• Position: Associate Professor, Special Education Unit Coordinator
• Department: Special Education
• Campus Address: 357 EHS
• Phone: (989) 774-1498
• Email: gerki1hh@cmich.edu

Dr. Holly Hoffman is an Associate Professor in the Counseling and Special Education Department. She earned her Ph.D. in Early Childhood Special Education from Oakland University. Her research focuses on inclusive practices, the development and impact of humor, leadership, and pre-service teacher professional development.

Dr. Hoffman enjoys teaching courses in Special Education focusing on the overview of special needs and diversity in the classroom, accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and issues in early childhood special education.

Dr. Hoffman's background includes working with young children in inclusive early childhood settings, collaborating with families, and supporting student teachers. She advocates for young children and families as she completes state and national workshops and presentations, and is active in the Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Early Childhood, and the Association for the Education of Young Children.​