Jennifer Barrett-Tatum

Jennifer Barrett-Tatum serves as an Associate Professor of Literacy Education within the College of Education and Allied Professions at Western Carolina University.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. from Georgia State University
• M.S. from University of Tennessee Knoxville
• B.S. from University of Tennessee Knoxville

Her research centers on critical literacy education domains including curriculum development, policy analysis, instructional methodologies, and assessment frameworks. She specializes in pre-service and in-service teacher preparation, examining how educational policies translate into classroom practice for elementary and middle grades educators. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications to enhance literacy outcomes.

Dr. Barrett-Tatum teaches core literacy development and instructional methods courses for elementary/middle grades programs, along with research-intensive Capstone courses in the ELMG MAED program.