Quinn Austermann

Professional Lecturer of Education

Bio

Dr. Austermann is a Professional Lecturer in Education and is dedicated to providing teacher candidates with meaningful and practical classroom experiences. She is passionate about fostering relationships and providing her students with the same learning experiences she hopes her teacher candidates will continue to use in their future classrooms.

Dr. Austermann received her PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Connecticut, where she studied both Special Education and Gifted Education. Her doctoral research focused on the college transition experience for academically talented students with autism. Prior to this, she was a public high school teacher and athletic coach, where she taught social studies and coached girls' basketball and volleyball. 
 


PhD, Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut, 2023
MA, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Connecticut, 2014
BS, Education, University of Connecticut, 2013
BS, History, University of Connecticut, 2013
 


Research Interests / Areas of Focus

Twice-exceptionality and developing, implementing evidence-based practices for educators, post-secondary transition 


Selected Publications

Austermann, Q., Gelbar, N. W., Reis, S. M., & Madaus, J. W. (2023). The transition to college:  lived experiences of academically talented students with autism. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1125904

Austermann, Q. (2023). Characteristics and Experiences of College Bound Students with Autism: A Multiple Case Study. A dissertation.

Austermann, Q. (2021). Videotherapy in the age of online learning. Teaching for High Potential, 11-17. www.nagc.org

Austermann, Q., Delgado, J. H. & Reis, S. M. (in press). High school teacher perspectives on supporting 2eASD students with evidence-based practices. Gifted Child Quarterly
 


Selected Presentations

Esposito, C., Austermann, Q., Delgado, J. (2023). Project 2eASD summer program for academically talented high school students with autism. Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities, Clearwater Beach, Florida, 2023

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Contact Information

Academic School

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Office

Dyson 3048

Email

quinn.austermann@Marist.edu

Phone

(845) 575-3000 ext. 3960