She is currently co-editor of the Engaging Texts section of the Journal of Curriculum Theorizing and was previously Managing Editor of The High School Journal. Jennifer studies pedagogy with popular culture, education about political trauma, and critical literacies for advocacy. Her passion is in helping children to engage with the world as democratic citizens using multi-modal literacies. At Oklahoma State, she teaches courses in Issues in Teaching, Media Literacy, and Pedagogical Research, among others. She received her Ph.D. In Education and her M.A.T. In Secondary English from the University of North Carolina, and her B.A. In English from the College of Charleston. ﻿﻿