Jane Rochmes

Jane Rochmes serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology at Christopher Newport University and Associate Director of the Center for Education Research and Policy. Her research focuses on structural inequalities in education systems, teacher experiences in urban settings, and evidence-based policy development through school district partnerships.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Public Policy and Sociology, University of Michigan
• M.A. in Sociology, University of Michigan
• B.A. in Sociology, Rice University

Rochmes investigates how race, class, and gender intersect to shape educational opportunities and outcomes. Her work examines teachers' economic anxiety in high-cost districts, cultural presentation in professional settings, and perceptions of equity among educators. She employs social demography frameworks and mixed-methods approaches to analyze institutional barriers and develop practical interventions for reducing achievement gaps.

Recent publications reveal consistent focus on educational inequality as both consequence and driver of racial stratification, with methodological emphasis on qualitative analysis of teacher beliefs and student experiences. Her work spans sociology of education, labor market discrimination, and health-education linkages, often challenging assumptions about soft skills and racial competence.

No scientific awards were documented in the source materials.

Rochmes secured collaborative funding for the "Perceptions of Career and Technical Education" project through three major industry partners:

• Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
• Newport News Shipyard
• Southern Company Gas

As Associate Director of the Center for Education Research and Policy, she leads research-practice partnerships connecting university resources with K-12 systems to address educational disparities in Virginia.