., Early Childhood Developmental Risk, University of Virginia
- B.A., Psychology, University of Virginia
Professional Experience:
- Taught students grades PK, K, 1st, and 2nd in inclusive classrooms, including students with high incidence disabilities, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and developmental delays (DD)
- Inclusive Education Coordinator and Administrator
- Teaching Associate, Infant and Toddler Connection
Current Research:
- Early Language and Literacy Development for At-Risk Children
- Family Engagement in Early Literacy and Early Intervention
- Strengths-Based Supports and Partnerships for Children with Disabilities and their Families
Program Involvement:
- Program Coordinator and Advisor, Inclusive Early Childhood Education, 5-year and undergraduate and graduate MAT program
- Program Coordinator and Advisor, Early Childhood Special Education, Post- baccalaureate, graduate program