Jason Niedermeyer

Jason Niedermeyer serves as an Assistant Professor of Education at Pacific University, where he contributes to the Residency Teacher Licensure Program and General Education (MAT) Content curriculum.

His professional background includes:

• 14 years as an English and Science Teacher at Salem-Keizer School District
• 2 years as an Instructional Mentor at Salem-Keizer School District

His research centers on educational philosophy and the science of learning, with specific expertise in storytelling pedagogy, fostering wonder in classroom environments, and analyzing cognitive benefits of slow reading practices. These interdisciplinary interests bridge educational theory with practical classroom applications across science and literacy domains.

Dr. Niedermeyer maintains active scholarly engagement through publications in specialized education journals while balancing academic responsibilities with family life as a coach for his sons' football and baseball activities.