Samantha Didrichsen, PhD.

PhD specializing in early childhood special education, including teacher burnout and well-being.

Graduation and Life after UB!

May 28, 2026

In a whirlwind of energy and excitement, I can proudly say that on May 15th, I graduated from the University at Buffalo with my PhD in Curriculum, Instruction and the Science of Learning! It was a moment that I’ve been trying to envision for years. It honestly felt surreal that the day finally came and … More Graduation and Life after UB!

Where Have You Been? Everywhere!

November 3, 2025

Hello readers! It’s been a while since I last updated the blog, but I’ve been making minor changes to the research website here and there. Life has been particularly busy as I’ve started up my candidacy year at U.B! First, I finished up on data collection for my dissertation in September! While I haven’t actively … More Where Have You Been? Everywhere!