Summary

Sara A. Vega is a dedicated educator and doctoral candidate in Special Education and Disability Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her research interests focuses on students with emotional and behavioral disorders (E/BD), where she explores strategies for family engagement and support. Sara's research includes studies on stigma, family dynamics, E/BD teachers and educational interventions for students with E/BD, leading to several scholarly publications and conference presentations. Her academic achievements have earned her numerous honors, including the Teacher Educators for Children with Behavioral Disorders: Dr. C. Michael Nelson Professional w88 online casino betting Support Grant, Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Kaleidoscope: 1st place in Qualitative Research, 2023 and the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award from her university.

Complementing her research, Sara brings rich teaching experience to her work. She has served as an E/BD teacher at the middle and elementary school levels for 12 years and was a special education department lead. Throughout her time as a special education teacher, she also mentored early career teachers and led professional w88 online casino betting.