Tricia Bronger's curriculum vita

Tricia Bronger has extensive experience in the special education including; classroom teacher, special education/exceptional children consultant, Learning and Strategies Branch manager for state and federal programs (Title III/Immigrant and English Language Learning, Gifted and Talented, Exceptional Children, Instructional materials/textbooks, Library Media Programs, Extended School Services, inclusion of on line/ electronic state assessment, and assistive technology).

As Assistant Director of Curriculum Development in the Kentucky Department of Education her emphasis in collaboration, curriculum and instruction for grades primary twelfth grade continues to occur as a liaison with the University of Louisville. She has been instrumental in collaboration and partnership with general and special education entities across schools, districts, cooperatives, advisory for educational boards, colleges and universities and has been employed in various organizations in the field of special education. Tricia has taught numerous courses in special education at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Educational Background

• Masters of Education, Emphasis in Special Education
• Learning and Behavior Disabilities P-12
• Bachelor of Science in Early Elementary

Teaching Areas

• Curriculum, Instruction and Classroom Assessment
• Special Education
• English Language Learning
• Gifted and Talented Education
• Classroom Management
• Secondary Special Methods Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Research Interests

• Curriculum Based Measurement
• Curriculum Assessment
• Instructional strategies (Literacy and Mathematics) with Learning and Behavior disorders, English Language Learners
• Gifted and Talented