Biography

Dr. Sarah Schimmel is an Full Professor of Special Education in the College of Education and Human Performance at West Liberty University. Before entering higher education, she spent over a decade in public schools working as a multi-categorical special education teacher and instructional interventionist. Her research interests focus on mental health, emotional and behavioral conditions, evidence-based classroom interventions, and assistive technologies.

Education

-Special Education Teacher at Wesley Spectrum Highland Services, Middle School, Emotional and Behavioral Support as well as Autism Support
-Special Education Teacher at Elizabeth Forward High School, High School Learning Support Teacher

Professional Experiences

Dr. Sarah Schimmel holds a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.A. in Special Education, and an Ed.D. in Exceptional Education.

Most Recent Publications and Presentations

Schimmel, S. E. (2024). Environmental and psychosocial causes. In S. B. Richards, M. P. Brady, and R. L. Taylor (Eds.), Understanding intellectual disabilities: Historical perspectives, current practices, and future directions (3rd ed., pp. [126-152]). Routledge.
Schimmel, S. E. (2024). Instructional settings. In S. B. Richards, M. P. Brady, and R. L. Taylor (Eds.), Understanding intellectual disabilities: Historical perspectives, current practices, and future directions (3rd ed., pp. [334-358]). Routledge.
Schimmel, S. E. (2021). Legal aspects of special education (Chapter 1). In C. Lawless Frank and S. B. Richards (Eds.), Essentials of special education: What educators need to know (pp. [1-16]). Routledge.
Schimmel, S. E. (2020). Individualized education programs (Chapter 5). In K. P. Brady, C. J. Russo, C. A. Dieterich, and A. G. Osborne, Jr. (Eds.), Legal issues in special education: Principles, policies, and practices (pp. [73-103]). Routledge.
Schimmel, S. E. (2019). Data collection (Chapter 3). In Management classrooms and student behavior: A response to intervention approach (pp. [50-63]). Routledge