Cynthia Mruczek

Dr. Mruczek has a passion for supporting educators as they address issues of equity in schools. She has experience working in K-12 public schools as a special and general educator, as well as an instructional coach for new and veteran teachers. Her graduate studies were completed at Arizona State University in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. She partners with schools across the country, supporting school leaders as they strive to develop inclusive school communities. Recently, she was an instructor in the Special Education department at ASU, preparing pre-service teachers to support the learning of students with disabilities in inclusive settings. Dr. Mruczek's research interests are centered on teacher learning around issues of equity in classrooms and schools. Currently, she is a Lecturer and Program Associate in the Department of Special Education at the University of Kansas. She serves as the coordinator of the Leadership in Special and Inclusive Education certificate program.