Angela C. Fain, PhD has worked in the field of special education for the past 20 years. She received her PhD in special education from Georgia State University and earned national certification as a Nationally Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS). Dr. Fain has worked in some of the most restrictive educational environments and is currently an assistant professor at the University of West Georgia. She is a regular presenter at state, national, and international conferences and an active board member of Learning Disabilities Worldwide. She has authored several book chapters and articles on special education ranging from classroom management to successful academic interventions for students with disabilities.