Michael P Alfono

Dr. Michael P. Alfano formerly served as Professor and Chair of the Department of Special Education and Reading at Southern Connecticut State University. Prior to that, he served, first, as Director of the Graduate Teacher Preparation Program and, then, as Executive Director of Teacher Preparation Programs in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Alfano has published widely in the fields of teacher preparation, reading, and special education. He holds a B.S. from Southern Connecticut State University, an M.Ed. from DePaul University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Special Education from the University of Connecticut.