Laurel Garrison, M.S.

Laurel is currently a Ph.D student in Special Education as a part of the School of Teacher Education. She has a research interest in raising student literacy and learning opportunities particularly in students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). She has additional research interests in behavioral analysis and learning strategies for students with behavioral disorders. Laurel completed her Bachelor of Arts at Flagler college earning a degree in Elementary Education as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Special Education. Her Master’s was earned at Florida State University in Educational Psychology. 

Prior to becoming a Ph.D student, Laurel was a teacher in third, fourth, and fifth grade inclusive classroom environments. These environments were a key component in her wanting to better support students with special needs.