Expertise

Dr. McDaniel conducts research and teaches in the areas of: (a) Equitable PBIS/MTSS, (b) classroom practice assessment and coaching for educators, (c) Tier 2 Identification and Intervention framework, and (d) preventative treatments for diverse populations of students placed at high-risk.


RESEARCH INTERESTS

Social, emotional, behavioral supports for all students

Classroom practice assessment and coaching for educators

Tier 2 Identification and Intervention framework

Prevention supports in schools, supporting educator well-being

Past Affiliations

Associate Professor, Collaborative Special Education Program, Department of Special Education, College of Education, University of Alabama

Associate Professor, Department of Special Education and Multiple Abilities, College of Education, University of Alabama

PhD Student, Educational Psychology, Special Education, and Communication Disorders, College of Education & Human Development, Georgia State University (past)

Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education and Multiple Abilities, College of Education, University of Alabama

Communities
Special Education, Teacher Education
Degrees
PhD, Georgia State University, Special Education, 2011
MEd, Georgia State University, Special Education, 2007
BA, Elon University, Psychology, 2001