Washington, DC
United States
Dr. Kate P. Moran has dedicated her life to the education of students who have learning disabilities, mental challenges, and other health impairments. For over 12 years, Dr. Moran has overseen States Special Education programs at the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. In addition to her role as a State Lead, she is the Differentiated Monitoring and Support Systems (DMS) Implementation Team Facilitator and a lead for Disaster Response within OSEP. In December 2014, she received her Doctorate in Special Education Leadership, from George Mason University, and has worked in the field of education for more than 25 years. Dr. Moran's research focused on the effects of the CrossFit Kids Program on improved academics and fitness with students with disabilities. After graduation she ran a behavior program with Loudoun County Public Schools, Virginia and was a Special Education Coordinator with the Alexandria City Public Schools, Virginia.