1. Ginger Blalock, PhD, is a professor at the University of New Mexico and coordinates the special education program. Her professional development has included preparation in mental retardation, learning disabilities, assessment and instruction for exceptional learners, social and career development of exceptional learners, and community college programming for diverse learners. Address: Ginger Blalock, Special Education Program, University of New Mexico, Mesa Vista Hall, 3rd Floor, Albuquerque, NM 87131.