Melanie Chong

Melanie Chong, Doctoral Student

Melanie Chong holds MA degrees in education from San Jose State University with emphases in special education and curriculum & instruction and a BA in psychology from UC Berkeley. Chong taught in middle school general and special education classrooms before transitioning to a career in education research. Her research interests, which stem from her classroom experiences, include assistive and instructional technologies, inclusive classrooms and teaching practices, and learning disabilities. She is especially interested in technology development for students with and at risk for reading disabilities.