Jenny Root

Jenny Root is an Anne and John Daves Endowed Associate Professor at Florida State University's College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, affiliated with the Florida Center for Reading Research. Her research focuses on evidence-based academic instruction for students with autism and intellectual disabilities.

Research interests include mathematics problem-solving instruction, modified schema-based interventions, technology-assisted learning, and teacher implementation strategies for special education. Root develops and tests instructional approaches to promote meaningful academic skills acquisition.

Recent studies examine word problem-solving interventions, teacher-delivered mathematics instruction, and strategies for promoting mathematical practices among neurodiverse learners. Research emphasizes practical applications in inclusive educational settings.