About the Author

 Dr. Comfort Walker is an award-winning teacher. A National Board-certified teacher of students with disabilities. A national board-certified elementary school teacher in grades k-6. An international special education consultant. An instructional facilitator, workshop facilitator, and entrepreneur.

Dr. Walker has worked in special education for over 18+ years as a classroom teacher. She is also a facilitator supporting and encouraging educators to develop a more profound understanding of how to support students' emotional wellbeing. And at the same time, helping teachers rewire many of their mindsets, habits, and practices as educators.

Dr. Walker is the founder of the disabilities awareness teacher support service (DATSS), which can be found at www.datss.org; in this space and beyond, Dr. Walker continues to advocate for best practices for teachers working with students with disabilities. Dr. Walker works with a small select group of teachers looking to improve their skills in being effective and efficient when working with students with disabilities.

Dr. Walker has her Bachelor's in Special Education and Master's in Special Education with a specialization in Low Incidence Disabilities from Kean University, USA. And a Doctorate in International Education at NorthCentral University, USA.