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Dr. Jennifer E. Kong is an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Attallah College of Educational Studies at Chapman University. Her work bridges the fields of special education, mathematics instruction, and bilingual development, with a strong focus on supporting elementary-aged English learners who are at risk for or experiencing mathematics learning disabilities.
Her research expertise includes:
- Mathematical and cognitive development in emerging bilingual children
- Design and evaluation of math interventions
- Working memory and executive function in learning
- Teacher education for inclusive STEM classrooms
- Second language acquisition in academic contexts
Dr. Kong's recent scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding the cognitive underpinnings of math difficulties in bilingual populations and developing culturally sustainable, evidence-based interventions. Her publications appear in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, Journal of Educational Psychology, and Learning Disability Quarterly, reflecting a trajectory of rigorous, interdisciplinary research.
She is actively involved in teacher education and serves on the faculty of the Ph.D. in Education program, contributing to the preparation of future educational leaders and researchers.
