Michelle Paradis, Ph.D., is an experienced educator specializing in special education and inclusive teaching. She has taught both university students and young children, emphasizing research-backed strategies to support diverse learning needs. Michelle has served as a special education consultant and inclusion support teacher in California and New York and facilitates online courses on platforms like Coursera.Her research focuses on parent-teacher collaboration and emotional well-being for students. Michelle holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Southern California, a Master’s in Special Education from California State University, Northridge, and a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from the University of Connecticut.