DTORF - Key Persons

Mary M. Wood, M.Ed., Ed.D, has focused her professional life on improving the lives of troubled children, teens, and their families by translating theory and research into interventions shown to be effective. As professor emerita of special education at the University of Georgia, Dr. Wood currently is advisor for distance learning, research, and publication activities for Developmental Therapy-Teaching and international expansion. Connecting best practices in mental health and special education has been a continuing endeavor for Dr. Wood. Her academic preparation in early childhood and elementary education, special education, and clinical psychology, with degrees from Goucher College and the University of Georgia, has enabled her to synthesize theory and research across disciplines. To this academic background, she adds 25 years of direct work with children of all ages who have social, emotional, and behavioral disabilities.