Jennifer Edelman

Dr. Jennifer Edelman is an Associate Professor in the Early Childhood through Secondary Education department at the University of West Georgia's College of Education. She also serves as the Director of Data, Assessment, and Institutional Research for the College of Education.

Education:

• B.A. in Spanish, Willamette University (1998)
• M.Ed. in Teaching and Teacher Education, University of Arizona (2003)
• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics Education, University of Wyoming (2014)

Dr. Edelman specializes in mathematics education, focusing on how teachers utilize curricular materials like manipulatives, lesson plans, and children's literature to enhance instruction. Her research emphasizes teacher learning, data-driven strategies for diverse learners, and the integration of literacy in mathematics classrooms.

Her recent publications explore topics in mathematics curriculum design, STEM education, and the use of popular culture and literature to teach mathematical concepts. She has also contributed foundational work in animal behavior ecology from earlier research.