Dr. Jennifer Carlson, faculy, School of Education and Leadership

Jennifer Carlson

Professor - Education
Phone: (651) 523-2494
Work space: St. Paul Main Campus > Drew Residence Hall > Drew Residence Hall DRH 66

Professor Jennifer Carlson has a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in literacy and children’s literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a professor in the School of Education and Leadership at Hamline University. She has been teaching undergraduate and graduate students for over 20 years. Dr. Carlson currently teaches courses in the MA in Literacy Education, Master’s Degree programs, and the K-12 Reading License. Her key areas of scholarship include

  • curriculum and instruction
  • professional development 
  • online teaching and learning
  • happiness, joy, and positivity in education, and
  • literacy methods

She is committed to integrating positivity, hope, and joy into teaching and learning practices. Dr. Carlson’s most recent publications include the co-authored book Effective Learning Environments in Higher Education and Online Settings: Establishing Social Presence, “The Power of Finding a Thought Partner” in Edutopia, and “The Good Air to Breathe: Personally Defining Professional Development” in Pathways to Wellbeing: A Collection of Evidence-based Approaches from Leading Education Experts.