Meet the Author

Dr. Kara Woodley is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Prior to her work at UW-Superior, she worked as an elementary and middle school special education teacher, dyslexia interventionist, and IEP facilitator in urban schools for 18 years. She has research interests in multicultural special education, culturally responsive teaching and pedagogies, and improving educator, family, and community resources for students with disabilities in urban and rural communities. She has authored and presented work at conferences nationally and internationally. Dr. Woodley was named a Wisconsin Teaching Fellow & Scholar in 2024 through the Universities of Wisconsin.