Dr. Ainsworth serves as an Instructional Faculty member for the Graduate School of Education. She teaches courses in the Adapted Curriculum Program both in the Severe Disabilities Consortium and in Cohort Outreach programs
Dr. Ainsworth’s research focuses on instructional practices and quality of life issues for individuals with low-incidence disabilities. Her research involves individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism and physical disabilities across the life span.
Dr. Ainsworth earned a B. A. in English from West Virginia University and an M.A. in English from the University of Wyoming and she began her career in education as an English teacher. She later became interested in special education and earned both her M.Ed and Ph.D. in special education from George Mason University.
