Jennifer Karnopp

Dr. Jennifer Karnopp is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at San Diego State University. Her research focuses on transforming educational systems to better engage marginalized learners through examining the interplay between organizational structures and social relationships. She investigates leadership practices that foster equity and inclusion, reform implementation dynamics, and contextual influences on school improvement.

Dr. Karnopp's primary research interests include:

• Educational leadership for equity and inclusion
• Organizational change and school improvement
• Social network analysis in educational contexts
• Rural education and knowledge mobilization
• Systemic reform implementation
• Teacher belonging and support systems

Her methodological approach combines social network analysis with qualitative and mixed-methods designs.

Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on educational change mechanisms. Recent works (2022-2025) cluster around three themes: teacher belonging/support, equity-focused historical/systemic analysis, and networked improvement communities. Earlier research established foundations in organizational learning, rural agency, and leadership development.

Dr. Karnopp has co-authored two books on systemic educational transformation and maintains research collaborations with scholars across multiple institutions. While no awards are mentioned in the source material, her publication in top-tier journals demonstrates scholarly recognition.

No specific information about student advising, research grants, or laboratory affiliations is present in the source materials.