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UHart will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb. 24. There will be no in-person classes held on Tuesday. Please note that when a campus closing prevents an in-person class from meeting at its scheduled time, faculty may opt to conduct classes or provide assignments online. Students should check Blackboard and their email regularly on such days to learn of any alternate arrangements. Online and remote courses are not affected by campus closings and meet as scheduled.

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Sarah Hart

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Associate Professor of Special Education, Program Director of Special Education Graduate

Education

College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions
860.768.4695 Hillyer Hall 212
Education

PhD, University of Auckland, New Zealand

MS, Indiana University

BA, Skidmore College

Teaching Focus

Sarah Hart teaches about equity in special education through undergraduate and graduate coursework. Course topics include post-school transition, trauma-informed behavioral psychology, and disability studies. She also mentors all levels of student research, helping to develop academic skills and interests.

Professional Interests

Sarah Hart's research spans both Aotearoa New Zealand and the USA, focusing on post-school transitions—a topic she's passionate about from her previous teaching experiences in both countries. She applies a capability theory of social justice and an inclusive qualitative research approach to explore the experiences of young adults with significant disabilities. Her work has been shared internationally at conferences and published in academic journals in special education, disability advocacy, and research methodology. She recently published a sole-authored book, Transition with Dignity: School Leaving from the Perspectives of Young Adults with Significant Disabilities.