Jay Howell

Dr. Jay Howell is an Associate Professor at the School of Education at the University of Southern Mississippi. He serves as Interim Associate Director and Program Coordinator for Secondary Alternate Route Licensure Programs. Based in Hattiesburg, he contributes to educator training and curriculum development.

• Bachelor's Degree - Auburn University (2001)
• Master's Degree - Auburn University (2007)
• PhD - Auburn University (2014)

Dr. Howell's research focuses on problem-based inquiry, design-based research, and visual curriculum materials integration. His work advances teacher education through innovative methods like scaffolded lesson study and inquiry-based instruction in social studies.

His recent publications demonstrate trends in geography education (2018-2022), historical inquiry (2017-2020), and teacher professional development (2017-2022). Key themes include authentic pedagogy, civic education, and visual resource design.

• Honor Society: Phi Kappa Phi

As Program Coordinator for Secondary Alternate Route Licensure, he develops pathways for teacher certification while maintaining active research in curriculum & teaching through his personal website. Contact: James.B.Howell@usm.edu | 601.266.5810