Luann L. Ley Davis, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Special Education at East Tennessee State University with more than 26 years of experience in special education and over eight years in higher education. Her expertise includes extensive support needs, intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, peer-mediated instruction, inclusive STEM, assistive technology, general curriculum access, teacher preparation, and advocacy. Her research addresses persistent barriers that limit meaningful participation in rigorous academic instruction. Current projects examine PMI STEM models that strengthen inclusive learning and explore EEG/BCI technology for early identification, understanding cognitive processing, and improving academic access and outcomes for individuals with disabilities.