Jason Williamson

Jason Williamson is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at Mizzou Academy and serves as Academic Lead for Social Studies and Teacher Education within the Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum at the University of Missouri. He holds a Ph.D. in Education from the same institution, with a focus on social studies education and qualitative research methods.

• Educational Background
  • B.S. in History, Northwest Missouri State University
  • M.A. in History and Public History, Northwest Missouri State University
  • Ph.D. in Education, University of Missouri Columbia

His research explores intersections of citizenship education, social justice pedagogy, and rural teacher preparation. With firsthand experience teaching in rural Missouri, he investigates strategies to equip educators for underserved communities while maintaining ties to his family farm.