Jay Butler – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
What are your research interests?
Universal Design for Learning, Whole Child Practices, Asset-Based Pedagogy, and Family/Community Partnerships
Why are you part of the RISE grant?
I am excited, humbled, and honored to be a member of this RISE cohort. I am committed to partnering with youth with educational disabilities, their support networks, and school staff to co-establish learning environments that empower youth to achieve their hopes and dreams by leveraging their strengths.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
I would trace my ancestry and visit each of my regions of origin while vlogging my experiences.