
Columbia University, Teachers College
Ph.D. Special EducationColumbia University, Teachers College
M.E. Special EducationLong Island University
M.A. PsychologyState University College at Buffalo, N.Y.
B.A. PsychologyFulbright Scholar, Dr. Mariano-Lapidus utilizes a Disability Studies perspective to investigate inclusion and policies and practices toward inclusive education. Prior to earning her Ph.D. from Columbia University, Dr. Mariano-Lapidus served as a classroom teacher for students with special educational needs for more than 10 years, and she continues to consult in schools and with families of students with disabilities. Dr. Mariano-Lapidus conducts research both nationally and internationally and has numerous publications related to policies and practices in inclusive education.