Jennifer Carcich

Jennifer Carcich serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy at Kean University, specializing in integrating Education for Sustainability standards and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks into K-8 classroom practices to enhance accessibility for diverse learners.

Her research priorities include:

• Education for Sustainability
• Universal Design for Learning
• Special Education methodologies
• Literacy development
• Educational Technology applications
• K-8 pedagogical innovation

Her 2021 publication analyzes student choice mechanisms within UDL-based virtual learning environments, demonstrating how structured autonomy improves engagement for neurodiverse learners in elementary and middle school settings while aligning with sustainability education principles.

Dr. Carcich teaches courses including Computer Technology in Today's Society (3501), emphasizing practical technology integration for inclusive education.