Jennifer George

Dr. Jennifer George is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. Her academic career spans K-12 education, higher education, and community service roles such as middle school health teacher and afterschool program director. She holds a PhD in Education from the University of Rochester, an MPS in Community Services Administration from Alfred University, and a BS in Health Education from Pennsylvania State University.

Education:

• PhD, Education (University of Rochester, 20XX)
• MPS, Community Services Administration (Alfred University, 20XX)
• BS, Health Education (Pennsylvania State University, 20XX)

Research Interests: Dr. George focuses on family-school-community connections, equity and inclusion in educational contexts, and human development across lifespans. Her work emphasizes responsive pedagogies addressing systemic inequities and leveraging social capital to promote educational access. She has contributed to curricular innovations that integrate ecological systems theory and social norms approaches to foster critical thinking and diversity awareness.

Publications & Presentations: Her work spans educational assessment frameworks (e.g., universal writing rubrics), youth resilience in maltreatment contexts, and inclusive pedagogies that challenge normative assumptions. These contributions reflect her commitment to equity-driven teaching and community-responsive scholarship.

Awards:

• 2025 CEHD New Career Excellence Award

Advising & Grants:** No formal grant data provided. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes mentoring students through authentic assessment strategies and curricular innovations that prioritize equity. She has advised numerous presentations and conference workshops focused on pedagogical best practices.

Labs & Teams:** No specific lab affiliations listed, though her research collaborations include interdisciplinary teams in education policy and family dynamics.