Magen Rooney-Kron is an assistant professor of inclusive education. Magen previously taught high school students ages 18-21 with moderate to significant support needs in Chicago Public Schools. Her classroom focused on preparing students for post-school life with an emphasis on transition to work. Magen graduated with her PhD in Special Education from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign in 2021.
Magen’s research focused on (a) the availability and accessibility of high-quality work-based learning experiences for students with intellectual disability and (b) how policy initiatives, such as the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (2014), translate to the provision of evidence-based transition practices to students with disabilities. Magen serves on the editorial board of Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals and The Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. She is currently serving as the Chair of the Early Career Research Network for TASH, the leading international organization focused on promoting the inclusion of individuals with the most significant support needs.
At UMSL, Magen teaches the Transition Issues and Planning course to pre-service teachers. The course includes a collaborative project in which pre-service teachers work with Succeed students to map community resources that support individuals with disabilities in the St. Louis region.
