School of Inclusive & Special Education, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
Christina Hannify is an Assistant Professor in the School of Inclusive and Special Education at the Institute of Education, Dublin City University. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from University College Dublin and qualified as a primary school teacher at St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra. She has also completed postgraduate qualifications in inclusive and special education, special educational needs, and educational leadership and management. Christina previously worked as a teacher in both mainstream and special school contexts and served as an Advisor with the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), supporting schools and educators in the implementation of inclusive practices and educational supports for learners with additional needs. Her teaching and research interests include inclusive education, autism, language and communication, literacy and dyslexia, and evidence-informed practice. She is currently undertaking PhD research focused on early identification and intervention for children with, or at risk of, reading difficulties, with a particular interest in implementation and sustainability within educational settings. Her research also draws on participatory and collaborative approaches, working alongside educators, families, practitioners and learners to co-design and evaluate educational supports and interventions. She has published and presented nationally and internationally in the areas of literacy, inclusion and special education.
