JASMIN PATRÓN-VARGAS

Jasmin Patrón-Vargas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning & Culture at Texas A&M University. Her work bridges Curriculum and Instruction with Ethnic Studies, emphasizing K-12 policy and pedagogy. Born and raised in Chicago's La Villita, she focuses on creating inclusive educational spaces through Ethnic Studies frameworks.

Education:

• Ph.D., Curriculum, Instruction & Teacher Education (Chicano/Latino Studies), Michigan State University (2022)
• M.Ed., Education Policy Studies, University of Illinois at Chicago (2015)
• B.A., Latina/o Studies & Gender and Women Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2011)

Research Interests: Dr. Patrón-Vargas examines Ethnic Studies policy adoption, teacher implementation challenges, and the intersection of race/gender in education. Her work centers on marginalized communities' historical legacies and epistemologies, particularly for Black and Mexican women. She advocates for pedagogies that foster joy and self-determination through critical Ethnic Studies curricula.

Grants & Advising: Though specific grants/students are unlisted, her postdoctoral work at National Louis University (2022-2023) indicates involvement in educational equity initiatives. Research trends in her articles emphasize legal history reinterpretations (e.g., Mendez v. Westminster), teacher identity in curriculum implementation, and intersectional mentorship models.