Dr. Kimberly Austin

Kimberly Austin has been at New Roads School for 17 years, currently in the role of Dean of Access, Equity, Inclusion & Engagement. She also has been an Adjunct Professor of Biology at Moorpark College for the past 18 years. Kimberly received her B.S. degree in Aquatic Biology from University of California, Santa Barbara, M.S. in Physiology and Behavioral Biology from San Francisco State University, and Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership from California Lutheran University.

Kimberly's research interests focus on faculty support of and best practices for teaching students with autism and other disabilities. Kimberly has co-authored articles on best practices for teaching and advising students with disabilities in publications such as Currents in Teaching and Learning and the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability. In addition, Kimberly has presented as part of national conferences, as well as for professional development and graduate student trainings at independent secondary schools, community colleges and universities. Kimberly considers herself a native of Southern California, having lived there for more than 30 years, and enjoys spending time outdoors with her two children in her free time.