Samantha Murray, EdD, BCBA, currently serves as Program Coordinator and Professor at South Suburban College since July 2023 and has held the position of Adjunct Professor at Roosevelt University since August 2021. With a diverse background in education, Samantha has experience as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with Chicago Public Schools from May 2017 to August 2023, providing differentiated instruction and fostering student engagement. Prior roles include teaching English as a Second Language with VIPKID and music classes for young children at Kindermusik with Pat. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Roosevelt University, a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, a Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.