Jennifer Renée Kilpatrick

Jennifer Renée Kilpatrick is an Assistant Professor of Deaf Education at the University of North Florida, where she has served since 2015. Her work bridges theory and practice through partnerships with K-12 programs serving Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) students across Florida.

• Education:
  • PhD in Literacy Studies, University of Tennessee (2015)
  • MEd in Elementary Education, University of North Florida (2011)
  • MS in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, University of Tennessee (2008)
  • BS in Special Education, Liberty University (2003)

Research Focus: Her scholarship emphasizes Universal Design for Learning, deaf education teacher preparation, and literacy instruction for DHH students. She employs functional grammar approaches and integrates digital tools to enhance writing pedagogy.

Key Contributions: Recent publications analyze trends in DHH teacher training and UDL implementation during the pandemic. Her work spans empirical studies, curriculum innovation, and international collaborations in Haiti.

Professional Engagement: Kilpatrick actively contributes to editorial and committee work, including the Teacher Education Council and Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education review board.

Personal: Known as Dr. K or KP to students, she balances her academic pursuits with outdoor activities like hiking and running.