Positions
Assistant Professor, Department of Disability Studies
- Organization:
- West Virginia University Health Sciences Center
- Department:
- Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED)
- Classification:
- Faculty
Assistant Professor, Department of Disability Studies
- Organization:
- West Virginia University Health Sciences Center
- Department:
- Department of Disability Services (SOM)
- Classification:
- Faculty
Education
- PhD, West Virginia University
- MEd, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
About Shannon Zimmerman
Dr. Shannon Zimmerman is an assistant professor of disability studies at West Virginia University. Dr. Zimmerman also serves as the data analyst for the WVU Center for Excellence and Disabilities and an instructor for university’s Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program, Country Roads. Dr. Zimmerman earned her PhD at WVU in Kinesiology specializing in adapted physical activity. Her research expertise includes mixed methods design and the application of Self-Determination Theory to support program development and evaluation. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Zimmerman is actively involved in implementing adaptive sport programs that promote inclusion and physical activity for individuals with disabilities.