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Renee Jackson serves as Associate Professor and Program Head of Art Education at Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Architecture, where she integrates critical feminist pedagogy with game design to disrupt oppressive educational structures. Her work centers on creating inclusive pathways for underrepresented groups—including females, students of color, and LGBTQ2+ youth—in the gaming industry and educational content creation.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Education, Concordia University (Montréal, Canada, 2016)
- MA in Art Education, Concordia University (2010)
- BEd in Visual Arts Specialist, Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (2002)
- BFA, York University (Toronto, Canada, 1998)
Dr. Jackson's research pioneers the use of game design as collaborative social justice tools, specifically targeting systemic barriers in technology access. She develops curricula that empower marginalized students through video game creation, addressing deep-seated industry issues of misogyny and racism while fostering civic engagement through Deweyan learning frameworks. Her environmental pedagogy work further connects art education to ecological justice through transformative artistic practices.
Analysis of her 2019-2023 publications reveals consistent focus on social impact games as vehicles for inclusion, with evolving emphasis on intersectional representation in middle/high school contexts. Key trends show integration of critical race theory, ecofeminist perspectives, and serendipitous learning mechanisms across art education, technology, and civic participation domains.
Her recognition includes:
- Outstanding Higher Education Art Educator (2020) from the Pennsylvania Art Education Association
- Loretta C. Duckworth Scholars Studio Faculty Fellowship Award (2019–2020)
While formal advisees aren't documented, Dr. Jackson's extensive community work demonstrates deep mentorship commitment—particularly through nonprofit arts advocacy for underserved communities and urban school partnerships. Her 'Arcade Our Way' initiative exemplifies applied grant-driven work creating game design opportunities for marginalized youth, though specific funding sources aren't detailed in available materials.
She maintains active leadership through 'Arcade Our Way,' a community-focused project developing game design pathways for underrepresented students, and continues collaborative research with educators on integrating social impact games into classroom settings through nonprofit partnerships.
