His research areas are varied and include curriculum issues, writing theory, critical theory research methodologies, and literacy policy and implementation. His book, “Writing at the Edge: Narrative and Writing Process Theory” was published in 2005. Jeff was a member of the USFA Executive from 2006 to 2008, served as treasurer from 2006 to 2008, and chaired the USFA Voluntary Group Life Insurance Trust Fund, and the USFA Contingency Trust Fund. Jeff is also a creative writer, working in a number of genres including fiction, playwriting and poetry. His book, “The Cellophane Sky: Jazz Poems” recently won the Saskatoon Book Award at the 2012 Saskatchewan Book Awards.