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Biography

Katherine Holman, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an associate professor in the Department of Special Education at Towson ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ and a certified speech-language pathologist. She is the director of the Teacher as Leader in Autism MEd. program and is a regional autism consultant. Dr. Holman presents nationally and leads workshops on how to design instructional programming to promote successful educational outcomes for individuals with disabilities. She believes in the power of connection as the primary source of wellbeing and resilience and is deeply committed to sharing this message. 

Research Interests

The focus of Dr. Holman’s clinical and research work is the development of effective interventions to improve social connections and communication in individuals with autism, effective professional development and coaching systems for educators and strategies for empowering families.

Selected Publications

• Holman, K.C. (2023). Embracing mindfulness and spirituality to enhance well-being and resilience in teachers and students. In M.Kirmani, Schroth, S., Chapman, A., Steele, B., M.Moallem (Eds.). Supporting Children and Youth through Spiritual Education. IGI Global. 
• Hussman, J.P. & Holman, K.C. (2018).  . 
• Egel, A.L., Holman, K.C., & Barthold, C.H.  (Eds.) (2012). School success for students with autism spectrum disorders.  Waco, TX:  Prufrock Press, Inc.  
• Holman, K.C. (2012).  Educating the preschool student with autism spectrum disorder.  In A.L. Egel, K.C. Holman, & C.H. Barthold (Eds.), School success for students with autism spectrum disorders (pp. 83-117).  Waco, TX:  Prufrock Press, Inc. 
• Landa, R., Holman, K.C., O’Neil, A.H, Stuart, E.A. (2011).  Intervention targeting development of socially synchronous engagement in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized controlled trial.  Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 52, 13-21. 

Selected Presentations

• Henry-hulet, K., Holman, K., Knox, R., Best, R., and Ewing, B. (2024, March). Cultivating insights: Unveiling research on K-12 teacher retention through collaborative inquiry. Association for Teacher Education, Anaheim, CA.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
• Knollman, G., Holman, K,C., Wilson, K, and Beckman, R. (2023, November).  Project LINC:  Preparation of SLPs and Special Educators to Collaborate in Serving Autistic Students. American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Boston, MA.    &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
• Holman, KC., Zimmerman, B., Ambrose, T.L., and Chapman, S. (2023, November). Innovative  professional learning to integrate Project ImPACT with family-centered coaching in early intervention in autism. American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Boston, MA.  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
• Holman, KC., & Monacelli, S. (July, 2023). Acknowledging and prioritizing teacher mental health and well-being: A call to action and response. Association for Teacher Education, Washington, DC.     &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
• Holman, K.C., Walton, C., Solliday, E., Boykin, P., & Wambach, C. (November, 2022). Reframing professional learning: Cultivating resilience through our interprofessional ECHO-enhanced community of practice. American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA). New Orleans, LA. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Grants and Contracts

• Project LINC, PI. U.S. Department of Education, $1.1 million. Project LINC is for preparing school-based leaders in Autism through interdisciplinary networking and shared competencies. Dr. Holman collaborated with Dr. Kaitlyn Wilson and Dr. Greg Knollman to create this interdisciplinary pre and in-service professional training program for graduate students in speech-language pathology and special education (from the Teacher as Leader in Autism graduate program).  

Honors and Awards

• ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Systems of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, 2021
• Towson ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award, 2021
• College of Education's Gloria Nuebert Excellence in Teaching Award, 2021
• Wilson H. Elkins Professorship, ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Systems of Maryland, 2017
• Disability Advocate of the Year Award, Baltimore County Commission on Disabilities, 2013