Thai Williams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling at Utah State University, where she focuses on preparing future educators to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism and complex support needs. With over 30 years of experience as a licensed special educator and National Board Certified Teacher, she brings extensive classroom and international teaching experience to her work. Her research centers on access to the general education curriculum and the integration of evidence-based practices, high-leverage practices, and Universal Design for Learning, with a primary focus on writing instruction. She is committed to advancing inclusive practices and improving access to meaningful academic instruction for students with complex support needs.