Jessica Blundell

Jessica Blundell is a part-time Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco, with over 20 years of experience in K-8 education and a decade in teacher education. A breast cancer survivor and mother, she advocates for literacy acquisition as a human right and employs critical pedagogy in her work.

• Education: EdD in International and Multicultural Education (Human Rights Education emphasis), MA in Teaching Reading, BA in Anthropology and Women's Studies.
• Expertise: Research methodologies, K-8 literacy, teacher coaching, and professional development.
• Experience: Literacy Specialist and instructional coach in multiple school districts, curriculum developer for Aim High.

Her research bridges human rights education with literacy frameworks, emphasizing equity and multiculturalism. Recent publications explore historical narratives and globalization's impact on pedagogical policies.

• 2015: Book chapter on Black Panther Party's educational legacy
• 2011: Analysis of globalization discourse in higher education

Scientific awards include sustained support from the SF Ed Fund and scholarships for social justice and academic merit.