Prior to this appointment, Dr. Head served as a general education math teacher for five years, a graduate research/teaching assistant at Auburn University for three years, and a special education teacher for seven years. Dr. Head received her Ph.D. from Auburn University in 2016. Other educational degrees were received from Auburn in 2001 (B.S. in social science education) and 2004 (M.Ed. in special education) as well as from the University of West Georgia in 2007 (Ed.S. in special education). Dr. Head's research interests include literacy and improving achievement and behavioral outcomes for students with disabilities, especially those with autism and behavior disorders.