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Connor See

Connor See

He/Him
  • Adjunct Lecturer

Contact

connor.see@northwestern.edu

Academic Area

Teaching, Learning, and Education

Research Interests

Gendered leadership, principal retention, special education, inclusive practices, and educator preparation focused on equity, policy, and sustainable leadership pathways in diverse K-12 and higher education contexts.

Biography

I have been actively involved in the field of education since 2013, bringing a broad range of experiences across both K–12 and higher education settings. My career began in the Chicagoland area, where I served as a special education teacher and case manager for students in grades PreK through 12. During this time, I supported learners with diverse needs across elementary, middle, and high school settings, developing and implementing IEPs, co-teaching in general education classrooms, and leading inclusive instructional practices.

Following several years in the classroom, I transitioned into school leadership, serving as an administrator at the elementary/middle school levels while also supporting district-wide initiatives around inclusive education and staff development. My work expanded into higher education, where I’ve taught undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, teacher preparation, and educational administration at institutions including Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Illinois State University, and Northwestern University.

When I’m not teaching MSED courses, I serve as an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Undergraduate Special Education Program at National Louis University.

Education

  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (ABD)
  • M.S.Ed. in Educational Administration, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2020
  • B.S. in Special Education, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2015
  • A.A., Richland Community College, 2013

Awards and Honors

  • 2023–2024 - Nominated for Excellence in Teaching, National Louis University
  • 2021–2022 - SEHHB Alumni Feature, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
  • 2020–2021 - Featured Administrator, “Surviving Covid Chaos” Webinar (IASA/IPA)
  • 2014–2015 - Excellence in Special Education Award, SIUE