Jamie Doronkin

Jamie Doronkin, PhD, is a Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Instructor at Fontbonne University in St. Louis, MO. She most recently served as the Director for the Fontbonne EdD Program in Collaborative High Impact Instruction and was the co-developer of the EdD program at Fontbonne. Dr. Doronkin has earned dual bachelor’s degrees in special education and Elementary Education from Oklahoma Christian University, a master’s degree in special education from the University of Central Oklahoma, and a doctoral degree in Special Education with a secondary transition focus from the University of Oklahoma. Research interests for Dr. Doronkin include trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive educator preparation practices, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), adverse community experiences, and the impact of these adverse experiences on learning and brain development. Dr. Doronkin has presented locally, regionally, and nationally on self-care survival strategies; IEP meeting behaviors; and family and sibling disability-related dynamics that include the impact of trauma, transition into adulthood, and self-determination and self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Her most recent studies and training include body-centered and somatic movement therapy practices.