Biography

Dr. Maria Lepore-Stevens earned her Doctorate in Educational Policy, Planning, and Administration from West Chester University, focusing on using sports programming to teach self-determination skills to youth with visual impairments. Dr. Lepore-Stevens is dual certified as an adapted physical educator (CAPE) and an orientation and mobility instructor (COMS). In addition to her work at Rowan University, Dr. Lepore-Stevens uses her experience in adapted PE and orientation and mobility to run and consult with summer camp programs for youth with visual impairments throughout the country.