Jennifer Barrett-Tatum

Biography

Jennifer Barrett-Tatum is an associate professor of Literacy Education in the School of Teaching and Learning at Western Carolina University.

Education

• Ph D, Georgia State University
• MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville
• BS, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Teaching Interests

Dr. Barrett-Tatum teaches literacy development and instructional methods courses within the elementary and middle grades programs. She also enjoys teaching the research-based, Capstone courses in the ELMG MAED program.

Research Interests

Her research interests include literacy curriculum and policy, literacy instruction and assessment, and pre-service and in-service teaching preparation.