Stacy Arbuckle

I’m a 3rd  year doctoral student in Special Education with a focus in early intervention. My primary areas of interest revolve around supporting and training teachers and caregivers to implement interventions and evidence- based practices in the home and school settings to support young  children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental delays.

After completing my Masters in Special Education in 2012 at the University of Houston, I taught in a Life Skills classroom (K-2nd) for 4 years, an integrated developmental preschool classroom for 1 year, and spent a year working as an early interventionist (birth – three) at the Children’s Therapy Center. I also continue to work remotely for local colleges (in the Seattle/Tacoma area) teaching pre-service teachers and childcare professionals in early childhood and special education programs.

In addition to working on my PhD, I am also pursuing my school administrator license through the Educational Leadership and Development program here at UO. I love this program because I’ve made connections with incredibly talented people who are mentoring me as I continue to develop my skill set and have provided me opportunities to teach and engage in research both within and outside my areas of interest. Currently, I’m participating in multiple research projects with my advisor and other faculty members, both locally and internationally, and also collaborating with a research team at Oregon State University to promote inclusive practices for children with exceptional needs in Outdoor School Programs across the state.