Professor of Radiologic Science, teaching in positioning, patient care, human structure and function, pathophysiology, and health systems.

I am a Clinical Assistant Professor with the UNC Physician Assistant Program, where I support students throughout both the preclinical and clinical phases of their education. My primary focus is on teaching patient assessment, using interactive and student-centered learning strategies to help future PAs build strong clinical reasoning skills. In addition to my teaching responsibilities, I serve as the Chair of Admissions, where I help guide the selection of the next generation of compassionate and capable healthcare professionals.

My work explores the intersections of disability, race, and education, focusing on the narratives and practices that shape educational experiences for students labeled with severe dis/abilities. Using post-critical ethnography and discourse analysis, my research and writing challenges deficit-based models and centers dialogic, relational, and justice-driven practices. As part of the Project VC team at the Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, I support school-based teams in designing and delivering comprehensive literacy instruction through the development of assessment tools, educator training, and implementation frameworks. Across my research, writing, and professional learning design, I am committed to shifting power and perception in schools through deep listening, critical inquiry, and pedagogies rooted in interdependence.

My work has focused on the neuropsychological topography and associated factors in pediatric chronic illness, neurological disorders/conditions, genetic disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Additionally, my work has extended into interventions programs that have spanned educational, cognitive, and pharmacological types of treatment across various childhood conditions.

Dr. Greer is an Assistant Professor whose research focuses on interdisciplinary, applied approaches to literacy and communication for students with extensive support needs. Her work explores how collaborative, cross-disciplinary efforts can lead to deeper understandings of educational challenges and the development of sustainable, evidence-based solutions that translate into real-world practice.
Dr. Greer began her research career at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, where she worked on alternate assessments based on alternate achievement standards (AA-AAS), the measurement of achievement growth, and the alignment of special education instruction with state standards and assessments. This foundational experience continues to inform her current work, particularly in the development of instructional resources in both literacy and mathematics.
At the University of North Carolina, she has co-led several research initiatives aimed at improving communication, literacy, and mathematics outcomes for students with extensive support needs. Her current work as co-Principal Investigator includes the development of a technology platform and implementation model to support data-based decision-making among educators and related service providers. This project is designed to enhance student engagement and literacy development through accessible, research-driven strategies.
In addition, Dr. Greer contributes to projects that equip educators with a comprehensive suite of training and support resources for teaching reading, writing, language, and communication as integrated components of literacy instruction. Across all of her work, she is committed to creating tools and models that are not only grounded in rigorous research but also designed for long-term use in educational settings. Her overarching goal is to support teachers and schools in improving instructional practices and outcomes for students with extensive support needs through research that is both innovative and practical.

The Associate Chair collaborates closely with the Sr. Associate Dean and Chair to guide the Department’s strategic direction and ensure its mission is fulfilled. The Associate Chair for Administration (ACA) leads key areas including financial planning, clinical operations, human resources, sponsored programs, marketing, and governance.