Jackie Mercer

Dr. Jackie Mercer

Senior Lecturer

English & World Languages

DeBartolo Hall 226

phone: (330) 941-3421

jmercer01@ysu.edu

Bio

I began my career as a high school English teacher, teaching primarily 10th-12th grade. After 8.5 years, I took a position as a lecturer in the English and World Language department at YSU. I am now a senior lecturer and am currently in my 8th year at YSU. In addtion to teaching, I serve as the coordinator of English education, coordinator of the General Education program, a co-coordinator of our department's CCP program, and as a member of the YSU English Festival committee.

Research Interests

English education and pedagogy
Rural education
Gender in educational leadership
Middle grade and young adult literature
Social justice
Emmett Till Case and the African American Civil Rights Movement

Teaching Interests

English education
Middle grade and young adult literature
Teacher education