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Educational Psychology and Special Education

Multiple and Severe Disorders


Paul Alberto, Ph.D. (also Program Coordinator)
404-413-8040
palberto@gsu.edu 
functional literacy, behavioral instructional strategies; functional analysis


Susan Easterbrooks, Ed.D.
404-413-8307
seasterbrooks@gsu.edu 
language, literacy, and learning in deaf children


Peggy A. Gallagher, Ph.D. (also Chairperson)
404-413-8041
spepag@langate.gsu.edu 
Inclusion of Young Children with Disabilities, Families of Children with Disabilities, and Personnel Preparation in Special Education


Juane Heflin, Ph.D.
404-413-8333
jheflin@gsu.edu 
autism spectrum disorders, ABA, functional behavior assessment, antecedent interventions


Kathryn W. Heller, Ph.D.
404-413-8316
kheller@gsu.edu 
physical and health disabilities, orthopedic impairments, literacy, health
issues, assistive technology


Melissa Leontovich, Ph.D. 
404-413-8455
melissaleontovich@gsu.edu 
education of students with moderate and severe disabilities, behavioral instructional strategies, functional analysis, inclusion of students with disabilities.


Elizabeth A. Steed, Ph.D.
404-413-8315
esteed@gsu.edu 
early childhood special education, preschool positive behavior support, young children with challenging behavior, preschool professional development