Clarissa E. Rosas, Ph.D. holds a doctorate from the University of New Mexico with a focus on bilingual/multicultural special education and educational administration as well as a bachelorâ (TM)s and a masterâ (TM)s degree from the University of San Diego. Her 40 years of experience in the field of education in three different states includes teaching general education; special education, both mild to moderate and moderate to intense; English as a second language; and bilingual multicultural education. Dr. Rosas also has served as an administrator at the district, building, and university level. Her expertise and research interests include developing innovative programs and curriculum to prepare preservice and in-service teachers to meet the social and educational challenges of children with disabilities who come from vulnerable populations.

Kathleen G. Winterman, Ed.D. has more than 30 years of experience working in the field of education. Her experience includes teaching as an intervention specialist serving children ages 3â "10 in inclusive settings, serving as an elementary principal, an associate professor, a special education program director, and Director of the School of Education at Xavier University. She holds seven licenses from the state of Ohio. Dr. Winterman is a published author, and her areas of research interest include teacher preparation, IEP preparation, early childhood special education, autism, educational leadership, the use of instructional technology, and services for students with mental illnesses.