2015 AUCD CORE Trainee Research Award

November 17, 2015

Samantha Goldman with AUCD President Olivia Raynor

This new award established by the Council on Research and Evaluation recognizes outstanding research accomplished by a current or recent AUCD trainee.

Samantha Goldman, MEd

Peabody Special Education Department
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development, TN

In Recognition of Your Outstanding Research Accomplishments

"Samantha, who recently completed her third year in Vanderbilt's Peabody Special Education Department's Doctoral Program in Severe Disabilities, is quickly becoming a leader in research, training, and service, all related to family-school partnerships for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Upon completing her master's work, Samantha received Vanderbilt's Distinguished Teacher of Excellence in Special Education Award, a designation given each year to the one master's student who shows, to the highest degree, a strong work ethic, commitment to teaching, and who exceeds all expectations for a novice teacher. On her return to Vanderbilt as a doctoral student, Samantha has either helped or led several different research projects, several of which were highlighted in consideration for this award."