Dr. Carol Quirk is the founder, former Chief Executive Officer, and current Director of Special Projects for the Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE). For the last 30 years, Carol has worked with States, districts, schools, and families to promote inclusive education practices, including the design and implementation of the MCIE school transformation process, resulting in systemic change in over 100 schools, and the inclusion of hundreds of children with disabilities, especially those with extensive support needs. Carol received her doctorate from Johns Hopkins University, and Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Connecticut. Previously, she was a teacher of students with autism in Connecticut, a psychologist in a community living agency serving adults with developmental disabilities, a technical assistance director for early intervention programs in North Carolina, a consultant to the Philadelphia School System, and the Executive Director of East Baltimore Resources, Inc., providing supported employment services to adults with disabilities. Carol has received numerous community awards and was named to the President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities in 2011 and 2012.