Jessica Cannon

Dr. Jessica Cannon serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of History within the College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Central Missouri. Her office is located in Wood 136H, with contact available via phone (660) 543-4595 or email jacannon@ucmo.edu.

Her academic background includes a Ph.D. and M.A. from Rice University, a B.A. from Wake Forest University, and an A.A. from Frederick Community College, reflecting a strong foundation in historical scholarship and pedagogy.

Dr. Cannon's research spans Nineteenth-century U.S. History with concentrated expertise in the American Civil War, Military History, and Aviation History. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates Learning Sciences and Instructional Design to enhance historical education methodologies, demonstrating commitment to both scholarly rigor and innovative teaching practices.