Shahida Persad, M.S.Ed

Program specialist, elementary and secondary curriculum and instruction

persadsm@vcu.edu 

Education

  • Master of Science in Education-Special Education,  University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (2003)
  • Bachelor of Science-Communicative Disorders,  University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (2000)

Professional experiences

  • Coordinator of Special Education – Bettie Weaver Elementary, Chesterfield County Public Schools (2024–2025)
  • Project Coordinator – Radford University Training & Technical Assistance Center (TTAC) (2018–2024)
  • Special Education Teacher – West Salem Elementary & G.W. Carver Elementary, Salem City Schools (2012–2018)
  • Elementary Program Support Teacher / Evaluator – Oshkosh Area School District (2010–2012)
  • Special Education Teacher – Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (EBD) (2008–2010)
  • Special Education Teacher – Autism (2004–2008)
  • Special Education Teacher – Cross-Categorical (Monolingual) – Milwaukee Public Schools (2003–2004)

Endorsements/licensure

  • Special Education General Curriculum K-12