Courses Taught
- EDUC 201: Introduction to Education and Classroom Technology
- EDSP 323: Special Education Law and Characteristics
- EDSP 363: Behavior Management
- EDSP 413: Inclusion and Diversity: Effective Practices and Strategies
- EDSP 473: Assessment and Transition Planning for Diverse Learners
- EDST 481: Student Teaching (Local)
- EDST 477: EdTPA – The Reflective Practitioner
- EDSP 521: Foundations of Exceptionality
- EDSP 519: Characteristics and Medical Aspects of Severe Disabilities
- EDSP 529: Employment, Community, and Independent Living
- EDUC 624: Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning
- EDUC 988: Dissertation Proposal & Research
- EDUC 989: Dissertation Writing & Research
Biography
Dr. Battige serves as the Chair of Special Education Programs at Liberty University. She began her career as a music teacher in Florida, quickly transitioning to special education, where she worked with students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) and Intellectual Disabilities (ID) in urban core settings. Dr. Battige’s extensive experience includes numerous leadership roles within both the public and private sectors. She joined Liberty University in 2010 and accepted the chair position in 2022. Dr. Battige is dedicated to mentoring and developing the next generation of educators.
Professional Memberships
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities
Research Interests
- Behavioral Interventions and Classroom Management
- Teacher Preparation & Beginning Teacher Experiences
- ADHD
Publications
- Battige, S. L. & Worley, M., (2023) Building community in the university classroom [Conference presentation]. Liberty University Center for Teaching Excellence Professional Development Series.
- Carpenter-Ware, K., Welch, M., & Battige, S., (2022) The prioritization of special educator well-being: An empirical perspective of Contemporary importance. American Journal of Educational Research and Reviews.