Administrator of the Graduate Teacher Education Field-Based Projects/Capstones
Dr. Fredebaugh is an Associate Professor at the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education. She teaches courses in early childhood education (ages 3-8), early childhood special education (ages 3-5), and special education (K-12), and research. She earned her PhD in teaching and learning (focused on early intervention), an MS in early childhood special education, an MA in special education from the University of the Virgin Islands, and a BA in elementary education from Rollins College. Her presentations, professional development workshops, and research focus on teaching and supporting young children with and without disabilities, dual languages, and potential giftedness, and their families. Before joining the Nova faculty, she taught second grade, kindergarten, and early childhood special education students in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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About Dana Fredebaugh
Dr. Fredebaugh is an Associate Professor at the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education. She teaches courses in early childhood education (ages 3-8), early childhood special education (ages 3-5), and special education (K-12), and research. She earned her PhD in teaching and learning (focused on early intervention), an MS in early childhood special education, an MA in special education from the University of the Virgin Islands, and a BA in elementary education from Rollins College. Her presentations, professional development workshops, and research focus on teaching and supporting young children with and without disabilities, dual languages, and potential giftedness, and their families. Before joining the Nova faculty, she taught second grade, kindergarten, and early childhood special education students in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
| June 2000 - Present | Administrator for Applied Field Experiences, Nova Southeastern University | |
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| Present | Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Abraham S. Fischler College of Education | |
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| 2002 - 2016 | Administrator of the Graduate Teacher Education Field-Based Projects/Capstones, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Early Childhood and Special Education | |
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| 1995 - 2002 | Program Professor, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Early Childhood and Special Education | |
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| January 1999 - December 2001 | Project Director, Nova Southeastern University | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
early childhood special education, early childhood education, special education, action research, grantwriting, early intervention, intern supervision, technology integration in education, technology in education, disabilities, children with disabilities, dual languages, young children with dual languages and dual exceptionalities, families of children with disbailities, and potential giftedness
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 2016 - Present | Member, Association of Agencies | 2016 - Present | Fischler College of Education Representative, Course Wizard Task Force | 2013 - Present | Chair, MS and EdS Curriculum Committee | 2013 - Present | Member, Young Children with Special Needs and Disabilities Council | 2012 - Present | Chair, Shark Writes: FSE Writing Resource Center | 2005 - Present | Member, Fischler School of Education and Human Services School Wide Curriculum Committee | 2004 - Present | Member, Fischler School of Education and Human Services Teacher Preparation Advisory Committee | 1995 - Present | Co-Chair, Graduate Teacher Eucation Program Curriculum Committee | 1991 - Present | Advisor, University of Miami Early Childhood Special Education Advisor Board | 2017 | Member, Curriculum and Instruction Department Scheduling Team | 2012 | Member, Admissions Standards Committee | 2007 - 2011 | Member, Fischler School of Education and Human Services Policy Board | 2011 | Trainer, Centro Mater West/Head Start | 2001 - 2007 | Member, NSU Early Childhood Consortium | 2002 - 2006 | Co-Chair, The Early Childhood Initiative, Priority III Task Force | 2003 - 2005 | Member/Reviewer, Florida Department of Education | 2000 - 2004 | Member, Broward County School's Consortium, Research and Development Committee | 2000 - 2004 | Member, Professional Development Schools Committee | 2001 - 2003 | Project Consultant, Professional Advisory Council-Department of Physical Therapy | 2001 | Member, South Florida Family-School Initiative |
| 1994 | Ph.D., Education: Teaching and Learning, University of Miami | |
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| 1990 | M.S., Early Childhood Special Education, University of Miami | |
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| 1984 | M.A., Special Education, University of Virigin Islands | |
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| 1976 | B.A., Elementary Education, Rollins College | |
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Contact Information
(954) 262-8632
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