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Theresa Knipstein Meyer

Theresa Knipstein Meyer is a faculty member in the College of Education. She works with student teachers and instructs in method classes of special education. She is also the Director of the Butler Graduate Alternative Program in Special Education. Meyer speaks often on brain research and retention of teachers in the field. She has been a teacher for over 20 years, spending part of her career as a Digital Age Literacy Coach in the MSD Lawrence Township in Indianapolis, Indiana. In this role, she supported 34 literacy coaches in 21 buildings (K–12) with 21st Century goals and best practices in teaching. Her specialty is working with diverse learners, particularly those students labeled with disabilities. Meyer graduated from Ball State University with an elementary and special education degree. She did her graduate work at Indiana University. Professor Meyer is a 2000 Milken Educator and was named Outstanding Professor of the Year in 2022.