Jeanne Dulworth

Jeanne Dulworth is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at Western Carolina University (WCU), located within the College of Health and Human Sciences. She holds a DSW from the University of Saint Thomas in Minnesota, an MSW from the University of South Carolina-Columbia, and a BS from WCU. Her research focuses on SoTL methodologies, particularly the Bottleneck Model, Smart Decarceration strategies, and challenges faced by foster children and parents. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses emphasizing Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Social Policy, and Diversity issues.

Professional interests include advancing pedagogical models in social work education and addressing systemic inequities in child welfare systems. Currently pursuing a doctorate, her work bridges academic research with practical social policy interventions.