Everyone has a story, like a puzzle made of many pieces. Those at the College of Education come with their own experiences and backgrounds that make our ‘ohana (family) unique. Feel free to browse the featured profiles below.
After being a practitioner and user of assistive technologies for several years, Adam Tanners wanted to focus his PhD in the area of technology and disability. Adam, a person with a disability himself, found dedicated faculty and abundant resources here at the COE that could support him in his doctoral pursuits.
"The SPED students can really feel that I care about them. These students want to be loved, need love and attention, just like any human being. You can see it in their eyes, that they appreciate you. The reward is when they light up whenever they finally 'get it'! I enjoy sharing their happiness, their successes and am there to help with their failures as well."
