Dr. Matthew K. Burns is the Herbert W. Schooling Faculty Member of Education and a Professor of Special Education at the University of Missouri. He is a prolific researcher (e.g., published over 200 articles and book chapters and 15 books), but is dedicated to positively influencing practice in K-12 schools and mentoring the next generation of thought leaders in education. As one of the leading researchers regarding the use of assessment data to determine individual or small-group interventions, Dr. Burns works closely with schools to study and implement response-to-intervention models, intensive reading and math interventions, school-based teams, and generally supporting students with and without disabilities whose needs are not being met. He is a Past Editor of School Psychology Review and Assessment for Effective Intervention. Dr. Burns was also a practicing school psychologist and special education administrator before becoming an academic and served on the faculty of the University of Minnesota for 10 years and Central Michigan University for 5 years.