Lee Anne Smith

Doctoral Student - Cohort 2

University of North Carolina

Lee Anne Smith is pursuing a doctorate in applied developmental sciences and special education at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Lee Anne’s research interests target children in early childhood special education programs and early intervention programs, best practices in early childhood special education settings, special education teacher readiness, and supporting first year special education teachers. Lee Anne earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary and special education from Carlow University and her master’s degree in education with a specialization in early childhood intervention and family services from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Prior to beginning her doctoral program, Lee Anne was a special education teacher for thirteen years. She has taught preschoolers and middle and high school students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the self-contained classroom setting.