Jacob Hackett

Jacob Hackett is a Clinical Associate Professor and coordinator of the Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education program at Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD). He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Washington, Seattle, and degrees from The Ohio State University. With over 20 years in public education, his expertise spans teaching, teacher education, and research focused on equity and social justice.

His research integrates community-based, place-based learning, and culturally responsive pedagogy, emphasizing historical models of multi-cultural movements to address systemic inequities such as school funding disparities and racial segregation. Key collaborations include Partners in Solidarity: Project South, Atlanta Schools Critical Education Network of Distinction (ASCEND), and the Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence.

Recent publications explore deepening critical consciousness in teacher education through experiential learning, co-teaching strategies for inclusion, and justice-oriented teacher residencies. His work engages with scholars like Gloria Ladson-Billings (Culturally Responsive Pedagogy), Kimberlé Crenshaw (Intersectionality), and Megan Bang (Design-Based Research).

Dr. Hackett has served Atlanta Public Schools and contributed to programs like the Seattle Teacher Residency. His teaching philosophy prioritizes active community partnerships and addressing inequities through pedagogical innovation.