Jennifer Freeman, Ph.D.
Email: jen.freeman@ttu.edu
Phone: 806-834-3835
Office: 330
Dr. Jennifer Freeman is an Assistant Professor in the department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, & Counseling. She earned her Ph.D. in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania and was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. Dr. Freeman’s research examines the connections between high school, higher education, and the workforce, focusing on students who take nontraditional pathways as they navigate these sectors. This work centers on students in high school career and technical education, community college attendees, and students transferring to four-year institutions. Additionally, her work explores the role of inclusive educational policies and practices in promoting more equitable outcomes for students with disabilities and English learners across the educational pipeline.
Education
- Ph.D. Education Policy, University of Pennsylvania, 2024
- A.M. Statistics and Data Science, University of Pennsylvania, 2023
- M.A. Education, University of California- Santa Barbara, 2020
- B.S. Zoology, University of California- Santa Barbara, 2018
Areas of Expertise
- Secondary to Postsecondary Transitions
- Career and Technical Education
- Special Education
- Access in STEM Education
- Quantitative Research Methods
Selected Publications
Freeman, J. A. (2024). Long-term English learners with learning disabilities: Is dual identification associated with high school absenteeism? The High School Journal, 106(3), 191-207.
Freeman, J. A., Gottfried, M. A., & Odle, T. K. (2024). Explaining course enrollment gaps in high school: Examination of gender-imbalance in the applied sciences. Educational Policy, 38(4), 897-936.
Freeman, J. A., & Kirksey, J. J. (2023). Linking IEP status to parental involvement for high school students of first-generation and native-born families. Exceptional Children, 89(2), 197-215.
Freeman, J. A., Gottfried, M. A., Plasman, J. (2023). STEM-focused career courses and college pipeline for students with learning disabilities. Educational Policy, 35(4), 1-31.
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