Jennifer Ervin, Ph.D.
Contact Information
1698 Park Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Biography
Jennifer Ervin teaches courses in methods for teaching English language arts, young adult literature, and critical reading and writing. She previously taught secondary English language arts for 11 years. Her research focuses on secondary English language arts pedagogy and curriculum; teachers’ engagement with justice-oriented teaching practices, including culturally sustaining and antibias pedagogies; and the intersection of educational policies with teachers’ classroom work.
Education
Ph.D., Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia
M.S., English Education, Florida State University
B.A., English, Florida State University
Teaching and Research Interests
English Education
Teacher Preparation
Equity and Justice-Oriented Pedagogies
Education Policy
Young Adult Literature
Published Research
Selected Refereed Journal Articles
Ervin, J. (2026). Beyond the grand narrative: Uncovering tensions in the experiences of critical educators. Teaching and Teacher Education, 172, 105366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2025.105366
Ervin, J. (2025). Where is the line? Narratives of justice and equity-oriented pedagogies in a conflicted sociopolitical climate. Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice, 74(1), 146-168. https://doi.org/10.1177/23813377251358192
Ervin, J. (2025). Navigating toward justice and equity in contested teaching contexts. English Journal, 114(4), 46 – 53. https://doi.org/10.58680/ej2025114446
Ervin, J., & Gannon, M. (2024). Navigating tensions: A critical policy analysis of expectations for English educators in Georgia. Educational Policy Analysis Archives, 32(15), 1-21.https://doi.org/10.14507/epaa.32.7710
Ervin, J. (2022). Critically reading the canon: Culturally sustaining approaches to a prescribed literature curriculum. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 65(4), 321-329. https://doi.org/10.1002/jaal.1208