Dr. Valerie Hill Jackson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Valerie Hill-Jackson is an Assistant Professor in the Educational Administration and Human Resource Development Department at Texas A&M University. She earned her Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Educational Leadership from St. Joseph's University in 2003 and has since developed a distinguished career as an educator and scholar. Her research focuses on critical educator preparation, instructional equity leadership for P12 educators, and qualitative studies addressing the needs of underserved learning communities. Hill-Jackson has garnered significant research funding, totaling over $40 million, and has received numerous prestigious awards, including the 2007 Maybelline / People Magazine Women Empower Education Award and the Fulbright Core Award in 2013. She has written several influential books on teacher education and leadership, and her contributions to academic journals highlight her commitment to educational reform and advocacy for marginalized communities. Hill-Jackson's teaching experience spans various educational levels, with an emphasis on multicultural education and reflective practice. She is also known for her active role in mentoring future educators and leading initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion in educational settings.

Research Interests

Awards

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Maybelline / People Magazine Women Empower Education Award

2007-05-01
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Texas A&M University Association Students Award for Distinguished Teaching

2008-05-01
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Outstanding Panhellenic Professor Award

2010-05-01
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Upton Sinclair Award

2013-05-01
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Advance National Center Faculty Diversity Development Fellow

2023-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.