Keynote speaker: Dr. Erica Lembke

Dr. Erica Lembke is a Curator’s Distinguished Professor in the Department of Special Education, Associate Dean of Research, and Preparing Adults for Work and Society (PAWS) faculty liaison in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Missouri. Dr. Lembke came to Mizzou in 2003 and has served in administrative roles in the College, including 5 years as Department Chair and 1.5 years as interim Dean.

Her research interests include data-based decision-making, assessment and intervention for students at risk and with disabilities, and their teachers. Her current federally funded grants are directed towards teacher and school professional learning. She has served as a Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on projects totaling close to $40 million in federally funded research.