Dr. Sharon M. Kolb’s 2023 Vita and Emeritus Document

1. Sharon M. Kolb, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Special Education
Department
800 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
EDUCATION
2000 Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison
Major Area: Special Education, Minor Area: Education Administration
Dissertation: Critical Social Skills for Adolescents with Mild Disabilities: Parents Perspectives
1996 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Transition Specialist Certificate
1993 M.S. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Major Area: Learning Disabilities 6-12
1988 B.S. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Double Major: Special Education:
Emphasis in Mental Retardation and Elementary Education 1-8
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2022- present Professor Emerita, Department of Special Education, UW-Whitewater
2012-2022 Professor, Department of Special Education, UW-Whitewater
2005-2012 Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, UW-Whitewater
2001-2005 Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, UW-Whitewater
2000-2001 Lecturer, Academic Staff, Department of Special Education, UW-Whitewater
1988-2000 Teacher, Beaver Dam Unified School District, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
General Education: Math – Middle School, 1999-2000; Remedial and enrichment
classes, grades K-8, summers 1989-1997;
Special Education: Middle School - Cognitive Disabilities, Learning Disabilities and
Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities, 1988-1999
1999-2000 Associate Lecturer, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education,
1996-1999 Teaching Assistant, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education,
1987-1988 Transition Coordinator, Eau Claire School District. Eau Claire, WI
TEACHING/ADMINISTRATION at UW-Whitewater
2018-2022 SPECED4U Program Coordinator
2007-2019 International Coordinator for Sweden Program- Umea University
2004-2008 Cross-Categorical Committee Coordinator
2004-2008 Cross-Categorical Licensure Coordinator and
Clinical and Field Experience Coordinator
2001-2004 Coordinator of the Cognitive Disabilities Program
2000-presentList of Courses Taught
SPECED 205 Psychology of the Exceptional Child
SPECED 322 Characteristics and Interventions Intellectual Disabilities

2. SPECED 356/556 Introduction to Cognitive Disabilities
SPECED 376/576 Medical Aspects of Disability (Quality Matters Approved, Fall, 2008).
SPECED 406 Career, Vocational, and Transition Programming for Students with Special Needs
SPECED 457/ 657 Elementary Curriculum and Methods CD Academic
SPECED 458/658 Collaboration of Instruction
SPECED 459/659 Secondary Curriculum and Methods CD Academic
SPECED 465/665 Curriculum and Methods CD (ID) Functional
SPECED 466 Working with Parents of Exceptional Children and Community Agencies
SPECED 476/676 Curriculum and Methods Multiple Disabilities
SPECED 498 Independent Studies
SPECED 701 Advanced Methodology
SPECED 704 Applied Action Research Faculty Advisor
SPECED 706 Vocational Assessment
SPECFLD 411/793 Directed Teaching
SPECFLD 385, 410, 485 Field Study – ID, LD, EBD
SPECED 776 Curriculum and Methods for Low Incidence Disabilities
SPECED 781 School to Work Transition
SPECED 798 Individual Studies
ECE4U Instructor
SPECED 376 2013 to 2019
SPECED 476 2014 to 2018
SPECE4U Instructor
SPECED4U 322 2019
SPECFLD4U 385 2020
SPECFLD4U 485 2021
SPECFLD4U 410 2021
SPECED4U 406 2020
SPECED4U 466 2020
SPECED4U 465 2021
Course Development
SPECED 776 Curriculum and Methods for Low Incidence Disabilities, Department
Curricular Change, Approved, Spring 2015
SPECED 322 Introduction to Cognitive Disabilities, Revised title: Characteristics and
Interventions Intellectual Disabilities, Department Curricular Change, Approved, Spring 2015
Online Courses
SPECED 376 Medical Aspects, modified course to an 8-week online course for
ECE4U cohort, Spring 2011
SPECED 466 Working with Families, created a 3-week online summer course format,
Summer 2010
SPECED 781 School to Work, created a 3-week online summer course format, Summer
2008
SPECED 706 Vocational Assessment, created a 3-week online summer course format,
Summer 2007
SPECED 376/576 Medical Aspects, created a 3-week online summer course format.
Summer 2007.
Hybrid Courses
SPECED 701 Advanced Methodology, moved to hybrid format, Spring 2009
SPECED 476/676 Multiple Disabilities, moved to hybrid format, Fall 2007
SPECED 205 Psychology of Exceptional Child, moved to hybrid format, Summer 2006

3. Course Redesign
SPECED4U Updated and realigned the following courses for the SPECED4U program
from 16-week format to 8-week online modules: 322, 385 485, 410, 406, 466, 465.
SPECED 465 Curriculum and Methods Functional, 2018 – realigned with new course
objectives and program updates to include career development concepts.
SPECED 322 Characteristics and Interventions of Intellectual Disabilities. New textbook
adoption, created online course, upgraded course from D2L to Canvas, 2016-2018.
SPECED 465/665 Curriculum and Methods Functional, Assistive technology woven into
curriculum/course, integrated with prompting systems, Spring 2009.
SPECED 376/576 Medical Aspects, Received Quality Matters Approval in 2008
SPECED 706 Vocational Assessment, Summer 2007
SPECED 781 School to Work Transition, Summer 2006
International Teaching – Umea University, Sweden
Co-Teaching and Course Development
2009 Guidance and counseling of pupils in special schools/learning disabled, January 26-30.
2008 Guidance and counseling of pupils in special schools/learning disabled. October 21-22.
Program Development for Students
2019 to 2022 SPECED4U Program. https://www.facebook.com/speced4u/
2010 to present Cognitive Disabilities (CD) Emphasis Network.
http://www.facebook.com/cdemphasis 2008 to present
Sweden Study Abroad Program.
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831662#!/home.php?sk=group_39879 613329
SCHOLARY ACTIVITIES
Publications
Kolb, S. M., Collet-Klingenberg, L., Alrabiah, A., Bergstrand-Othman, L., & Robinson, T.R.
(2020). Person centered planning in Saudi schools: An Arabic model.
Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy
Studies, 11(1): 25-32.
Kolb, S.M (2018). Adoption: The gift of hope and opportunity. In R. Fox. Adoption matters:
Teacher educators share their strategies for adoption-inclusive curriculum and pedagogy.
Equity in Higher Education Theory, Policy, and Praxis, Book 8 (pp.2-13). Peter Lang Inc.,
International Academic Publishers.
Kolb, S.M. & Collet-Klingenberg, L. (2012). Authentic voices of America: One man’s
dream to empower students through augmentative and alternative communication. Closing
the Gap, 31(1), 35-38.
Kolb, S.M. (2012). Grounded theory and the constant comparative method: Valid research
strategies for educators. Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy
Studies, 3(1), 83-86.
Kolb, S.M. & Griffith, A.S. (2012). Planning for Implementing Assistive Technology: A
Functional Approach for Practitioners. In J. Jiyou (Ed.), Educational Stages and Interactive
Learning: From Kindergarten to Workplace Training (pp.485-497).
Hershey, PA: IGI Global

4. Kolb, S.M. (2011). Self-Efficacy: A Necessary Social Skills Curricula Component.
Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies.
Collet-Klingenberg, L. & Kolb, S.M. (2011). Secondary and transition programming
for 18-21 year old students in rural Wisconsin. Rural Special Education Quarterly.
Kolb, S.M.& Collet-Klingenberg, L. (2011). Selected Print and Non-Print Resources. In C.
Hanley-Maxwell & L. Collet-Klingenberg. Education [The SAGE reference series on
disability: Key issues and future directions] (pp.288-306). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage
Reference.
Kolb, S.M. (2011). International Partnerships. Division of International Special Education and
Services Newsletter.
Kolb, S.M. & Griffith, A.S. (2009, Jan/Feb). I’ll repeat myself, again?! Empowering students
through assertive communication strategies. Teaching Exceptional Children, 41(3), 32- 39.
Kolb, S.M. (2008). Critical social skills for adolescent students with disabilities: Parent
perspectives. Lambert Academic Publishing. LaVergne, TN: Lightning Source, Inc.
Kolb, S.M. & Stuart, S. (2005). Active problem-solving: A model for empowerment.
Teaching Exceptional Children, 38(2), 14-20.
Kolb, S.M. &, Heiss, D. (2005). Executive Summary: Survey of services provided
to 18-21 aged students. Department of Public Instruction Web Site.
Kolb, S.M. & Hanley-Maxwell, C. (2003). Critical social skills for adolescents with high
incidence disabilities: Parental perspectives. Exceptional Children, 69(2), 163-179.
Kolb, S.M. (2003). Parents as role models, trainers, and mentors. In D. Wandry & A. Pleet
(Eds.). A practitioner’s guide to facilitating the role of families in the transition process
(pp. 59-70). Arlington, VI: Council for Exceptional Children.
Kolb, S.M. (2003). Special students, specific needs. Principal Leadership, 4(2), 39-42.
In Preparation
Kolb, S.M. and Collins, J. (In preparation). Cultural Awareness Study of Sweden Student
Teaching Participants.
Kolb, S.M. (In preparation). International Co-Teaching.
Kolb, S.M., Kuoppa, S.M., & Bergecliff, A. (In preparation). Person Centered Planning in
Sweden.
Editorial Reviews
Articles
(2020) Relationships between organizational changes in disability services and the challenging
behaviour in residents with intellectual disabilities. Reviewed for Journal of Applied Research in
Intellectual Disabilities.
(2016) Comparison of the effects of mobile technology AAC Apps on programming VSDs for
assistive technology. Reviewed for Assistive Technology.
(2015) Eye gaze performance for children with severe physical impairments using gaze-based
assistive technology– a longitudinal study. Reviewed for Assistive Technology.
(2013) Communication and self-esteem in adults with Down syndrome. MS TLCD-20120-0133.
Reviewed for International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders.

5. (2011) Empowering women through credit facilities for sustainable development in the
developing countries. Reviewed for Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research
and Policy Studies (JETERAPS).
(2011) Purposeful assessment for co-teachers. MS # 1355. Reviewed for Teaching
Exceptional Children (TEC).
(2011) Methods for co-assessing in co-taught classrooms. MS# 1317. Reviewed for
Teaching Exceptional Children.
(2010) Six things to never say or hear during an IEP meeting: Empowering families and
educators. MS#1257. Reviewed for Teaching Exceptional Children.
(2010) Educating a bicultural child with giftedness: How parents and teachers can work
together. MS# 1140. Reviewed for Teaching Exceptional Children.
Assessment Instrument
(2009, October) Transition Planning Inventory (TPI-2). Content Validity Survey and
Professional Opinion Questionnaire. PRO-ED.
Book
(2012) Snell & Brown, Instruction of Students with Severe Disabilities, 7th
edition, Pearson.
PRESENTATIONS
International (Invited)
Kolb, S.M. (2023, March 16) Transition and Person-centered planning using the PATH. Guest
Lecture, Umea, Sweden via Discord.
Kolb, S.M. (2022, October 6) Transition and Person-centered planning using the PATH. Guest
Lecture, Umea, Sweden via Discord
Kolb, S.M. (2022, April 28) Transition and Person-centered planning using the PATH Model.
Guest Lecture, Umea, Sweden via Discord
Kolb, S.M. (2021, October 10) Transition and Person-centered planning using the PATH Model.
Guest Lecture, Umea, Sweden via Discord
Kolb, S.M. (2019, September). Person centered planning using the PATH model and building
self-efficacy and problem-solving skills. Guest Lecture at Umea University, Sweden via Skype.
Kolb, S.M. (2019, August). Person centered planning using the PATH model and building self-
efficacy and problem-solving skills. Guest Lecture at Umea University, Sweden via Skype.
Kolb, S.M. (2018, September 19). Transition and person-centered planning connecting MAPS
and PATH. Guest Lecture at Umea University, Sweden via Skype
Kolb, S.M. (2018, September 4). Transition and person-centered planning using the PATH.
Guest Lecture at Umea University, Sweden via Skype.
Kolb, S.M. (2018, May). Keynote Speaker. Futures planning using the PATH model. National
Conference for Study Guidance Counselors in Swedish Colleges and Universities, Umea
University, Umea, Sweden.
Kolb, S.M. (2018, May). Training Seminars. Using the PATH model. National Conference for
Study Guidance Counselors in Swedish Colleges and Universities, Umea University, Umea,
Sweden.
Kolb, S.M. (2016, August). Keynote Speaker. The courage to teach and learn. International
Conference on Emerging Trends for National Sustainable Development and Disaster
Management (NSDDM 2016)/Exhibition. De Montfort University, Leicester, United
Kingdom.
Kolb, S. M. (2016, April). The PATH to Transition. Umea University, Sweden.
Kolb, S.M. (2015, September). Guest Lecture at Umea University, Sweden via Skype.
Person Centered Planning and Futures Planning in Counselor Education.
Kolb, S. M. (2015, April). Career Planning Using Person Centered Planning and the PATH
Model. Umea University, Sweden.

6. Kolb, S.M. (2014, September). Guest Lecture at Umea University, Sweden via Skype.
Using Person Centered Planning in Counselor Education.
Kolb, S.M. (2014, May). Keynote Speaker. International collaboration: Possibilities and
perspectives. International Conference on Emerging Trends for Sustainable Development and
Human Capacity Building in the Third World Nations (ICETSDHCB 2014). University of
Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana, Africa.
Kolb, S.M. & Kuoppa, S.M. (2012, Sabbatical). Perceptions and Outcomes of Person-Centered
Planning Training, Umea University, Sweden.
Kolb, S.M. (2009, January). Person Centered Planning for the Future. Umea University,
Sweden.
Kolb, S.M. (2008, October). Futures Planning for Individuals with Disabilities. Umea
University, Sweden
International and National (Refereed)
Kolb, S.M. (2017, October). Addressing the needs of sexual minority students: Transition and
career planning considerations for youth with disabilities. Division on Career Development and
Transition International Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Liu, K & Kolb, S.M. (2015, April). Going out and linking back: The impact of student
teaching abroad on global awareness and teaching practice. American Educational Research
Association. Chicago, Illinois.
Kolb, S.M (2012, October). Transition planning with students who are LGBTQ* and their
families: Lifespan considerations. Division on Career Development and Transition National
Conference. Denver, Colorado.
Kolb, S.M (2011, October). Person Centered Futures Planning. Division on Career
Development and Transition International Conference, Kansas.
Kolb, S.M (2010, April). Working with LGBT families in Schools: Collaborative Proactive
Approaches. Council for Exceptional Children 2010 Conference and Expo. Nashville,
Tennessee. (Proposal submitted, not accepted)
Kolb, S.M (2009, October). Empowering Students through Assertive Communication
Strategies. Division on Career Development and Transition International Conference.
Savannah, Georgia.
Kolb, S.M. (2007, November). Active Problem Solving: A Model for Student Empowerment.
30th
Annual Teacher Education Division National Conference. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2007, October). Active Problem Solving: A Model for Student Empowerment.
Division on Career Development and Transition International Conference. Orlando, Florida.
Hall, S., Amacher, N., Neubert, J., Kolb, S.M. (2005, July). Association on Higher Education
and Disability International Conference. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. & Stuart, S. (2004, April). Active Problem Solving: The Key to
Unlocking the Future. Council for Exceptional Children 2004 Conference and Expo. New
Orleans, Louisiana.
Kolb, S.M. & Stuart, S. (2003, March). Active Problem Solving: The Key to Unlocking
the Future. The International Conference on Positive Behavior Support, Orlando,
Florida.
Kolb, S.M. & Mock, M. (2002, October). The Wisconsin Healthy and Ready to Work
Project: An assets-based community development model. The 2002 Division on
Career Development and Transition Regional Conference, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2001, October). Critical Social Skills for Adolescents with Disabilities
Parental Perspectives. Elementary and Middle School Practices and Programs. Paper presented
at the International Division on Career Development and Transition Conference, Denver,
Colorado.

7. State (Refereed)
Kolb, S.M. (2011, November). Person Centered Futures Planning. Fourth Annual
Self-Determination Conference, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2007, February). Active Problem Solving: A Model for Student Empowerment.
Fourth Annual Wisconsin Transition Conference. Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2005, April). Executive summary report: Investigation results concerning 18-21
years olds with disabilities. The 2005 Wisconsin Rehabilitation and Transition Conference.
Kohler, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2005, February). Exemplary Transition Programming and Educational Components
for 18-21 Year Olds. Wisconsin Statewide Transition Conference. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2004, February). Essential Components for Transition Programs.
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Conference. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2000, February). Critical Social Skills for Adolescents with Mild
Disabilities. The 35th
Annual University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Special Education
Conference, Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
State (Invited)
Kolb, S.M. & Toms, O. (2015, January). Supporting Students who are LGBTQ* and their
Families. Third Annual LGBTQ+ Youth of Color Leadership Conference, Madison,
Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2011, February). Person-Centered-Planning Strategies. Keynote Speaker
for the Wisconsin Transition Conference. Wisconsin Dell, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. & Griffith, A.S. (2011, February). MAP training. Paper presented at the 8th
Annual Wisconsin Transition Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Kolb, S.M. & Griffith, A.S. (2011, February). PATH training. Paper presented at the 8th
Annual Wisconsin Transition Conference, Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Kolb, S.M. & Berndt, S. (2007, February). Community Based Transition Programs for
Students with Significant Disabilities Ages 18-21. Fourth Annual Wisconsin Transition
Conference. Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2005, April). Exemplary transition programming and educational components
for 18-21 year olds. Department of Public Instruction, Regional Transition Meeting, Eau
Clarie, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2005, April). Exemplary transition programming and educational components
for 18-21 year olds. Department of Public Instruction, Regional Transition Meeting, Wausau,
Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2004, October). State Superintendent’s Conference on Special Education and
Pupil Services Leadership Issues. Administrative Roles and Responsibilities in Facilitating
Effective Transition Programs. Madison, Wisconsin.
GRANTS
Kolb, S.M. (2019) COEPS Distance Education Grant. Headphone/mic sets for Webex
and online course instruction in SPECED4U. Funded, 1,500 Kolb, S.M. (2017) COEPS
Professional Development Grant. Funded, $3,000
Kolb, S.M. (2011) COPES International Student Conference Attendance
Scholarships. Wisconsin Transition Conference. Funded $1,050.
Kolb, S.M. (2004). Department of Public Instruction 18-21 Grant II, Follow-up study,
presentations, and reports for post-school outcomes for students aged 18-21. Funded, $10,000.00.
Kolb, S.M. (2003). Department of Public Instruction Grant, Post school outcomes for
students who are 18-21 and enrolled in school. Funded,
$20,070.83.
SABBATICAL

8. Kolb, S.M. (2010). International Collaboration and Co-Teaching: Research and
Person-Centered Planning. Sabbatical conducted, Spring 2012 semester. University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA and
Umea University, Sweden.
AWARDS
2020 W.P. Roseman Excellence in Teaching Award COEPS Nominee
2020, 2019,2018, 2017, College of Education and Professional Studies Teaching
2016, 2014 Award Nominee
2020, 2019, 2018, 2015 College of Education and Professional Studies, Advising Award
Nominee.
2013 Division of Career Development and Transition, Outstanding
Service Award. Representative Assembly and Board Member.
2011 College of Education and Professional Studies, Service Award
Recipient.
2011 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Faculty Service Award
Nominee
2010 W.P. Roseman Excellence in Teaching Award COE Nominee
2009 2010 Audrey Z. McClellan Endowed Teacher of Distinction
Award Recipient.
2007 College of Education Service Award Nominee
2006 Who’s Who of American Women
2004 Who’s Who in the World
2003 2004 Audrey Z. McClellan Endowed Teacher of Distinction
Award Nominee
2003 Who’s Who in America
2002 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Department of Special
Education, COE Research Award nominee.
SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
International
2008-present Umea University, Person Centered Planning, Collaborative Project
with Counselor Education Department faculty. Co-teaching with Svea Maria Kuoppa, providing
instruction on career development and planning using the PATH model.
2014, Fall Center for Global Education, Korea Delegation, College of
Education and Professional Studies Representative.

9. 2011, Spring Coordinator of Umea Sweden Delegation Visit to UWW.
Seventeen faculty members from Umea University-Sweden toured and met with UWW faculty
to build international partnerships and collaboration.
2010, Fall Umea Delegation Meeting with 5 representatives from
Umea University, Sweden to develop plan for follow-up delegation meeting in the Spring,
2011.
2010 - present Editorial Board, International Journal of Trends in Education
Research
2008-2014 Presidential Appointment to CEC Executive Committee as DCDT
International Representative
National
2013, Summer DCDT Conference Strand Reviewer for October 2013 DCDT
Conference in Williamsburg.
2011, Summer DCDT Conference Strand Reviewer for October 2011 DCDT
Conference. Transition to Employment.
2010-2014 Human Rights and Cultural Diversity Committee, Division of
Career Development and Transition
2009-2014 Council for Exceptional Children Diversity Caucus Member
2009-2014 Member at Large Nominee for DISES International
Committee 2008-2013 DCDT Executive Board Member
2008-2013 Presidential Appointment to DCDT for Representative
Assembly 2008 Candidate for the DCDT Parent Representative Position
2004-2007 American Educational Research Association. Discussant and
Reviewer for Special Interest Group (SIG) areas: Special Education Research and Family,
School, Community Partnerships.
2004-2006 Division on Career Development and Transition.
2003 Candidate for the Division of Career Development and
Transition DCDT Northeast Subdivision Representative. The Council for Exceptional
Children.
STATE SERVICE
2008 - 2010 IHE (Institutions of Higher Education) hub of the State Personnel
Development Grant advisory member.
2005-2015 Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI)
Advisory
Board Member, Higher Education Representative.
2005 Proposal reviewer for Department of Health and Family Services,
Youth Transition Project.
2002-2009 Department of Public Instruction (DPI) “18 to 21-Year-Old”
Least
Restrictive Environment Transition Workgroup- University Representative
2002-2012 Statewide Transition Consortium, Wisconsin Healthy and Ready
to
Work Project, Consortium Member and Higher Education
Representative

10. 2002-2012 Statewide CD/OI/OHI/AUTISM/TBI Program Support
and Diagnostic Teacher (PSDT) - University Representative.
Consultancies and Training
Kolb, S.M. (2008- present). PATH workshops and training courses – Umea, Sweden
Kolb, S.M. (2012). Making Action Plans (MAPS) Training, Union Grove, Illinois.
Kolb, S.M. (2005). Curriculum development for students with low incidence disabilities,
Bristol, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2004, June). Results and Summary Report of the 18-21 Year old Statewide
Survey. DPI Grant Workgroup. Madison, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2004, September). Results and Summary Report of the Statewide Transition
Survey on providing services for 18-21 Year Olds still enrolled in school. DPI Grant.
Statewide CD/OI/OHI/AUTISM/TBI Program Support and Diagnostic Teacher Meeting.
Madison, WI.
Kolb, S.M. (2003, October). Transition Project for 18-21 Year Olds – DPI Grant.
Statewide CD/OI/OHI/AUTISM/TBI Program Support and Diagnostic Teacher Meeting.
Madison, WI.
Kolb, S.M. (2004, June). Transition Curriculum and Futures Planning. Muskego-
Norway Parent’s Night.
Kolb, S.M (August 3, 2004). Futures Planning for Students with Disabilities. Muskego/Norway
School District. Teacher In-service Training.
Kolb, S.M (2003). District Wide Transition Program Development (K-12) for students with
cognitive disabilities. Muskego/Norway Unified Schools.
Kolb, S.M. (2008). Person Centered Planning Staff Training and Strategies. WI FACETS,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Kolb, S.M. (2006). Curriculum and program develop for teachers working with students with
cognitive disabilities. Wilmot, Wisconsin.
Local and School Community
2014- 2016 Board Member, Family Equality Council, Midwest Region.
2014 Love Without Boundaries – Guangdong Province China.
Teacher
trainer applicant.
2013 Walden University – Hired as University Student Teacher
Supervisor
2013 Project Paramie, Non-Profit Organization. Sun Prairie Teachers
and Burma School Collaboration. Consulting. Fund Raising. Sun Prairie, WI
2011 PATH Facilitator with Family in Stoughton, WI School District
2009-2014 Sweden Guest Speaker/Visitor Program. Horizon Elementary,
Creek Side Elementary, Prairie View Middle School, Sun Prairie, WI

11. 2006 -2010 Guest Computer Instructor for education classes at Horizon
Elementary School, Sun Prairie, WI
2006 -2007 Grant Writer, Co-chair of School Community
Organization, Horizon Elementary School, Sun Prairie,WI
2005 -2009 School and Community Organization (SCO)
Member/Parent Volunteer, Horizon Elementary School, Sun Prairie, WI
2005 -2006 Guest Computer Instructor for 1st
grade general education class at
Horizon Elementary School, Sun Prairie, WI
2003 -2005 School and Community Organization (SCO)
Member/Parent Volunteer, Northside Elementary School, Sun Prairie, WI
University Service
2007-2019 Sweden Exchange Coordinator
2007- 2019 College of Education, Department of Special Education,
Representative and Field Experience Supervisor for UWW students in Umea, Sweden.
2010-2018 Study Abroad Fair – Sweden Program Representative 2014
Brazil International Academic Partnership Program Committee
COEPS Representative.
2017 Ireland Collaboration Project – COEPS Representative
2014 McGraw Award for Student Excellence Committee
2006-2012 Faculty Senate, Associate Professor, Education
2010 -2011 Search and Screen Committee Member for Center for
Global Education Director position.
2010 Global Team Committee.
2010 Lesbian Mothers Panel member for PRIDE Resource
Center
2008-2009 Faculty Senate, Textbook Committee
Chairperson. 2008 Faculty and Staff panel member for IMPACT
2008 UWW Faculty Senate Representative for UW systems Learning
Outcomes Committee
2007-2012 International Studies Committee member, Sweden Coordinator
and College of Education representative
2006 Search Committee for COE Advancement Officer Position
2006 Trinidad, College of Education, Department of Special Education
Representative and Curriculum Consultant
2005-2008 Textbook Rental Committee
2005-2007 Sexual Assault Prevention Advisory Committee
2004-2006 Faculty Senate, Assistant Professor, Education
2004 Co-Coordinator International Student Exchange Program –
Sweden 2003-2004 Graduate Council Member
2003-2005 Faculty Advisor, Planning Team and Research Coordinator.
My Future, My Life Transition Summer Camp.
2003 Interim Coordinator for the International Student
Exchange Program-Sweden

12. College Service (COEPS) College of Education and Professional Studies
2018-2022 SPECED4U Coordinator – College Representative, Outside Agencies
2007-2021 COEPS International Committee Member
2020 Online Student Orientation Information and Materials Committee
2019 Fall COEPS International Educational Committee Member and
Sweden
Program Mentor
2007-2019 COEPS Student Teaching Sweden Coordinator
2018 Spring Umea Counseling Fieldwork/Intern Coordinator, Student
Participants: Matilda Engholm and Rebecca Hedman Alfredsson, Umea, Sweden.
2017-2019 COEPS International Educational Committee
Chair 2009-2012
2017 Spring Umea Counseling Fieldwork/Intern Coordinator, Student
Participants: Rebecca Rees and Cecilia Magneland, Umea, Sweden.
2016, July ECE4U Faculty and Instructors Redesign and LEAP course
analysis project.
2016, Spring Coordinated first Umea Counseling Fieldwork opportunity at
UW Whitewater for Umea University students.
2015 Coordinated visit and meeting with Cecilia Stigedahl
Stenberg, Counseling Education Department, Umea University, Sweden.
2010 Student Teaching in China
2009-2012 COEPS International Committee Chairperson 2009
COEPS Constituency Standards Committee
2006-2007 COEPS Website, department representative
2005-2007 COEPS Committee on Teacher Education, Chair 2005
Search and Screen, COEPS, Associate Dean Position
2005 COEPS Representative for the IHE Action Planning Session to
examine state teacher education programs and inclusion content. Madison, Wisconsin.
2004 -2007 COEPS Field Experience Advisory Committee Member
Department Service
2021 SLO Team Chair
2018-2021 SPECED4U Coordinator
2016, Spring Search and Screen Committee Chair (1 position filled)
2015 Coordinated Department Undergraduate Curricular Course
Review and alignment of teaching standards, with Course leaf pilot.
2015-2018 Minor Program Coordinator
2013 Minor Coordinator, Interim
2013-2021 New Faculty Mentor – James C. Collins
2012-2015 Interim Mentor – Katherine Casey
2010 Ad Hoc Department Chair Description Committee
2009 -present Assistive Technology Library Coordinator
2008 - present New Faculty Mentor – Lana Collet-
Klingenberg 2006, Spring -2009 Transition Certificate Program
Coordinator

13. 2006, Spring Search and Screen Committee Chair (1 position filled)
2004, Summer -2009 Departmental Web Site Redesign and Information
Update,
Coordinator
2004 Search and Screen Committee Member (1 position
filled) 2004, Spring Piloted Chalk and Wire electronic portfolio program for
NCATE/DPI Unit Assessment System with undergraduate teacher candidates in Phase III of the
department’s program assessment.
2000, Fall -present Cross-Categorical, Undergraduate and Graduate Committee
(Other vita information and extended details are available upon request.)
University of Wisconsin Whitewater – Faculty Senate Approval of Professor Emerita Status
for Dr. Sharon M. Kolb, January 18, 2022
SHARON M. KOLB
Ph.D., Special Education, UW-Madison - 2000
M.S.E., Special Education, UW-Whitewater - 1993
B.S., Special Education and Elementary Education, UW-Eau Claire – 1988
WHEREAS, Dr. Sharon M. Kolb has served with distinction in the Department of Special Education as
Professor, 2012-2022; as Associate Professor, 2005-2012; as Assistant Professor, 2001-2005; and as
Lecturer, 2000-2001 at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for 22 years, and;
WHEREAS, Dr. Sharon M. Kolb has provided high quality student advising and leadership at the
undergraduate and graduate level within the department, coordinating several programs over the years:
Intellectual Disabilities, Clinical and Field Experiences, Cross-Categorical Licensure, Minor, Transition, and
SPECED4U, and;
WHEREAS, Dr. Sharon M. Kolb has served on the College of Education and Professional Studies
(COEPS) International Education Committee from 2007-2020, serving as chair 2009-2012 and 2017-
2019, working diligently to build international connections and cultural opportunities for students and
faculty, involving travel to Africa, China, Finland, South Korea, Sweden, and Trinidad, and;
WHEREAS, Dr. Sharon M. Kolb was instrumental in building and coordinating the Sweden student
teaching program by fostering a strong partnership with the Umea University, Sweden, leading to over
105 student participants under her leadership. She facilitated five international visits with Sweden
Faculty at UW-Whitewater involving a total of 20 participants, updated the Umea-Whitewater
exchange agreement, created the first Umea Counseling Fieldwork exchange in Wisconsin, conducted
over 17 in person and virtual lectures at Umea University since 2008, and;
WHEREAS, Dr. Sharon M. Kolb has advanced the field of special education and qualitative research
through 16 evidence-based publications that have accumulated over 1,296 literary citations, 45 international,
national, regional, and local presentations, including 4 keynote presentations in Accra, Ghana, Africa;
Leicester, United Kingdom; Umea, Sweden; Wisconsin Dells, United States, and;

14. WHEREAS, Dr. Sharon M. Kolb inspired her students to be agents of change to promote self-efficacy,
self-determination, and inclusive practices to enhance career development and future outcomes for
individuals with and without disabilities world-wide, and;
WHEREAS, Dr. Sharon M. Kolb launched and implement the SPECED4U online special education
degree program in 2019, teaching 22 different courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in the
department of Special Education, and
WHEREAS, Dr. Sharon M. Kolb received 2010 Audrey Z. McClellan Endowed Teacher of Distinction
Award in the College of Education and Professional Studies, including nominations in 2004, 2014, 2016,
2017, 2018, 2019, 2020; the 2010 and 2020 W.P. Roseman Excellence in Teaching Award (COEPS)
nominee; Service Award Recipient in 2011; The Division of Career Development Outstanding Service
Award, Council for Exceptional Children, in 2013, thus recognizing her commitment to the department,
college, university, and the profession, and;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Faculty Senate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
congratulates Professor Sharon M. Kolb on her retirement and endorses the Department of Special
Educations’ request that she be awarded the rank of Professor Emerita with all the attendant rights and
privileges that accompany this particular status for our most distinguished colleague, and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, the faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
extend our best wishes for a retirement filled with adventures, health, and happiness to Dr. Sharon M.
Kolb and her family and express our deepest gratitude as well as our sincere appreciation for her years of
service to our community.