Raquel M Burns, M.Ed.

Raquel M Burns, M.Ed.

Raquel M. Burns, M.Ed., is a doctoral student at Lehigh University. She worked with Linda Bambara for 4 years as a lead program coordinator for one of Lehigh’s field-based programs, where she coordinated supports for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in community settings in the areas of choice making, community integration, relationships and social network building, daily living skills, and self-determination. She also supervised the field training experiences of master’s students specializing in special education in the areas of systematic data collection, social integration and long-term natural supports and relationships, and positive behavior supports in community settings. Ms. Burns currently works as Assistant Director for a nonprofit community supports program for individuals with disabilities.