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Shannon Hammond, Ph.D.

Title:

Associate Professor
Special Education
National College of Education

Programs/Classes Taught:

Graduate-level courses in Special Education

Biography:

Dr. Hammond brings a wealth of experience from working with learners ranging in age from three to adulthood, from different backgrounds, and with varied learning needs.  Prior to joining NLU, she held the roles of Precision Teacher, special educator, Teach for America coach, Case Manager, and Special Education Coordinator. Dr. Hammond truly believes that public education can be our society’s great equalizer and that highly effective teachers are the avenue to reach that potential.

Education:

Ph.D., Special Education, The Ohio State University
M.A., Applied Behavior Analysis, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 

Research and Interests:

The research interests of Dr. Hammond include the application of effective instructional strategies and behavior management within urban schools, language and literacy acquisition, teacher training and retention, and school-wide organizational contingencies.

Contact Information:

Chicago campus
shammond2@nl.edu 
(312) 261-3462

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