John Schaefer, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of special education in the Teacher Education Department at Cleveland State University. Before earning his doctorate degree in special education from Ohio State University, Dr. Schaefer worked as a classroom teacher for children with intellectual and development disabilities. His research interested include supporting inclusive education for all children and evidence-based practice for preparing practitioners to work with students with severe disabilities. Outside of PLAAY on the Move, Dr. Schaefer still spends many weekends at the Children's Museum and Zoo with his own young children.
