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Michelle Cumming, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Special Education at Florida International University (FIU) with a strong record of preparing pre- and in-service teachers and leaders in special education. With the intent of improving the short- and long-term outcomes of students with or at risk for emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD), Dr. Cumming has focused her research on the identification and treatment of neurocognitive needs underlying emotional and behavioral disorders, with a concentration on stress, self-regulation, and executive function. Critical to the quality of education and supports students with EBD receive in schools, Dr. Cumming also researches the manner in which special educators’ working conditions contribute to their instruction and intent to stay in teaching. In support of her work, Dr. Cumming has received external funding on five federal and foundation grants as Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator. Dr. Cumming’s research has been published in top-tier journals (e.g., Exceptional Children, Review of Educational Research), and she has presented at numerous national and international conferences. Dr. Cumming has also received recognition for her scholarly work via multiple research-related professional (e.g., Council for Exceptional Children, Division for Research, Appreciation of Service and Leadership) and university (e.g., FIU Top Scholar) awards. Dr. Cumming is the associate editor for the Elementary School Journal and serves on the editorial board and guest reviewer for multiple professional journals in education. Prior to receiving her Ph.D. in special education (with a minor in research and evaluation) from the University of Florida, she was an elementary school teacher and learning specialist for PK–8th grade students