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Dr. Jie Zhang, PHD

(She/Her/Hers)

Professor

(585) 395-5547
jzhang@brockport.edu
Office: Brown Building 204

Recipient of the Chancellor's Award for

Teaching

Education

PhD, Tennessee Technological University
BS, Jiangsu Institute of Petrochemical Technology, now Changzhou University

Areas of Specialty

Interventions and assessments for children with disabilities, especially children with autism.

Research Interests

Interventions for children with disabilities, especially children with autism
Services for children and their families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Student faculty collaboration

SUNY Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Teaching, State University of New York (SUNY) (2017)
Zhang, J., & Yu, N. (2026). EduAlly: A scalable AI-powered tutoring practice integrating interdisciplinary collaboration and student experiential learning. SUNY Effective Online Practices Award – 3rd Place. SUNY Online.
SUNY COIL Ambassador, SUNY (2025-2026)
Outstanding Service to the University Award, SUNY Brockport (2025)
Outstanding Service to the New York Conference on Asian Studies (NYCAS) 2025
Zhang, J., Yu, N., & Mitra, S. (2025). AI-powered study tutoring application: Enhancing student learning in online education. SUNY Effective Online Practices Award - 2nd Place. SUNY Online.
Selected Member: NYSUT Leadership Institute (2024-2025)
Selected Inaugural Member: NYSUT BIPOC Pathways to Leadership Project (2023-2024)
Inaugural Outstanding Global Engagement Award, SUNY Brockport (2022-2023)
Open SUNY 2018 Online Teaching Ambassador, SUNY (2018)

Zhang, J., Fonseca-Llorca, L. E., Davies, L., Mitra, S., & Yu, N. (2025). AI-powered tutoring: An interdisciplinary approach to enhancing college student learning outcomes. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 27(2), 330-337. doi: https://doi.org/10.22488/okstate.25.100628
Zhang, J., Capellini, V., Rocha, E. P., Lamônica, D. A. C., & Muñoz-Martinez, Y. (2025). Editorial: Cross-sectoral collaboration in inclusive education. Frontiers in Psychology, 16. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1697199
Zhang, J. (2025, September). Supporting faculty in AI implementation for teaching and learning across SUNY. In 2025 SUNY UFS Annual Report (pp. 3–6). SUNY University Faculty Senate (UFS).
Orzech, M. J., Zhang, J., Orzel, V., Sultana, S., Thompsell, A., Wood, J., & Yu, N. (2025). All about OER - why, what, how, and so what: A collective case study. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 53(3), 1-18. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/00472395241309876
Capellini, V. L. M. F., Zhang, J., Garcia, L. M., Hashimoto, M. S., & da Rocha, E. P. (2025). Positive and negative aspects of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in the view of Brazilian university students who received university assistance. Frontiers in Education, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2025.1421250
Kim, E. J., Zhang, J., & Kang, J. (2025). Chapter 4. Historical, cultural, and social influence on Asian families’ perspectives to disability categories and the implication to the teachers in the U.S. In M. Williams-Johnson & N. Rickert (Eds.), Critical analysis of parental involvement in schools: Working with families across sociocultural context (pp. 78–91). Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003407362-6
Zhang, J., & Sarrazin, N. (Eds.). (2025). Asian perspectives on education: Inclusivity and diversity. Vernon Press. https://vernonpress.com/book/2083
Sarrazin, N., & Zhang, J. (2025). Introduction–Asian perspectives on education: Inclusivity and diversity. In J. Zhang & N. Sarrazin (Eds.), Asian perspectives on education: Inclusivity and diversity (pp. ix–xxi). Vernon Press.
Zhang, J., & He, F. (2025). Chapter 3. Building a sense of belonging: Two Chinese female academics’ journey in higher education institutions in the United States. In J. Zhang & N. Sarrazin (Eds.), Asian perspectives on education: Inclusivity and diversity (pp. 47–68). Vernon Press.
Zhang, J., & Pearlman, A. G. (2025). Chapter 8. Connecting East with West through sustaining virtual exchange partnerships. In J. Zhang & N. Sarrazin (Eds.), Asian perspectives on education: Inclusivity and diversity (pp. 145–162). Vernon Press.
Sokol, M., & Zhang, J. (2024). The implementation of intercultural communication paradigm within the framework of COIL internationalization. In J. Szempruch, A. Kotowska, & J. Gatkowsski (Eds.), Edukacja w procesie przemian. Realia, perspektywy rozwoju i potential innowacyjny. (pp. 119-129). Impuls.
Zhang, J. (2024). Early childhood education in China. In M. Sokol (Ed.), Стратегії міжкультурної та іншомовної комунікації крізь призму лінгводидактичної парадигми : колективна монографія. (pp. 111-122). Тернопіль: ТНПУ ім. В. Гнатюка.
Xue, J., Akers, J., Olmstead, K., & Zhang, J. (2024). Disciplinary literacy as civic empowerment to address food insecurity and inequity. In C. E. Scott, D. M. Miller, & M. Albert (Eds.), Cultivating literate citizenry through interdisciplinary instruction (pp. 251–268). IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0843-1
Sokol, M., & Zhang, J. (2023). Expanding educational spaces of cooperation and social relations through technology-enhanced international virtual exchanges. Edukacja Międzykulturowa, 4(23), 164–174. doi: 10.15804/em.2023.04.11
Orzech, M., Zhang, J., Pearlman, A., Kegler, J., & Greenfield, V. (2023). Building global relationships: OER in Collaborative Online International Learning courses. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 52(2), 145–164. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/00472395231206812
Zhang, J., Sokol, M., & Boyer, C. (2023). Time zones, pandemic, and war, Oh my! The challenges of conducting an international virtual exchange. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 25(1 & 2), 309–313.
Zhang, J., Desrochers, M., & Fensken, M. (2023). Evaluation of teacher, self-assessment, and combined feedback to increase students’ behavioral observation skills. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 35(1), 48–66.
Zhang, J. (2023). Building a sense of belonging through an international faculty learning community. In Bouton, B. (Ed), Surviving and changing the culture of White, patriarchal higher education: Personal essays of struggle and hope (pp. 99–104). Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Olmstead, K., Kalenda, P., Rath, L., Xue, J., & Zhang, J. (2023). Empathy throughout the curriculum: Using picture books to promote activism and equity. The Language and Literacy Spectrum, 33(1), Article 4.
Zhang, J. (2023). Preparing preservice teachers for inclusive education through standards-based curriculum. Revista Inclusão & Sociedade – Revincluso, 2(3).
Zhang, J., Pearlman, A. G., & Kegler, J. (2022). Preparing for technology dependency through global virtual exchange courses with the faculty-librarian-instructional designer collaboration. In P. Bawa (Ed), Preparing faculty for technology dependency in the Post-COVID-19 Era (pp. 73–92). IGI Global. doi: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9235-9.ch005
Rak, L., Olmstead, K., Zhang, J., & Pelttari, C. (2021). Graduate literacy students’ reading completion. Brock Education: A Journal of Educational Research and Practice, 31(1), 22–38.
Zhang, J., & Pearlman, A. (2021). Adapting technology in a virtual exchange project across the U.S. and China. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 23(1 & 2), 277–280.
Cheema, S. E., & Zhang, J. (2021). Motivation and learning: Need-supportive teaching style to engage Gen Z. In R. Robinson (Eds.), Communication instruction in the Generation Z classroom: Educational explorations (pp. 9–24). Lexington Books: Rowman and Littlefield Publishing Group.
Zhang, J., Capellini, V. L. M. F., & Barbosa, I. (2020). Building intercultural competence through the BRaVE program across U.S. and Brazil. In A. C. B. Salomão & J. C. F. Junior (Eds.), Perspectivas de internacionalização em casa: intercâmbio virtual por meio do Programa BRaVE-UNESP (pp. 79–90). Cultura Acadêmica.
Rath, L., Olmstead, K., Zhang, J., & Beach, P. (2019). Hearing students’ voices: Understanding student perspectives of online learning. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, 22(4), 1–13.
Zhang, J.. Wright, A. M., Kim, E. J., & Szilágyi, J. (2019). A collaborative journey toward inclusive teacher education programs. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 21(1), 37–51.
Kim, E. J., Zhang, J. & Sun, X. (2019). Comparison of special education in the United States, Korea, and China. International Journal of Special Education, 33(4), 796–814.
Zhang, J., & Pearlman, A. (2018). Expanding access to international education through technology enhanced collaborative online international learning (COIL) courses. The International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 14(1), 1–11.
Desrochers, M., Zhang, J., Caron, S., & Steinmiller, J. (2018). An experimental comparison of the effect of teacher versus self‐evaluation/self‐reflection feedback on college students’ behavioral observation skills. Journal of Behavioral Education, 1–17. doi: 10.1007/s10864‐018‐09313‐6
Mayton, M. R., Zhang, J., Carter, S. L., & Suppo, J. L. (2017). Evaluating the readiness of special education doctoral students to apply standards of evidence-based practice to single-case research. Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 17(1), 64–73. doi: 10.1111/1471-3802.12103
Zhang, J., Fallon, M. A., & Wright, A. (2016). Implementing portfolios using Tk20: An educational assessment system. International Journal of Special Education, 31(2), 169–185.
Zhang, J., Nam, Y., & Pelttari, C. (2016). Perspectives on Educative Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA) from teacher candidates and college supervisors. Korean Journal of Teacher Education, 32(3), 29–58. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.14333/KJTE.2016.32.3.29
Zhang, J., & Kim, E. J. (2016). Children from Chinese and Korean immigrant families and their education: An exploratory study. The International Journal of Community Diversity, 16(1), 15–34. doi: http://ijdc.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.242/prod.76
Zhang, J., Russo, T. J., & Fallon, M. A. (2015). Impact of technology devices on college students’ stress levels of using technology. The International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 11(2), 90–103.
Russo, T. J., Zhang, J., & Fallon, M. A. (2015). Influence of perceived technology use of university students on academic and social performance in college. The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Communication, 10(2), 17–31.
Zhang, J., Fallon, M. A., & Russo, T. J. (2014). Impact of technology devices on college students’ comfortable levels of using technology. The International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, 10(2), 120–132.
Russo, T. J., Fallon, M. A., Zhang, J., & Acevedo, V. C. (2014). Today’s university students and their need to connect. Brock Education: A Journal of Educational Research and Practice, 23(2), 84–96.
Mayton, M. R., Carter, S. L., Zhang, J., & Wheeler, J. J. (2014). Intrusiveness of behavioral treatments for children with autism and developmental disabilities: An initial investigation. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 49(1), 92–101.
Zhang, J., LeSavoy, B., Lieberman, L., & Barrett, L. (2014). Faculty learning community (FLC) on student leadership: Applying student voices to leadership development. Mountain Rise: The International Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 8(2), 1–18. doi: http://mountainrise.wcu.edu/index.php/MtnRise/article/view/250
Zhang, J., & Pelttari, C. (2013). Exploring the emotions and needs of English Language Learners: Facilitating pre-service and in-service teachers’ recognition of the tasks facing language learners. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, 34(7), 1–16. 10.1080/01434632.2013.822505
Zhang, J., & Fallon, M. A. (2013). Supporting the language development and service needs of young children from Chinese immigrant families: Utilizing best practices from international education. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Social Studies, 1, 9–22.
Fallon, M. A., & Zhang, J. (2013). Inclusive collaborating with families of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD): Perceptions of families, pre-service and in-service level teachers. Journal of Educational Thought, 46(1), 45–62.
Zhang, J., Mayton, M. R. & Wheeler, J. J. (2013). Effectiveness of gluten-free and casein-free diets for individuals with autism spectrum disorders: An evidence-based research synthesis. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 48(2), 277–288.
Fallon, M. A., Zhang, J., & Kim, E. J. (2011). Using course assessments to train teachers in functional behavioral assessment (FBA) and behavior intervention plan (BIP) techniques. Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 12(1), 50–58.
Zhang, J., & Wheeler, J. J. (2011). A meta-analysis of peer-mediated interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorders. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 46(1), 62–77.
Mayton, M. R., Wheeler, J. J., Menendez, A. L., & Zhang, J. (2010). An analysis of evidence-based practices in the education of learners with autism spectrum disorders. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 45(4), 539–551.
Zhang, J., Fallon, M. A., & Kim, E. J. (2010). The Reggio Emilia curricular approach for enhancing play development of young children. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 12, 85–99.
Zhang, J., & Wheeler, J. J. (2010). Mercury and autism: A review. Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, 45(1), 107–115.
Manaseri, C., Kim, E. J., & Zhang, J. (2010). An administrator’s view of inclusion as a parent of a child with special needs. Duets and Dialogue: Voices on Inclusive Practices in Our Schools, 60–68.
Zhang, J. (2008). The efficacy of peer-mediated interventions for promoting social interactions among young children with autism spectrum disorders: A meta-analysis. Dissertation Abstract International, 69, No. 03A (2008), p. 939.
Zhang, J., Wheeler, J. J., & Richey, D. (2006). Cultural validity in assessment instruments for children with autism from a Chinese cultural perspective. International Journal of Special Education, 21, 109–114.

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