She believes that all individuals regardless of their exceptionalities must have a right to live full independent lives and to be contributing members of society. Dr. Moreno holds a Master of Arts Degree in Education and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Special Education. She has extensive experience in the field of special education working in both public schools and community- based settings. She teaches courses for the department in the areas of low incidence disabilities, autism, classroom management, assessment, and reading Instruction in special education. In her most current research Dr. Moreno examined the transition practices that promote effective transitions for students with disabilities and explored the impact that special education practitioner’s disability model has on their educational practice.