Sharon Gregory Duncan EdD

Sharon Gregory Duncan completed her doctoral work at National -Louis University, Chicago in the Disability and Equity in Education Program. Dr. Duncan has spent over 30 years as an educator and administrator for students with disabilities in the city and suburbs of Chicago. Growing up with her Aunt Jackie,a woman with Down Syndrome paved the way for her to enter a field she loves. She is the founder and director of Abide in Me, a charitable organization, which provides assistance to individuals with disabilities for leading engaged lives. At Purdue Calumet University, Professor Duncan teaches graduate courses in the Intensive Licensure Special Education teacher preparation program. She is a proud Mom to three adult children:Tim (Vanessa), Amy (Matt), and Ryan and Grandma Sharon to Raegan,Grady,and Garrett. She and Dave, her husband of 35 years, live in Lemont,Illinois.They enjoy traveling,hanging out with family and friends,their dog Nellie and the Chicago White Sox.