Nicole P. Farrow is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the University of the District of Columbia, with a focus on equity, teacher development, and special education policy. She holds a Doctor of Education in Special Education & Disability Studies from The George Washington University and has extensive experience in special education, including roles as a consultant, administrator, and teacher.
Experience
Education
Doctor of Education in Special Education & Disability Studies, The George Washington University Master of Arts in Education and Human Development: Educational Leadership and Administration, The George Washington University Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, Hampton University
Roles
Chair, Curriculum Committee, UDC College of Arts & Sciences, 2024-Present Co-Chair, Curriculum Committee, UDC College of Arts & Sciences Division of Education, Health & Social Work, 2023-Present Self-Study Work Group, UDC College of Arts & Sciences Division of Education, Health & Social: Education Program, 2023-24 Assistant Professor of Special Education, UDC, 2022-Present Founder & Lead Consultant, The Concentric Education Collaborative, 2022-Present Special Education Consultant, District of Columbia Public Charter School Board, 2015-22 Campus Director of Student Support, KIPP D.C. Public Schools, 2018-22 High School School-Based Administrator, Prince George's County Public Schools, 2014-18 Special Education Coordinator, Prince George's County Public Schools, 2009-14 Doctoral Intern, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, 2012 Special Education Teacher, Prince George's County Public Schools, 2006-11
Courses Taught
Foundations of Special Education Vocational Aspects of Disabilities Assessment of Exceptional Children Human Development, Learning, and Motivation Applying Child Development Theories in Early Education Behavior Management in the Classroom Introduction to Legal Issues in Special Education Introduction to the Education of Exceptional Children
Expertise
Supervising Clinical Practicum
Research Focus / Works in Progress
Equity and access in special education; teacher development and preparation in special education; disparities in special education identification and services; disability advocacy and policy; autism and gender; culturally responsive practices in special education; legal and policy frameworks in special education; qualitative inquiry in disability studies; educational equity and social justice in special education and disability
Impact
Selected Presentations
Farrow, N.P. (2025). Distorted assumptions: Unconscious bias and its impact on equity for students with disabilities. Academy for Educational Studies Critical Questions in Education Conference, Savannah, Georgia.
Farrow, N.P. (2024). Intersectionality: Race and disability. KIPP DC Public Schools All Headquarters Fall Meeting, Washington, D.C.
Farrow, N.P. (2022). Autism and intersectionality: Varying perspectives in research.American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. San Diego, California.
Farrow, N.P. (2022). Examining special educators' perceptions of females with autism spectrum disorder. Council for Exceptional Children Special Education Convention & Expo, Orlando, Florida.
Recognitions
Extraordinary Service Award, Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee of Prince George’s County Doctoral Fellowship Recipient, School of Education and Human Development, The George Washington University Scholar, U.S. Office of Special Education Programs Presidential Scholar, Hampton University Member, Golden Key International Honor Society Member, Psi Chi Psychology National Honor Society
