Dr. Donna Egan is an Assistant Professor in the Exceptional Education & Learning Department at SUNY Old Westbury, where she specializes in special education, literacy, educational technology, and artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. She served on the SUNY Old Westbury AI Taskforce and has been involved in multiple AI-focused projects and initiatives centered on responsible, accessible, and innovative uses of artificial intelligence in education.
With extensive experience preparing future educators and providing professional development for faculty and teachers, Dr. Egan focuses on practical, student-centered applications of AI that enhance instruction, feedback, differentiation, and engagement for diverse learners. Her work emphasizes ethical AI integration, accessibility, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and real-world classroom strategies that empower both educators and students.