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, PhD
Department Head and Professor, Curriculum & Instruction
Interim Department Head, Special Education
robin.dada@uni.edu
(319) 273-2167
Sandy Crain
Secretary III
sandra.crain@uni.edu
(319) 273-6061
David Hernández-Saca, PhD
Associate Professor
COE Faculty Senate Co-Chair
david.hernandez-saca@uni.edu
(319) 273-7646
Wu-Ying Hsieh, PhD
Associate Professor
wu-ying.hsieh@uni.edu
(319) 273-7752
Amy Nielsen, EdD
Interim Associate Dean, Graduate Studies
Professor, Special Education
amy.nielsen@uni.edu
(319) 273-7959
Ashley Reichert
Instructor
ashley.reichert@uni.edu
319-273-6061
Amy Staples, PhD
Associate Professor
amy.staples@uni.edu
(319) 273-7468