Hannah Brenner Nieto

Dr. Hannah Brenner Nieto is a former high school special education teacher with a research specialization in the transition from school to work for students with extensive support needs. Dr. Nieto's scholarship is centered on promoting effective and inclusive community-based work experiences for students with extensive support needs that contribute to positive employment outcomes. She is also passionate about preparing preservice special education teachers to become confident, reflective educators who equip students with disabilities to lead flourishing lives.

Selected Scholarship

Brenner, H. R., & Dymond, S. K. (2023). Navigating challenges to work-based learning experiences: Responses from special educators. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, OnlineFirst. 

Brenner, H. R., & Dymond, S. K. (2023). Making every minute count: Identifying instructional opportunities for IEP goals during community-based work experiences. Inclusive Practices, 2(4), 83-90.

Brenner, H. R., & Dymond, S. K. (2023). Teachers’ perspectives on challenges to providing work-based learning experiences for students with extensive support needs. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 48(4), 186-202. 

Rooney-Kron, M., Malouf, E. T., Brenner, H. R., Taylor, J., Whittenburg, H., Carlson, S., & Avellone, L. (2024). A scoping review of pre-employment transition services for transition aged youth with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, OnlineFirst.

Courses Taught

SPED 225: Special Education, Disability Law and Policy

SPED 300: Assistive Technology for Exceptional Diverse Learners with High and Low Incidence Disabilities

SPED 308: Social Emotional Learning Interventions for the Classroom and Individual

SPED 227: Collaboration with Families, Caregivers, Professionals, and Community

SPED 340: Teaching Communication, Reading and Writing to Exceptional Culturally Diverse Learners