
Dr. Jennifer Kong
Assistant Professor
Attallah College of Educational Studies
Expertise: Special Education; Math Interventions; Mathematics Education; Teacher Education; STEM Education for Youth with Disabilities; Second Language Development;
Office Location:
Reeves Hall 136
Email: jekong@chapman.edu
- Education:
- University of California, San Diego, Bachelor of Arts
Northwestern University, Master of Arts
University of California, Riverside, Ph.D.
Biography
Dr. Jennifer Kong is an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Attallah College of Educational Studies. Her research focuses on mathematical and cognitive development of elementary aged children who are English learners, with the goal of developing effective math interventions for these children. Her research interests were inspired by her experience as a Special Education teacher in the Chicago area. Dr. Kong primarily teaches in our teacher education programs and is also appointed to the faculty of the Ph.D. in Education programs.