She teaches undergraduate, credential, and graduate courses in the liberal studies, multiple subject, single subject, and special education credential programs. Dr. Juarez earned a Ph.D. in Education, with an emphasis in Special Education at Claremont Graduate University and a M.S. in Special Education and credential to teach students with moderate to severe disabilities from CSU Long Beach. Previously, Dr. Juarez worked as a postdoctoral fellow with the IRIS Center, a federally funded center that provides free online resources for education professionals. Her research focuses on supporting teachers’ implementation of evidence-based and inclusive practices, especially to improve outcomes for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders.