College of Adaptive Arts
DeAnna Pursai has over two decades of experience in education, primarily focusing on special needs and literacy interventions. Currently serving as the Director of Development & Community Outreach and Executive Director/Co-Founder at the College of Adaptive Arts since August 2009, DeAnna is dedicated to providing equitable collegiate experiences for adults with special needs. Prior roles include District Literacy Coach for the San Jose Unified School District and Founder of Angels on Stage, a musical theatre troupe for special needs children. DeAnna's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Educational Policy with an emphasis on special education reform from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, along with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Purdue University.
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