Jennifer Locraft Cuddapah

Jennifer Locraft Cuddapah serves as Professor of Education at Hood College, teaching undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students across all experience levels with expertise in diversity-focused pedagogy and curriculum development.

Education:

• Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University
• MS, Johns Hopkins University
• M.Ed., Boston College
• BA, Boston College

Her research centers on novice teacher development in culturally diverse settings, particularly through her leadership of the Hood Noyce grant initiative preparing STEM educators for high-need classrooms. She integrates theoretical frameworks with practical teaching strategies to support new educators' transition from training to practice.

As principal investigator of the Hood Noyce grant, she directs efforts to address STEM teacher shortages in underserved communities while mentoring novice educators through their early-career challenges. Her work emphasizes culturally responsive practices and differentiation techniques for diverse learner populations.