Prior to teaching at the university level, Dr. Gustashaw taught students with learning and behavior disabilities at the elementary and secondary levels in both Indiana and Virginia. Dr. Gustashaw’s research interests include effective academic and behavioral interventions for students with learning and behavior disabilities and federal education policy for students with disabilities. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the charter school, John Adams High School and is also serving on the Foundations Committee for Parker Core knowledge Charter School.