She is currently serving as chair of the EdD Programs, and teaches courses in curriculum studies, philosophy in education, and qualitative research. Her scholarly interests center on issues of (in)justice and utilize philosophical inquiry to investigate the institution of schooling, as well as how Dewey’s aesthetics help to cultivate the civic identity of both students and teachers. Jessica has published in such journals as the Education Policy Analysis Archives, Educational Studies, Education and Culture, Critical Questions in Education, and Philosophical Studies in Education.