Dean Schofield

Assistant Professor, Best Buddies Faculty Co-Advisor
DSchofield@wcupa.edu

Dean Schofield received his M.Ed. in Severe Disabilities from Western Carolina University and his Ph.D. in Special Education from the University of Virginia. Before teaching pre-service teachers in special education at the university level, Dr. Schofield worked with individuals with disabilities, their families and support personnel, in a variety of settings. These included public schools, private separate schools, clinical settings, institutions, group homes and other life domain settings, as well as in the individual's family home. Dr. Schofield's research interests include implementing positive behavioral interventions for people with problem behaviors and facilitating support for families and caregivers of people with disabilities. He serves as Faculty Advisor to the WCU Best Buddies.