Kathy Jones

Kathy Jones serves as a Lecturer in the Department of History within McNeese State University's College of Liberal Arts, based in Kaufman 209-G with contact email kjones@mcneese.edu and office phone 337-475-5236.

Educational Background:

• B.A. in History from Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas
• M.A. in Public History from University of Arkansas at Little Rock (concentration: museum studies)
• Completed all Ph.D. coursework in American History at University of South Carolina (dissertation not completed)

Research Profile: Her scholarly focus centers on Public History methodologies, with specialized expertise in American Revolution historiography and critical analysis of historical memory construction. This research trajectory directly informs her teaching approach through practical applications in museum studies and cultural heritage preservation.

Professional Experience: Prior to joining McNeese, she held positions at Museum of Discovery (Little Rock), Central Arkansas Library System, Historic Arkansas, Arkansas Humanities Council, and Kentucky Historical Society, establishing a robust foundation in public-facing historical interpretation.

Teaching Responsibilities: She instructs the American history survey sequence (HIST 201: American History to 1877 and HIST 202: American History since 1877) alongside HIST 350: Introduction to Public History, integrating her museum studies background into curriculum design.

Awards and Mentoring: No scientific awards or student advisees were documented in the provided institutional materials.