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Kharon Grimmet
Clinical Assistant Professor
Special EducationEducational Studies
Kharon is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Purdue University’s Online Master of Science in 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. Kharon’s research interests include teacher education, education policy, transition, and quality of life of adults with intellectual disability. With more than 16 years of experience, Kharon 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)
- 2014 – Present
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
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
Refereed Professional Journal Publications:
Refereed Professional Papers:
- Grimmet, K., Butera, G. (2013, April). Examining Special Education Cooperatives: The Legacy of a Dinosaur. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association Conference, San Francisco, California.
- Grimmet, K., Butera, G. (2012, June). A case of special education: The legacy dare. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Ethnographic & Qualitative Research Conference (EQRC), Cedarville, Ohio.
- EDPS 27000 — Mild Characteristics
- EDPS 41000 — Collaboration/Transition
- EDPS 52000 — Severe Characteristics
- EDPS 56010 — Clinical Practice I (Practicum in Special Education)
- EDPS 56500 — Mild Methods in Special Education
- EDPS 56510 — Collaboration & Transition
- EDPS 56600 — Clinical Practice II (Student Teaching in Special Education)
- EDPS 56800 — Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues in Special Education
- EDPS 57300 — Medical, Physical Management
- EDPS 57600 — Severe Methods in Special Education
