Welcome new staff member: Jennifer Bateman

Jennifer Bateman is a postdoctorate researcher on assistant professor Emily Adah’s grant, “Adapting Science OER Through Culturally, Linguistically, and Community Responsive Principles,” in the science education program. Welcome Jennifer!

Jennifer holds a B.S. in biology from Longwood University, as well as a teaching licensure in Virginia (expired) and Georgia (current). She received her M.Ed. in science education from the University of Georgia and Ph.D. in teaching and learning from Clemson University. She has experience teaching high school biology, as well as facilitating STEM courses for students ages 4-8. Jennifer has experience running a non-profit preschool and also university program development for undergraduate students.

Jennifer’s research interests include understanding how to best support district science coordinators (DSCs) and other science teacher leaders. She is interested in further understanding DSC identity to help novice teachers create a clearer career trajectory towards school and district leadership.