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Michelle Bonati is an Associate Professor of Education and Co-Chair of the Education Department at the State University of New York (SUNY) Plattsburgh. She earned her Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has more than 25 years of experience as an educator, including service as a high school special education teacher and American Sign Language teacher in Arizona.
At SUNY Plattsburgh, Michelle prepares current and future teachers through courses focused on disability awareness, inclusive education, autism, intellectual disability, instructional practices, and positive behavior supports. Her teaching emphasizes student-centered, strengths-based approaches that foster participation, belonging, and meaningful learning for all students.
Michelle’s research and international collaborations focus on inclusive education, service-learning, disability studies, and community-engaged learning. She has conducted research and professional development activities in the United States, Australia, Indonesia, and Mexico, exploring how schools can better support diverse learners and promote social inclusion.
She enjoys working with students and educators across cultures and learning from diverse educational perspectives. Her Fulbright workshops explore disability representation in American media, inclusive education, service-learning, and youth civic engagement.
Michelle enjoys spending time in nature, hiking to waterfalls, swimming, and kayaking. She also bakes and decorates sugar cookies to share with friends and family.
Website: https://michelle-bonati.com/
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