Marilyn Friend

Marilyn Friend, Ph.D., has spent her career as a general education and special education teacher, researcher, professor, administrator, teacher educator, and staff developer. She served as CEC president in 2011 and is professor emerita of education in the Department of Specialized Education Services at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Dr. Friend is also a Fulbright Scholar and has consulted with thousands of school professionals nationally and internationally. Her contributions to the field include five books, as well as more than 90 articles, chapters, and other materials. Her work has been recognized with several lifetime achievement awards.

Marilyn joined the Elizabeth Farrell Society in 2022.