Introduction
Associate Professor of Special Education at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). His research includes examining effective strategies for inclusive STEAM education for students with disabilities and improving school/classroom climates for students, families, and teachers. His STEAM scholarship focuses supporting inquiry-based STEAM instruction and using research-based interventions and practices. His school/classroom scholarship emphasizes student/classroom motivation, followership/leadership dynamics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion considerations across educational settings. Prior to working in higher education, Dr. Taylor earned his Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Tuskegee University and his Master's in Collaborative Education and Doctorate of Special Education with an Emphasis in Autism and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders from Auburn University. His instructional experiences have included a variety of settings including juvenile justice, PreK-12 grade schools, and group homes environments. with a variety of students including adults with moderate to severe Intellectual Disabilities and students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Emotional/Behavioral Disorders.
Expert
Currently on the executive committee for the Division for Emotional and Behavioral Health, on the Leadership Development Committee for the Council for Exceptional Children, a member of the National Science Teaching Association’s Special Needs Advisory Board, and the president of Science Education for Students with Disabilities. Dr. Taylor has authored and co-authored numerous publications in top tier journals in the field of special education and science education as well as multiple book chapters. He has keynoted and presented at conferences both nationally and internationally and directed workshops for teachers across the US.
Fields of expertise: Culture, Disability, Education