A.J. Naatz, Ph.D.
- Assistant Professor
Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education
Biography
A.J. Naatz is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education. Before earning his PhD, he was a public school special education teacher working with students with extensive support needs. His research explores teacher preparation, human-centered uses of emerging technologies, and inclusive instructional supports that promote access to standards-based curriculum and meaningful peer interactions for students with extensive support needs.
Areas of Expertise
- Educational and innovative technology
- Moderate to severe disabilities
- Teacher preparation and training
Education
- Ph.D. in Special Education, 2026
University of Wisconsin - M.Ed. in Technology Integration, 2022
St. Catherine University - B.A.S. in Integrated Elementary and Special Education, 2018
University of Minnesota Duluth