Andrea and Deverett Jasper

Andrea “Angie” Jasper, Ph.D., first became interested in supporting individuals with disabilities because of her youngest brother, Marcus. Her love for him sparked her desire to advocate for and serve individuals with disabilities. With the support of her husband, Deverett, Angie began her teaching career as a paraeducator and later as a special educator before transitioning into higher education. She now works to support teacher candidates interested in becoming special educators through her role as a professor and associate dean.

Angie was the 2023 president of the Council for Exceptional Children and considered it a privilege to serve in that capacity. Her time as president was meaningful because it allowed her the opportunity to work with others to amplify efforts to improve the success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.

Angie has been actively involved with CEC since joining in 2008 and has held various volunteer leadership positions, including chair of the Diversity Caucus for CEC’s Teacher Education Division, treasurer for the Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners, and member of the editorial board for CEC’s journal TEACHING Exceptional Children. She has also served on the presidential line for the Michigan state unit.

Angie earned a B.A. in African American Studies, an M.S.Ed., and a Ph.D. in Special Education from Purdue University. Angie and her husband, Deverett, are excited that they can express their appreciation for CEC through their membership in the Elizabeth Farrell Society.

Angie and Deverett joined the Elizabeth Farrell Society in 2023.