About Mary

Mary is a Senior Scientist at the FPG Child Development Institute, part of the University of North Carolina. In this role, Mary has led projects which promote children and students’ educational success, and she is currently directing the project, ‘Using Science, Talents and Abilities to Recognize Students – Promoting Learning in Underrepresented Students’ (U-STARS~PLUS). Mary has many publications including the 14th Edition of “Educating Exceptional Children”.

Background Experience

• Served on the Board of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
• Served on the Board of Directors for the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) 
• Served on the Board of Directors for the Association for Gifted (TAG)
• President for the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the Board of Directors for the Association for Gifted (TAG)

FamilyEducation Area of Expertise

Dr. Coleman is Family Education's lead expert in K-12 science education and STEM.