Cynthia Overton

Cynthia Overton, Ph. D., is a senior research analyst at AIR. She works with two projects funded by the Office of Special Education Programs: NCTI and the Center for Technology Implementation.  Cynthia’s research and technical assistance work involves project; researching and identifying critical issues relevant to stakeholders such as policy implications, product development, and marketing strategies; writing white papers and other documents to inform the field on various aspects of assistive and learning technologies; and project communication activities. Prior to working at AIR, Cynthia taught an educational technology course for pre-service teachers. Cynthia received M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in education from the University of Michigan. While at Michigan, Cynthia was the recipient of a Rackham Education Scholar’s Award and two Spencer Research Training Grants. Her research examined how students with visual impairments use technology to engage with their learning environments. Cynthia also holds teaching credentials in elementary education and has received Assistive Technology Applications training through the Center on Disabilities at California State University, Northridge.