Special Education Faculty & Staff

Meet the faculty and staff of WSU’s Special Education Department. These faculty members are well-rounded and emphasize practical, real-life field experiences.

Amy Andersen
Associate Professor

Helble Hall 255

Education

  • PhD | University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • MS | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
  • BA | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Areas of Expertise

  • Students with significant developmental disabilities
  • Access to the general education curriculum
  • Expertise of teachers of students with significant disabilities
  • Inclusion
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Katie Barofsky
Assistant Professor

Helble Hall 257

Education

  • PhD | University of Wisconsin Madison
  • MS | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
  • BA | University of Wisconsin Madison

Area of Expertise

  • Literacy Development, and support for students with disabilities
  • Reading Interventions
  • Inclusive Practices
  • Transition Services, and Planning & Parent Involvement for Secondary Students
  • Self-Determination Curricula for students with disabilities
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Kristin Holtan
Administrative Assistant
James Kirk
Associate Professor, Chair

Helble Hall 256

Education

  • PhD | University of Iowa
  • MS | Western Oregon State University
  • BS | Marquette University

Area of Expertise

  • Behavior Modification
  • Special Education Law
  • Assistive Technology
  • Autism
Email James Kirk
Erika Pinter
Associate Professor

Helble Hall 254

Education

  • PhD | University of Washington
  • MS | University of Oregon
  • BA | University of Nevada Reno

Area of Expertise

  • Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
  • Classroom & Behavior Management
  • Social Skill Instruction
  • Video-based Instruction
  • Use of technology to enhance student engagement and learning
Email Erika Pinter