Rena VanDerwall

Rena VanDerwall
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Assistant Professor and Co-Coordinator of Special Education
Location:
4571 Sangren Hall, Mail Stop 5258
Mailing address:
Department of Special Education and Literary Studies
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5258 USA
Rena VanDerwall
Education:
  • Ed.D., Western Michigan University
  • M.A., Western Michigan University
  • B.S., Western Michigan University
Bio:

Dr. Rena VanDerwall is a certified special education teacher, Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Assistant Professor in Special Education 51¸£ÀûÉç Michigan University. Prior to coming to Western Michigan University, she worked as a special education teacher, teacher consultant, behavior support staff, and Dean of Specialized Services in both Chicago, Illinois and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dr. VanDerwall’s teaching and research focuses on teacher preparation, applied behavior analysis, positive behavior supports, and supporting students with emotional and behavioral disorders.