Where is Tamara Speaking?

Upcoming events:

Past Events:

• International Consortium for Research in Science and Mathematics Education (ICRSME) 2026 Virtual Conference

• 2026 Association of Teacher Educators Annual Meeting: Crystal City, Arlington, VA

• Chat with Matt – Conversations Lead to Consensus

• Acadia Healthcare: Conversation on Effective Communication

• AbleNet: The Importance of Data for Speech Pathologists

• NPR: Employment Resource Group, October 24th, 2023

• Navigating Special Education: Speakers at NJCIE Summer Inclusion in Leadership Conference at Montclair State University, all day June 9th

• Navigating Special Education: Corporate DEI Workshop at Vericast, June 13th @ 1:00 pm ET

• Navigating Special Education: Book Event @ Bernards Library, Basking Ridge, CT; visit the book’s website, May 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT

• Navigating Special Education: Guest speakers at Missouri State University “Working with families of exceptional individuals” course, May 10th @ 8:00 pm ET

• Navigating Special Education: Book Talk & Signing @ Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT, May 4th.

• Navigating Special Education: A Moderated Conversation @ Westport Library, Westport, CT, April 24. View the recording here:

• JBook reading and signing at Council for Exception Children Conference, Louisville, KY, March 1st – 4th
• Attended Book Launch and Reading Hosted by Autism Inclusion (moderated by Jessica Nerren), read Chapter 10: Understanding the Andragogical Learning Experiences of High School Students With Severe Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) During the COVID-19 Pandemic, February 2nd
• Returning Presenter at Baylor Emerging Researching Conference, January 28th, 2023, Sofia Makes her Mark: A presentation on Culturally Responsive Teaching, Funds of Knowledge, Critical Multiculturalism, and Implicit Bias.
• Keynote Speaker at American Education Research Association, October 23rd – 27th, Best Practices for Autistic Learners during Emergency Circumstances
• Speaker and Moderator at Carnegie Project for Education Doctorate Research Forum, October 8th, Virtual Learning or VIrtual Disaster? What were the learned experiences of autistic students during COVID-19 and stay-home orders?
• Presenter at Baylor Emerging Researching Conference, January 29th, 2022, Secondary ASD Learners and Best Practices for Virtual Instruction: Virtual Learning or Virtual Disaster?—A Presentation on the Importance of Evidence-based Practice and Andragological Assumptions
• Presenter at Southeastern Universities Graduate Research Symposium, March 28th- April 1st