KIMMIE TANG is an assistant professor at California State University, Dominguez Hills in the Special Education Department. Dr. Tang has conducted presentations and workshops in the areas of curriculum development, instructional strategies, inclusion, teacher-leadership, family-centered and culturally responsive classroom management, collaboration/teaming, and special education laws. She received her BA from Occidental College, MA from California State University of Dominguez Hills, and a doctoral degree from University of Southern California. She holds an Administrative Credential and Special Education Teaching Credentials in the areas of Early Childhood, Mild/Moderate, and Moderate/Severe. Additionally, she served on editorial boards of professional organizations.
M.C. KATE ESPOSITO is a professor in the Special Education Program in the College of Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Dr. Esposito conducts and publishes research in the areas of teacher preparation, inclusion and is currently working on a project specific to creating inclusive educational settings for students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Dr. Esposito has conducted workshops in the areas of bullying, inclusion, Response to Intervention, and complying with special education law. She received her BA and MA from Loyola Marymount University and her PhD from University of Southern California. She holds Multiple Subject and Mild/Moderate Teaching Credentials. Additionally, she has served on editorial boards of scholarly journals and professional organizations.