Faculty & Staff Directory
Department of Special Education
When you talk with a special education faculty member, we hope you sense the passion, compassion and sincerity of purpose we bring. To the classroom. To the field of special education.
We have multiple interests and areas of expertise, from special education law to assistive technology, inclusive education and literacy. We advocate for understanding of issues that intersect education, culture, family and community. We conduct research, guiding continued improvement in best practice of special education teaching, for early childhood and beyond.
Most of all, we believe in the potential of all students. Including yours.
![Robin Dada](/sites/default/files/directory-images/robind_23_uni_7982.jpg)
Robin Dada, PhD
Department Head and Professor, Curriculum & Instruction
Interim Department Head, Special Education
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(319) 273-2167
![Sandy Crain](/sites/default/files/directory-images/sandycuni_9176_1.jpg)
Sandy Crain
Secretary III
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(319) 273-6061
![David Hernandez-Saca, Ph.D.](/sites/default/files/directory-images/david-hernandez-saca.jpg)
David Hernández-Saca, PhD
Associate Professor
COE Faculty Senate Co-Chair
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(319) 273-7646
![Wu-Ying Hseih](/sites/default/files/directory-images/blank_profile_1_2.png)
Wu-Ying Hsieh, PhD
Associate Professor
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(319) 273-7752
![Ashley Reichert](/sites/default/files/directory-images/blank_profile_1_2_5.png)
Ashley Reichert
Instructor
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319-273-6061
![Amy Staples](/sites/default/files/directory-images/blank_profile_1_2.png)
Amy Staples, PhD
Associate Professor
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(319) 273-7468