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Steven C. Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education 100 N. University Street West Lafayette Indiana 47907-2098 BRNG 5162work
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Kharon Grimmet
Clinical Associate Professor
Special EducationEducational Studies
Dr. Grimmet is a Clinical Associate Professor and Coordinator of Purdue University’s Online Special Education Program. Double majoring in elementary and special education, she received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, a master’s degree in special education (severe disabilities) from Ball State University, and her doctoral degree from Indiana University-Bloomington.
Dr. Grimmet’s research interests include teacher preparation, transition, and quality of life of adults with intellectual disability. With more than 20 years of experience in the profession, she firmly believes that in order to truly invest in our students, we must first invest in our teachers!
- Ph.D. — Special Education, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (2016)
- M.S. — Special Education: Severe Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Ball State University, Muncie, IN (2004)
- B.S. — Special Education: Learning disabilities, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN (2000)
- B.S. — Elementary Education, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN (2000)
- 2021 – Present
Clinical Associate Professor
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- 2014 – 2021
Clinical Assistant Professor
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
- 2011 – 2014
Research Assistant
Transitional Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) Grant
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- 2009 – 2014
Associate Instructor
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
- 2005 – 2009
4th Grade Inclusion Teacher
Garden City Elementary
MSD Wayne Township, Indianapolis, IN
- 2000 – 2005
Life Skills Teacher
Frances Slocum Elementary
Marion Community Schools, Marion, IN
2019
- Purdue Online Innovative Course Design and Use of Technology Award
- Teaching and Learning Excellence Award for a Credit Program from the Indiana Council for Continuing Education (ICCE)
Dr. Grimmet’s research seeks to share the perspectives of individuals with intellectual disability on their quality of life and explore life-long transition for individuals with disability. In addition, Kharon seeks to develop pre-service and in-service teachers who are knowledgeable of evidence-based practices and can articulate, support, and defend their classroom and instructional practices.
Selected Publications
Published Refereed Articles:
- Sulu, M., Martella, R., Grimmet, K., Austin, A., & Erden, E. (2022). Investigating the effects of self-monitoring interventions with students with disabilities on maintenance and generalization of on-task behavior: A systematic literature review. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. RJAD-D-21-00144R1 (L)
- Vaiouli, P. & Grimmet, K. (2020) Enhancing engagement and early literacy through music: Perspectives from Head Start teachers. Journal of Education and Practice 11(14), 11-20. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-14-02
- Vaiouli, P., Grimmet, K., Ruich, L., (2013). “Bill is now singing”: Joint engagement and the emergence of social communication of three young children with autism. Autism. 19(1), 73-83.
Published Book chapter(s):
- Grimmet, K. (2018). Using Photo-Elicitation to Break the Silence. In Participant Empowerment Through Photo-elicitation in Ethnographic Education Research (pp. 71-92). Springer, Cham.
Published Dissertation:
- Grimmet, K (2016). Examining the quality of life of young adults with intellectual disability: using photo elicitation to empower an unknown voice. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Full Text. (10195731).
- EDPS 56800 — Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues Across the Lifespan
- EDPS 57701 — Development of Learners with Mild Intervention Needs
- EDPS 56500 — Math Curricula for Learners with Exceptionalities
- EDPS 52400 — Effective Instruction for Students with Significant Reading Difficulties
- EDPS 52700 — Literacy Curricula for Learners with Exceptionalities
- EDPS 57600 — Curricula for Learners with Intense Intervention Needs
