Curriculum Vitae

Education

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Ph.D. in Special Education

Expected Completion: 2028

Dissertation (working title):
Echolalia, Refusal, and the Weight of Compliance: A Crip Linguistic Inquiry Across the Lifespan

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX 

M.Ed. in Special Education (2022)

University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (2013)

Teaching Experience

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

• Instructor of Record, University of Washington Honors Program, Disability, Power, and the Making of Normal, Planned offering: Academic Year 2026–2027

• Teaching Assistant, EDSPE 563: Collaborating with Families and Educational Teams (Winter 2025, Winter 2026)

  • Co-designed and taught one module on foundations of professional collaboration and teaming

  • Developed and implemented a mock IEP project, including case studies, role assignments, procedures, and deliverables that center equity. 

• Teaching Assistant, EDSPE 435: Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorder (Fall 2023, Fall 2024)

  • Redesigned 3 instructional modules for EDSPE 435 integrating autistic scholarship and voices to align with disability justice frameworks.

• Teaching Assistant, EDSPE 414: Issues and Trends in Inclusive Early Childhood Education (Spring 2024, Spring 2025)

• Reader/Grader, EDSPE 501: Foundations of Inclusive Education (Fall 2024)

• Reader/Grader, EDUC 210: Education for Freedom (Winter 2025, Spring 2025)

Professional Experiences

• Robinson Center for Young Scholars Enrichment Program, 

• Adaptive Learning Strategist (2025–Present)

  • Provide instructional coaching and design support for K–12 enrichment instructors. 

  • Review syllabi and lesson plans for accessibility, differentiation, and alignment with program goals. 

  • Conduct classroom observations and offer feedback on pacing, engagement, and adaptive strategies.

• Instructor (2025–Present)

  • Pieces of Me: A Story Quilt Adventure (Grades K–2)

  • The Secret Language of Patterns: Algebraic Thinking for Curious Minds (Grades 3–5)

• Program Assistant (2025–Present)

  • Support program logistics

  • Assist with instructional materials

  • Coordinate communication between instructors and administrative staff.

  • Coordinate student and family supports, develop resources on inclusive practices, and facilitate professional learning on Universal Design for Learning, restorative approaches, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

  • Design and facilitate professional development for instructors and support staff

• Elementary Teacher Education Program, University of Washington, Coach (2025–Present)

  • Mentor teacher candidates through lesson planning, classroom management, and inclusive pedagogy.

  • Observe and document lessons, providing feedback and evaluation.

  • Review applicant qualifications for future enrollment

• Walnut Springs Elementary,
  STARS/Resource Teacher, (2021–2024)

  • Piloted and implemented the STARS (Social Training and Self-Regulation) program for autistic students with high support needs. 

  • Developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). 

  • Conducted progress monitoring and data collection to track student growth and adjust instructional strategies. 

  • Collaborated with occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists to integrate therapy goals into instruction.

• Blue Hole Primary School,
  First Grade Teacher, (2020–2021)

  • Facilitated distance learning instruction and ensured inclusion of students with special education needs.

• Scudder Primary School,
  Kindergarten Teacher, (2020–2021)

  • Provided differentiated instruction for diverse student populations, including gifted and talented students.

• WoodCrafters Home Products,
  Marketing Assistant (2009-2010)

  • Create marketing and branding materials using graphic design and photography

• The Brownsville Herald
  Copy Editor/Page Designer (2006-2009)

  • Wrote and edited copy for news and feature articles

  • Designed infographics and page layouts within tight deadlines to get newspaper to press       

Research and Scholarship

Chase, J., 2026. Anchoring, Evoking, Deepening: A Layered Qualitative Method for Exploring Echolalia in Autistic Autobiographical Memory. Poster presentation, 2026 INSAR Annual Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic.

Peer reviewed a manuscript with Dr. Carly Roberts for Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood. (May 2025)

Chase, J. (in data collection) Echoes of Meaning: A Critical Phenomenological Study of Autistic Adults’ Memories of Echolalic Communication

Publications

Chase, J., Travostino, G., & Beneke, M. (forthcoming). Unmasking Compliance and Cripping Refusals in/through Critical Literacy Research. In D. J. Connor (Ed.), Transforming Disability Research: Methodologies for Equity and Inclusion in Education. Routledge.

Chase, J. (manuscript under review). Language on Its Own Terms: Echolalia, Repetition, and Linguistic Justice. Target journal: Journal of Literary and Cultural Disability Studies

Certifications

• Texas Generalist (EC–6)

• Texas Special Education (EC–12)

• Texas ESL Supplement

• Google Educator, Level 1

Grants and Fellowships

• College of Education Autism Endowed Fellowship, University of Washington (2024)

• Community Partners Fellowship, University of Washington (2024–Present)

• Chase, J. (PI). Making Meaning Visible: How Communication Interpretations Become IEP Goals for Autistic Students. Proposal submitted to the Organization for Autism Research Graduate Research Grant.

• Chase, J. (Lead researcher). Listening Beyond Norms: Autism, Communication, and Disability Justice in the Classroom. Proposal submitted  for UW Center for Research and Education on Accessible Technology and Experiences Tier 1 Race, Disability & Technology Research Development Award.