Faculty and Staff Profiles

• Bachelor of Arts Political Science - The University of California at Davis - 1995
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Instruction and Curriculum Leadership - The University of Memphis - 2005
• Doctor of Education Instruction and Curriculum Leadership - The University of Memphis - 2009

• Manager, Group Living Residence for People with Disabilities - Pine Tree Gardens - 1993-1995
• Manager, Career Choices Transition Program - The Work Resource Center - 1996-1999
• Case Manager, Transition - The Regional Center of the East Bay - 1999-2000
• Director, ACE-IT II Adult Service Program - Easter Seals Superior California - 2000-2001
• Special Education Teacher, Exceptional Children - Shelby County Schools - 2002-2008
• Instructor, Special Education - The University of Memphis - 2008-2009
• Asst. Professor, Intervention Services - Bowling Green State University - 2009-2011
• Asst. Professor, Special Education - The University of Memphis - 2011-Present

• Fellow - The University of Memphis Institute on Disability - 2012
• AAMR: C.W. Spence Award - SE-AAMR - 2003

• Assessment of Exceptional Children (U) - Bowling Green State University
• Assessment of Exceptional Children (U,G) - The University of Memphis
• Introduction to Exceptional Learners (U) - Bowling Green State University
• Introduction to Exceptional Learners (U,G) - The University of Memphis (G)
• Methods of Teaching Students with Leaning Disabilities - The University of Memphis
• Methods of Teaching Students with Mental Retardation (G) - The University of Memphis
• Practicum in Special Education (G) - The University of Mempihis
• Methods of Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavior Disorders (U) - The University of Memphis
• Methods of Teaching Students with Severe and Profound Disabilities (U, G) - Bowling Green State University
• Collaboration between Families and Professionals (U, G) - Bowling Green State University
• Medical Mgt of Students with Moderate to Intensive Disabilities (U,G) - Bowling Green State University
• Supervision of Student Teaching (U,G) - Bowling Green State University
• Methods: Literacy for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities - The University of Memphis

• Ed.D Committee Member - Jennifer Blassengame - 2011
• Ed.D Committee Member - Kristen McLeod - 2012
• MS Committee Member - Scott Dover - 2011
• M.Ed - Michael Schaff - Committee/Thesis Chair - 2011

• Developed Cognitive Prosthetic for People with Cognitive Disabilities - 2009-2011 - Bowling Green State University - Patent Pending

• The University of Memphis - Faculty Research Grant (Co-PI) - 6000. - 2012-2013

• Reshaping challenging behaviors into engaged learning in the inclusive classroom - Local Teachers and Administrators - Nov. 1, 2012 - DSAM-Down Syndrome Assn. of Memphis
• Autism Technology Expert - Web Attendees-Open Access - 2012-Present - Autism Beacon Website
• TN-STEP: Behavior Apps - Local Parent Conference - 2011 - TN-STEP
• Training: Video Modeling and Adv. Technologies - LCBDD invited attendees - 2011 - LCBDD and the University of Toledo
• Parent Training Course Update - NAMI of Greater Toledo - 2010 - NAMI of Greater Toledo
• Curriculum Advisory Committee Member - UT, AMS, Adult Service Agencies, BGSU - 2010-2011 - Autism Model School of Toledo
• TN-Council for Exceptional Children - Treasurer - 2011-2012 - TNCEC
• Board Member of The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee - n/a - 2011-2013 - The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee

• The University of Memphis - Co-Chair Tenure Track Special Education Search Committee - Fall, 2012 - Spring, 2013
• The University of Memphis - Staff Development Committee Member - 2011-Present
• Bowling Green State University - Multicultural Incentives Committee Member - 2009-2011
• Bowling Green State University - Tenure Track Special Ed. Search Committee Member - 2010-2011
• Bowling Green State University - Research Development Council - 2010-2011
• Bowling Green State University - Early Childhood Inclusive General Special Education Class Development - 2010-2011
• Bowling Green State University - University Standing Committee on Information Technology - 2010-2011
• Bowling Green State University - Election Committee Chair - 2009-2010
• Bowling Green State University - Tenure and Promotion Guidelines Rewrite Committee - 2009-2010

• Fayette County Schools Autism Training - July, 2009
• BASE-TN: Praxis Training - June, 2009
• Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio-Grant - 2010-2011

• Book Chapters
• Casey, L.B., & Williamson, R.L. (In Press). A Parent's Guide to Support Technologies for Preschool Students with Disabilities. Child Development and the Use of Technology: Perspectives, Applications and Experiences.
• Casey, L.B., Reeves, K.C., Connor, E.* & Williamson, R.L. (In Press). Using Technology in the World of Play. Child Development and the Use of Technology: Perspectives, Applications and Experiences.

• Casey, L.B., Williamson, R.W., Black, T. & Casey, C. (in press). Teaching Written Expression in the Inclusive High School Classroom: Strategies to Assist Students with Disabilities. National FORUM of Applied Educational Research Journal.
• Casey, L., Reeves, K. & Williamson, R.L. (2013). Readability of documents provided to urban parents. Journal of Urban Education.
• Williamson, R.L., Casey, L B., Robertson, J. & Buggey, T. (In Press). Video self-modeling in children with autism: A pilot study validating prerequisite skills and extending the utilization of VSM across skill sets, Assistive Technology
• Casey, L., Robertson, J., Williamson, R.L., Serio, C. & Elswick, S. (2011). Spending Instructional Time Wisely: A Case Study Using Brief Intervention Probes to Determine the Most Effective Strategy. Canadian Journal of Education, 34(3), (In Press)
• Baylot Casey, L & Williamson, R (2011): Training Parents as Effective Literacy Tutors: Increasing the Procedural Integrity of Tutoring, Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning, 19:3, 257-276
• Williamson, R.L., Robertson, J.S. & Casey, L.B. (2010). Using a dynamic systems approach to investigating postsecondary education and employment outcomes for transitioning students with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 33, 101-111. doi: 10.3233/JVR-2010-0519

• Williamson, R.L. (2013). : Autism, iPads and Self-Advocacy: Examining AAC’s effect on the ability to ‘mand’. Association for Behavior Analysis International Conference, Portland, OR
• Williamson, R.L. (2012). “Smart Apps: Demonstrating Technology Connecting People to Automated Mobile Supports”: 2012 Annual Information Technology & Autism Spectrum Disorders. Valencia, Spain, July 3-5, 2012
• Williamson, R.L. (2012). Smart Apps: Demonstrating Technology Connecting People to Automated Mobile Supports. TN Council for Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN
• Williamson, R.L. (2012). iPads and Apps: Teaching for Successful Transitions using “i" Technologies, TN Council for Exceptional Children, Nashville, TN
• Williamson, R.L., (2011). There’s No App for That! Revised presentation given at the University of Memphis Mobile Teaching and Learning Conference, October 18, 2011, Memphis, TN
• Williamson, R.L. (2011). Emerging Technologies and People with Disabilities. Solicited speaker at Dual Diagnosis Conference, Lima, Ohio
• Robertson, J., Casey, L.B., Reeves, K., Smith, C. & Williamson, R.L., (2011). Does Alternative Preparation of Special Education Teachers Impact Teacher Retention?, AERA National Conference, New Orleans, LA
• Williamson, R.L., & Casey, L. (2011). There’s No App for That!. Presented at the Tennessee Council for Exceptional Children State Conference, Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Williamson, R.L. & Turnwald-Fether, M. (2011). The Power of Collaboration: Engaging Teacher Candidates in Service Learning Opportunities that Support Elementary Literacy. Submitted for presentation at the Ohio Association of Elementary and Secondary Administrators State Conference, Lima, Ohio, July 2011
• Robertson, J., Casey, L.B., Reeves, K., Smith, C. & Williamson, R.L. (2011). Higher Education Inclusion: What do Unified Teacher Preparation Programs Look Like?, Council for Exceptional Children-CEC National Conference, National Harbor, Maryland
• Williamson, R.L., Casey, L.B., Robertson, J.S. & Reeves, K. (2011). Who Benefits from Video Self-Modeling?, Poster presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children-CEC National Conference, National Harbor, Maryland
• Casey, L.B., Williamson, R.L., Zanksas, R., & Reeves, K. (2011). Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress in Parents Following a Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. AERA, New Orleans, LA
• Casey, L. B., Elswick, S., Williamson, R.L., Robertson, J.S., Justice, W., McLeod, K., & Smith, C. (2011). Response to Intervention and Written Expression: A Preliminary Analysis of Mean T-Units as a Universal Teaching Tool. AERA National Conference, New Orleans, LA
• Memphis City Schools, University of Memphis Institute on Disability, University of Memphis College of Education (Williamson representing)(2012) Annual Special Education Conference (TN). College Campus Transition Program: success Through Effective Community Partnerships. Nashville, TN
• Casey, L.B., Robertson, J., Williamson, R.L., Johnson, M.T. (2011). The Use of Brief Intervention Probes to Determine the Most Effective Tier 2 Reading Fluency strategy. AERA National Conference, New Orleans, LA
• Robertson, J.S., Christenson, J.D., Casey, L.B., Williamson, R.L., & Smith, C. (2011). What Principals Want to Know About Special Education, AERA National Conference, New Orleans, LA
• Williamson, R.L. (2010). Supporting successful transition using and endless, dynamic skill development approach., Ohio Rehabilitation Commission-ORA State Conference, Columbus, OH
• Williamson, R.L. (2010), Dynamic Transition. Council for Exceptional Children-CEC National Conference, Nashville, TN, Poster presenter
• Williamson, R.L., Reeves, K., Robertson, J., & Smith, C. (2010). Transition: Targets v. Realities., Council for Exceptional Children National Conference, Nashville, TN, Co-Lead presenter
• Williamson, R.L. (2009). Systems impacts on post-secondary employment and post secondary education outcomes for people with disabilities., BGSU 2009 Research Conference, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, Poster presenter
• Williamson, R.L., & Schiro-Geist, C., (2009). A systems approach to investigating post-secondary education and employment outcomes for transitioning students with disabilities., National Rehabilitation Association-NRA National Conference, Louisville, KY, Lead presenter
• Williamson, R.L. (2009). Transition from School to Adult Life: A systems-based Investigation of post secondary outcomes for students with disabilities., Social Justice, Action & Policy Committee of the Counseling, Education Psychology and Research Department sponsored Poster Session, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, Poster presenter
• Robertson, J., Taylor, S.S., & Williamson, R. (2009). How do you know if your lessons are evidence based instruction?, Council for Exceptional Children-CEC National Conference, Seattle, WA, co-presenter

• SPED 7000/8000 - Introduction to Special Education
• SPED 7211/8211 - Academic Instruction in SPED
• SPED 7000 - Introduction to Special Education
• SPED 4000/6000 - Methods-Moderate to Severe Disabilities
• ICL 7106/8106 - Professional Ethics of Inclusive Practice