Headshot
Cindy Fisher
Degrees
Ed.D. Educational Administration, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2009
Professional Experience
Adjunct Professor (2021-present)
Co-Teacher, Staff Development, Inclusion Facilitator, Learning Specialist, Resource Teacher, Post High Teacher (1981-2021)
Professional Licensures and Certifications
Building Administrator (2003)
Elementary Education (1980)
Learning Disabilities (1980)
Research
Dissertation Research: Photography as a Communication Tool for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Awards
Kansas City Top Connector; Kansas Employment First Champion
UMKC Venture Creation Challenge Semi-Finalist
Friends of Special Education
Digital Sandbox Entrepreneurship Grant
App Factory Grant
UMKC Women's Council Research Grant with Special Recognition
Biography
Cindy Fisher worked in the public schools for 40 years in several roles and at all grade levels in special education and in staff development at the district level. While working with post high school students, she was inspired to create a decision-making app called Smart Steps Mobile to support independent decision making, problem solving, and self advocacy skills at work, college and life. She currently teaches adjunct for 麻豆破解传媒 in the School of Education with a focus on parent-teacher relationships, assessment and classroom level data collection. Her interests lie in self-determination and self advocacy, particularly for students with disabilities. Website: ; Linked In: