Dr. Amanda Zbacnik

Amanda Zbacnik, EdD, is an expert in the field of special education. She has teaching experience in K-12 schools and in higher education as an associate professor of special education. As a previous special educator, Dr. Zbacnik worked with individuals in multiple disability categories: intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, emotional behavioral disorders, specific learning disabilities, and autism. While teaching at the high school level, Dr. Zbacnik focused on transition for students with special needs and collaboration with multiple stakeholders (therapists, paraprofessionals, and community transition agencies). Dr. Zbacnik volunteers in equine assisted therapeutic activities, is the president of Wisconsin's Council for Exceptional Children, presents at state, national and international conferences, and recently co-published the book, "Educators for Diverse Classrooms: A Case Study Approach to Equity and Inclusion in Education."