Dr. Joanne Van Boxtel

Associate Professor of Education

Dr. Joanne Van Boxtel joined Vanguard in 2023 and is proud alumnae. She was a special education teacher and teacher leader in the Long Beach Unified School District for 14 years. She is passionate about inclusive education and is serving as the Faculty Director for Special Education. Her research interests include teacher education and special education, teaching and learning for students with disabilities, and international inclusive education. Her pursuit of vocation as mission led her to opportunities to provide training on inclusive education to teachers and specialists in Romania and El Salvador. Dr. Van Boxtel enjoys spending time with family, traveling, running, cooking, reading, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts. She is an avid Ohio sports fan!