rray2@uw.edu, Inclusion Specialist Rebecca (she/her) is a PhD candidate in the special education department at UW while concurrently pursuing a Disability Studies certificate. Her research interests include teacher collaboration in the pursuit of transformative and inclusive literacy practices, particularly for youth at the intersection of multilingualism and disability. In recent years, she has worked as a preservice teacher coach, research assistant, and instructor in teacher preparation. Rebecca’s passion for collaboration and inclusive education has largely been informed by her decade…
cnowak@uw.edu, Inclusion Specialist Christina is an Inclusion Specialist at the UW Haring Center supporting the Demonstration Sites Project. Inspired by her brother Michael, who has Down syndrome, Christina earned a Masters degree and teaching credential in special education from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Christina served as an Education/Inclusion Specialist in Santa Barbara, San Diego, and Los Angeles supporting schools in developing their inclusive practices. While in Los Angeles Christina was a founding member of WISH Academy, a fully inclusive…
Inclusion Specialist, skh20@uw.edu Shane Miramontez (she/her) is an inclusion specialist with over 20 years’ experience in the field. She is a Board-Certified Behavior analyst (BCBA) and received both her masters and doctorate in special education from the University of Washington. In addition to holding a Washington state teaching certification, Shane also holds a Program Administration credential.Shane began as a paraeducator in an elementary school classroom in San Diego. Since then, she has been a classroom teacher, clinician, business owner, parent…
Education Specialist, lewise3@uw.edu Em is an education specialist for the Professional Development and Training team at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. He received both their Bachelor of Art’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Washington. They have a Washington State teaching credential with dual endorsements in Early Childhood General Education and Special Education. Em’s work focuses on training, coaching and consultation to teachers and other professionals in early learning classrooms…
Education Specialist, mfurze@uw.edu Melody is an Education Specialist for the Professional Development and Training team at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her doctoral degree in Special Education from the University of Northern Colorado in 2021. She earned her Master’s in Special Education from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. She also consults as part of the brain-based visual impairment research and development team for the Anchor Center for Blind Children in Denver, Colorado. Prior to moving to Washington state,…
Research Assistant, jflahe@uw.edu Jessica is a Research Assistant for the Professional Development and Training team at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her M.Ed. from Nicholl’s State University and is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of Washington. Jessica is currently working as a research assistant and practicum supervisor in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) graduate program at the UW College of Education. Her current research focuses on the intersectional experience of gender and…
Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance (IPTN) The Haring Center has partnered with Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to create model demonstration sites highlighting inclusionary best practices statewide. Explore the IPTN website to find impact stories, school webinars, artifacts, and more. Pyramid Model The need for strong, effective, family-centered, and anti-biased social-emotional learning (SEL) frameworks is greater than ever. Young children and their families have been greatly impacted by school and childcare closures due to COVID-19 and our early learning programs have…
Education Specialist, sjcore@uw.edu Shannon is an Education Specialist at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Masters of Education in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and holds a State of Alabama dual teaching certification in general education and special education. Shannon’s work focuses on creating inclusive early childhood classrooms in low income areas through the use of effective teacher coaching. Prior to joining the Haring Center team, Shannon worked as a special…
The Haring Center Inclusion and Equity Framework guides our work. By centering key inclusionary practices related to Leadership, Community Building and Effective Instructional Practices, we support schools as they create inclusive, equitable and sustainable educational systems.
Partner Manager, jlcairns@uw.edu Julie is a Partner Manager at the Haring Center for Inclusive Education. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood and Family Studies and her Masters of Education in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Washington. Julie’s work focuses on supporting special education and inclusion in early childhood programs. She supports the provision of training, coaching and consultation around inclusion and individualization for Early Achievers coaches. Prior to joining the Haring Center team, Julie…