Research Interests
trauma informed educationlegal issuesteacher traininginstructional technology
Opportunities
Work Study Positions Available: No
Grant Funded Positions Available: No
Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No
Volunteer Research Positions Available: No
Biography
Dr. McGinley taught English/Special Education in a large urban district prior to teaching at the university level. She attended Temple University where she received her Ph.D. in Psychological Studies with concentrations in special education and communication disorders. Dr. McGinley is certified in special education and secondary English. In addition to her university teaching, her service work has included work as a due process hearing officer in two states for both special and gifted education, as well as a mediator and facilitator. She also has served the university as a mediator, alternate ombudsperson, and a university fact finder. Her research interests include trauma informed education, legal issues, teacher training, instructional technology, working with families, diversity, and inclusion.
