Pavan J. Antony | Faculty Profiles

Diplomas/Degrees

Ed.D., Washington State University (2009)

Post Graduate, : Kerala University, India (2005)

MA Public administration, Kerala University, India (2004)

Personal Statement

I started my career in special education by working with children with disabilities in a special school. After completing a Masters degree in Public Administration, I served as an administrator and teacher for a special school for children with disabilities. After three years of working with children with special needs, I pursued my doctoral degree in special education at Washington State University, where my philosophy of educating children with disabilities changed from emphasizing the segregation of these children for special attention to including them as far as possible in a regular school setting. I strongly believe that no child should be segregated on the basis of his or her disability. It is the mindset of normal people which tells us whether or not to segregate or include an individual. While it takes a lot of effort and often great expense, inclusion of all children with disabilities in a school setting together with typically developing children is crucial for their future success as adults and citizens.

My purpose as a Professor of Special Education is to be a strong advocate for inclusion.
If we were to follow the opposite path, to continue segregating children with disabilities from attending a regular classroom due to his or her disability, we would be building communities that are not inclusive. Educational institutions should serve as strong pillars of every community. We should instill the ideal of inclusion in every child from the earliest age. In this way teachers will build strong, inclusive communities instead of walls of separation. Let's remember that:

Many of the things we need can wait. But the child cannot. Right now is the time his bones are being formed, his blood is being made and his sense being developed. To him, we cannot answer, Tomorrow. His name is (Iyer cited in Siddiqui, 2007, p.163).

Recent Courses

Adolescent Development

Childhood Development ( Birth To Grade 6 )

Foundations, Families,Cultures And Learning

Introduction To Special Education

Managing Inclusive Environments

The Child With Special Needs

Specialization/Interests

Inclusive Education
International Issues, Laws & Policies in Special Education
Family and Culture
Transition Issues and children with disabilities
Working with children with severe disabilities
Team Collaboration

Research Interests

International issues in Special Education,Parents children with disabilities from culturally diverse communities, Transition issues and students with disabilities, Individuals with Cerebral Palsy in College.

Books

Antony, P.J., & Shore, M. S. (2024). Teaching and Supporting Students with Disabilities During Times of CrisisCulturally Responsive Best Practices from Around the World. Routledge. Taylor & Francis Group.

Antony, P. J. & Vaughn-Shavuo, F. (2022).Creating Culturally Competent Teachers in Higher Education: As a Consequence of Cultural Immersion. SpringerBriefs in Education

Elayedath, R., Antony, P., & Joseph, B. (2022). Handbook of Sensory Impairments. Karnataka, India. Iterative International Publishers.

Antony, P. J. & Shore, S. M. (2015). College for students with disabilities: We do belong. Philadelphia,, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers..

Pavan John Antony (2013). Segregation hurts: Voices of Youth with Disabilities and Their Families in India. Sense.

Chapters

Pavan John Antony and Xyanthe Nicole Neider (2016). Multicultural Issues. In Anne M Mungai and Devin Thornburg (Eds.). SCHOOL REFORM IN HIGH NEED SCHOOLS: TEACHING THE NEXT GENERATION. Sense.

Articles

Antony, P.J & Lament, J (2022). Cross-cultural Learning Experiences Among Graduate Students in France and the United States: A Case Study. PCE2022 Conference Proceedings.2022

Antony, P. J., & Akinrinola, A. A. (2021) Underrepresented
Racial, Ethnic, and Ability Groups (UREAG): Scholarship, Community,
and Advocacy. Current Studies in Comparative Education, Science and Technology. 8 (126-128).

Antony, P.J and Vaughn-Shavuo, F. (2021). Tracking attitudinal changes among teacher candidates in support of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education. Current Studies in Comparative Education, Science and Technology. 7 (1-2), 10-26.

Antony, P.J. & Akinrinola, A.A (2020). Bridging Divides: Fostering Safe Spaces for Dialogue at CIES and Beyond. Comparative Education Review.64 (4), 777-779.

Antony, P.J. (2017).Education in Special Schools: A forced choice and a privilege. Case Studies from South India. Current Studies in Comparative Education, Science and Technology, 4(1), 10-32. ISSN 2465-7050 (print)

Antony, P.J. (2015), 51 Reasons Why individuals with disabilities should be encouraged to consider college after high school? LISSAH Journal, 1(2), 55-62.

Antony, P.J. (2013), Medical Professionals and families of children with disabilities: India Practical Tips for Collaboration. A Multi Disciplinary Journal on Holistic health, 1, 13 - 20.

Antony (2013), Special Education System in India History, Current Status and Future. Journal of International Special Needs Education. (CEC), 16(1), 5-16.

Antony, P.J (2012), How to build inclusive communities: Indian context. Journal of Experimental & Theoretical Research, 4, 1-18.

Antony, P. J. (2012), Understanding the History, Current Status & Future of Special Education in the United States. Loyola Journal of Social Sciences, 26(2), 251-265.

Antony (2011), Understanding Families from India Residing in the United States: Implications for Culturally Responsive Services. Multiple Voices for Ethnically Diverse Exceptional Learner CEC.

Antony (2011), Educating the Policymakers: The need for implementing inclusion. International Community International Issues Committee Newsletter.

Conference Presentations

Antony, P.J. (2024). Making Higher Education : Accessible for all students. at the International Seminar: Enhancing Lives: Inclusion, Higher education and Employment for Neurodivergent Individuals. at Vimal Jyothi Engineering College, Chemperi, Kerala, India.

Antony, P.J.(2024). Helping Individuals with Disabilities Navigate College.at Second International Conference on Comprehensive Education: Voices of Individuals with Disabilties. Mysore, Karnataka, India.

Antony, P.J.(2024). Involving Individuals with Disabilities and their Families to Help Transition from High School to Real World.at Second International Conference on Comprehensive Education: Voices of Individuals with Disabilties. Mysore, Karnataka, India.

Antony, P. J & Mungai, A (2024).Inequalities in Tenure and Promotion: How to protest and protect faculty of Color in higher education? Mentoring session. at CIES 2024: The Power Of Protest Conference. Miami, FL.Shajith, B., Shetty, A., & Antony, P.J. Inclusive Education from a Rights Perspective.at CIES 2024: The Power Of Protest Conference. Miami, FL.

Antony, P.J. (2023).Widening participation in Higher Education: Possibilities with people with disabilities. International Conference on Equitable and Inclusive Education: Learning for All. Kerala, India.

Antony, P.J. (2023). College Education for students with disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities. International Conference on Comprehensive education. Kerala, India.

Antony, P.J. (2023). Post secondary education, vocational training and independent living. International Conference on Comprehensive education. Kerala, India.

Antony, P.J (2023).Engaging and Supporting Individuals with Disabilities During Times of Crisis. in Improving Education for a more Equitable World, CIES conference 2023. Washington, D.C.

Antony, P. J & Mungai, A (2023). Empowering and Supporting Untenured faculty of Color in Higher Education – a mentoring session by UREAG. In Improving Education for a more Equitable World, CIES conference 2023. Washington, D.C.

Muthukad, G., Nisha, V. M., & Antony, P.J. (2023).Different Art Centre: A versatile arena for transforming the individuals with special needs – A model from South India. in Hawaii International Conference on Education: 21st Annual conference. In Honolulu, Hawaii.

Antony, P. J & Wang, XL (2023). Understanding the multiple
challenges of faculty with racial, ethnic, linguistic, and cultural diversities in higher education. in Hawaii International Conference on Education: 21st Annual conference. In Honolulu, Hawaii.

Courtne, T., Antony, P.J., & Richardson. J (2023).The Excellence Project: Differentiation - An After-School Program for Diverse Gifted Youth. in Hawaii International Conference on Education: 21st Annual conference. In Honolulu, Hawaii.

Antony, P.J & Lament, J (2022). Cross-cultural Learning Experiences Among Graduate Students in France and the United States: A Case Study. The Paris Conference on Education. in La Maison de la Chimie, Paris, France.

Antony, P.J. (2022) Navigating promotion and tenure as a faculty of color in higher education. in CIES2022, the 66th Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society:

Antony, P.J. (2021). Inclusive Education in the US:Promoting a Holistic Approach to the Integration of Refugee and Newcomer Students: Effective Policies and Practices (panel). in International conference Cross-Cultural Reflection on Inclusive Eduation. Morocco (virtual Presentation).

Antony, P.J. & Mungai, A.M (2021, April). How to navigate issues of systemic racism and survive the tenure process in higher education. UREAG highlighted session. In Social Responsibility within changing context, CIES 2021 Conference, Seattle, WA. (virutal presentation).

Rouhani, L., Anjali, A., Torres, A. J., Antony, P. J., Sawhney, S., Akinrinola, A, A. (2021, April).Navigating COVID-19: Experiences of students of color from around the world. In Social Responsibility within changing context, CIES 2021 Conference, Seattle, WA. (virutal presentation).

Antony, P.J. & Vaughn-Shavuo, F. (2021, April). Partnering with a CBO to create spaces for teacher candidate field experiences during COVID-19. In Social Responsibility within changing context, CIES 2021 Conference, Seattle, WA. (virutal presentation).

Antony, P, J., Kelly, K., Baxter, A., Seithers, L & Miorando, S. M. (2021). Presidential Featured Panel: Examining the COVID-19 pandemic through the lenses of gender, underrepresented groups, and new scholars. In Social Responsibility within changing context, CIES 2021 Conference, Seattle, WA. (virutal presentation).

Antony, P.J. & Shore, S.M. (2021) Understanding the Experiences of Individuals WithnDisabilities During COVID-19: India, USA, Perú, Australia. In Council for Exceptional Children Convention and Expo. Baltimore, MD. (Virtual Presentation).

Antony, P. J. & Vaughn-Shavuo, F. (2020).Pathways to Sustainability for community-Based education:Creating Namaste for Future teachers in Diverse Classrooms. In Education for Human, CIES 2020 Conference, Miami, Fl. (virutal presentation)

Antony, P.J. & Mungai, A.M (2020, March).Surviving the tenure track Windmill: facultyof color. UREAG highlighted session. In Education for Human, CIES 2020 Conference, Miami, Fl. (virutal presentation)

Antony, P.J. (2019, August).Transition to Adulthood: International and Cross-Cultural Perspectives. In International Conference: Research Based Practices in managing children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India.

Antony, P.J. (2019, August). Transition to Adulthood: Work, Community and Educational Success of children with ASD. In International Conference: Research Based Practices in managing children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India.

Antony, P. J., Appel, A., González, M.,Adebayo, S., & Akinrinola, A., A. (2019). Navigating the Academy: Administrative Leadership from Diverse Leaders and Diverse Student Experiences and other discussions. In Education for Sustainability, CIES 2019, San Francisco, California.

Antony, P. J., & Mungai, A (2019). The bumpy road from Assitant to Associate Professor. In Education for Sustainability, CIES 2019, San Francisco, California.

Antony, P.J. & Shore, S.M.(2018). Social Experiences of People with Disabilities: Life after High School. 5th World Autism Organisation International Congress 2018. Houston, Texas.

Antony, P.J. (2018) Voices of future teachers observing in Culturally Diverse Classrooms. 2018 Northeast Regional Conference of the Comparative International Education Society. Albany, New York.

Antony, P. J. (2018). Social experiences of people with disabilities: Life after high school. In 62nd Annual Comparitive and International Education Society Conference. Mexico City, Mexico. Antony, P. J. & Vaughn-Shavuo, F. (2018).Strengthening teacher preparatory programs by placing students in culturally diverse classrooms. In 62nd Annual Comparitive and International Education Society Conference. Mexico City, Mexico.

Antony, P. J., Mungai, A., & Gonzalez, M. (2018). Voices of Culturally Diverse Scholars in Higher Education: Highlighted session. In 62nd Annual Comparitive and International Education Society Conference. Mexico City, Mexico.

Antony, P. J. (2018). Cultural immersion and student learning through study abroad programs. Spokane, Washington.

Antony, P.J & Vaughn-Shavuo, F. (2017). Tracking attitudinal changes in suppport of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality of education. 2017 Institute of the Center for Education Diplomacy: Building bridges for Children's education. Washington, D.C.

Mungai, A.M. &Antony, P.J (2017). Facilitating Diversity and Inclusion Discussions in the Classroom. Teaching and Learning Conference: Small shifts big Impact. Garden City, NY.

Antony, P. J. (2017). Making Higher Education Accessible for all Learners: Experiences of students with Cerebral Palsy. In 61st Annual Meeting of the Comparative International Education Society. Atlanta, Georgia.

Antony, P.J & Mathew, S (2016). College Education for Students with Disabilities: India and the United States. In Comparitive International Education Society. Vancouver, Canada, Canada.

Rubin, S., & Antony, P. J. (2016). International Technology Use for Individuals with Disabilities and International Inclusive Learning Technology Issues. (Round Table). In Annual Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Savannah, GA.

Antony, P. J. & Kwan, G (2015). Listening to the College Experiences of Youth from Culturally Diverse Background. In TASH. Portland, OR.

Antony, P.J & Cueva, C. (2015). Parents as Advocates and Leaders: Learning from Parents’ Expertise. In The Second Annual Symposium: Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Preschool Learners with Special Needs. Garden City, NY.

Antony, P.J. (2015). Internationalizing traditional teacher preparatory programs through study abroad Programs: Special education in India. In Second Annual International Conference on Transnational Education and Learning. Ohio, Columbus, OH.

Antony, P. J. & Kwan, G. (2014). Pathway to Employment: Helping ELL Youth with disabilities for Employment. In 2014, December TASH Conference. Washington D.C..

Antony, P. J. (2014). Exploring the cultural beliefs and practices for teachers and students with disabilities. 13th Annual Partnerships in Health Conference: Campuses, Communities and Schools Working Together to Improve the Health of Youth. In 13th Annual Partnerships in Health Conference: Campuses, Communities and Schools Working Together to Improve the Health of Youth. NY.

Antony, P. J. & Cueva. C (2014). Parent Panel: Voices from Experience.k. In Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners with Special Needs and Their Families in Early Childhood Settings Symposium. NY.

Antony, P. J. & Cueva. C (2014). Collaborating with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families of Children with Special Needs. Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners with Special Needs and Their Families in Early Childhood Settings. In Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners with Special Needs and Their Families in Early Childhood Settings Symposium. NY.

Antony, P. J. (2014). Medical Professionals and families of children with disabilities: India Practical Tips for Collaboration. In Comparative International Education Society : Revisioning Education for All. Toronto, Canada.

Invited Presentations

Rosenblum., L, Antony, P.J., & Ross.. N. (2021). UDL Toolkit: How to Create a Welcoming Environment for Students with Social Emotional Differences and Other Disabilities. Adelphi’s Teaching & Learning Conference, Garden City, New York.

Antony, P.J. (2019, August). Helping students with autism succeedin College. In International Autism conference. Trivandrum, Kerala, India.

Antony, P.J. (2019, June). School to College for students with disabilites. seminar for professionals and parents of CASP in Lima, Peru.

Antony, P.J. (2017, July). Higher Eduation for Persons with disabilities: crosscultural prespectives. In International seminar on Higher Education. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India.

Antony, P.J (2016, July). Understanding the lives of children with disabilities and the need for inclusion. LISSAH college affiliated to Calicut University, Calicut, Kerala, India.

Antony, P.J (2016, July). Inclusion of children with disabilities and real challenges (Graduate student panel). Assumption College affiliated to Mahatma University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.

Antony, P.J (2016, July). Disability, inclusion and transition into real world - International Perspective. Centre for Research and Education for Social Transformation (CREST), Calicut, Kerala, India.

Antony,P.J. (2015, August). Inclusive Education the Past Present and Future (graduate student forum). National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.

Antony,P.J. (2015, August). Differentiated Instruction: Demystifying the Challenges in inclusive education (faculty panel). National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.

Antony, P. J. (2015, March). Higher education in the United States: Accessibility and daily challenges for individuals with Cerebral Palsy,. Institut national supérieur de formation et de recherche pour l’éduca, Paris, France.

Pavan John Antony (2012, December). Human Rights and Social Work Practice. Human Rights Day in India, Calicut, KA, India.

Pavan John Antony (2012, August). The significance of Cross-cultural Research and exchange program in Indo-American context. ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS OF INDIAN ORIGIN, INC., Elmwood Park, NJ.

Pavan John Antony (2012, January). Transition Issues and Children with disabilities. Mahatma Gandhi University, kottayam, kA, India.

Other Work

Antony, P.J (6th November 2018) Successful Transition from High School to College:
A Focus on Students with Disabilities. Expert Panelist

Dissertations Chaired

Killian Elaine Folse (2024).An Inquiry into Parent-Child Intersubjectivity and Its Influence on the Conception of Self in the Child with Developmental Differences. (committee member)

Ozog, V.A. (2023). Psychiatry and Inequality: A Critical Inquiry with Clinical Implications. (Committee member)

Leah Nicholls (2016). The Skills System. The Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University (Committee member).

Secil Arac-Orhun (2016). Narrating the experience of chronic psychiatric difficulties: Adapting to Alterations of Narrative in the Context of Psychosis. The Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University (Committee member).

Mercy Joseph (2016). Faith-based Leaders caring for Older Adults in a Natural Disaster: A study of Hurricane Sandy. Molloy College, Nursing (External Committee member).

Yasanthi A. Soans (2012). Narratives of Mothering Across Place, Time, and Generation: Immigration and Motherhood for Two Generations of South Asian Women in the United States. The Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University (Committee member).

Avihavy sanders (2012). Siblings of People Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder: Positive Outcomes and Family Dynamics. The Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University (Committee member).

Ester Goldvarg (2011). Predictors of Revenge Motivation: An Exploration of Personality Variables, Relational Histories, and Situational Factors. The Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University (Committee member).

Theses Advised

Julianna Sacramone (2022, May) The Negative Effects Associated with the Stigma of Being a Neurodivergent Child and the Importance of Anticipatory Guidance by Healthcare Workers. Honors college, Adelphi University. (Committee Member). Chair:Karen Mancini.

Honors and Accomplishments

Recipient of International Faculty Development Grant for participation in the CIEE seminar in France (2012 Summer)

Professional Activities

Chair (2018- 2019): Underrepresented Racial, Ethnic, and Ability Groups Committee. In COMPARATIVE & INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SOCIETY.

Interim Chair (2017-2018): Underrepresented Racial, Ethnic, and Ability Groups Committee. In COMPARATIVE & INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SOCIETY.

Outreach officer (2016-2017): Underrepresented Racial, Ethnic, and Ability Groups Committee. In COMPARATIVE & INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SOCIETY.

Editorial Review Board member (since 2010)International Journal of Inclusive Education.

Editorial Review Board member (since 2010) Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development.

Study Abroad Program C0-director to Paris (2015 Spring Break)

Interim Chair International chapter TASH) - an international organization for people with severe disabilities.

External evaluator and consultant for Open Doors for Multicultural Families (Seattle, WA)Community Parent Resource Center Grant.

Committee member for thesis:

a.2014:Melissa Felson (2014) Implementing Attachment-Based Relationship-Focused Interventions to Improve the Parent-Child Relationships and Therapeutic Outcomes of Children with ASD and their Caregivers. Honors College Thesis, Adelphi University. Chair: Peter Costello

b.2013: Madeline Dressner (2013) Perceptions of Resiliency with Elementary School Aged Children and Their Implications for Teaching and Curriculum. Honors College Thesis, Adelphi University. Chair: Devin Thornburg

Study Abroad Program (India) Leader(2012) - India Special education. An opportunity for students to travel to India and learn special education. (every other year) . next trip 2014 january.