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
- Students with Extensive Support Needs (ESN)
- 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