Lynn Roper

Lynn Roper, PhD

Biography

Prior to coming to Cedarville University, Dr. Roper taught students with mild to moderate disabilities in a public inner-city middle school in Kentucky, where she worked both as a co-teacher in the regular education classroom in addition to teaching in a resource room. She had the opportunity to collaborate with all subject areas, providing differentiated instructional support and consulting on intervention needs. She then taught special education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels for five years at Asbury University. She was also the director of the support program for students with disabilities. Dr. Roper is passionate about mentoring future teachers who desire to be the best they can be for their students.

Education and Credentials

• Ph.D. in Special Education, University of Kentucky
• M.S.W., University of Kentucky
• B.S. in Physical Education and Health, Asbury University
• Fifth Year Certification in Special Education, University of Kentucky
• Kentucky Teaching Certificate, Physical Education (Grades K–12), Learning and Behavior Disorders (Grades K–12)
• Kentucky Consultant Certification
• Kentucky School Social Work Certification

Scholarly Works

• Use of Assistive Technology by Students with Learning Disabilities (Lynn G. Roper, Melinda Ault and Margaret Bausch) Education Faculty Presentations (2010)  
• Picturing Diversity: Using Metaphors for Deep Understanding of Diversity While Studying Abroad (Lynn G. Roper and Betty Ruth Sylvester) Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers (2018)  
• Exploring Trauma Culture Through a Study Abroad Program (Lynn G. Roper and Betty Ruth Sylvester) Ohio Confederation of Teacher Education Organizations (2017)
• Filling a Void: A Call for Christian Leaders to Support Novice Teachers through Formal Mentoring Programs (Lynn G. Roper, Erin E. Weber and Cynthia K. Messer) Global Christian School Leadership Summit (2017)
• Use of Assistive Technology by Students with Learning Disabilities (Lynn G. Roper, Melinda Ault and Margaret Bausch) Education Faculty Presentations (2010)

View a listing of scholarly works in the Cedarville University Digital Commons »

Interests

• Interests: I enjoy traveling with my husband, Kevin, whether it’s to California or to visit his family in Jamaica. Spending time with my family is an activity I always enjoy. I enjoy biking, exploring state and national parks, as well watching University of Kentucky football and basketball.
• Why I'm at Cedarville: I started teaching at Cedarville in 2010 three weeks after marrying my best friend and husband, Dr. Kevin Roper. Kevin has taught at Cedarville for more than 15 years, and this is a place that we can both teach and enjoy mentoring college students.