Jane Ammon, Ed.D.

Dr. Jane Ammon (she/her) has been a special educator and creative for over 27 years. She worked as a Speech Language Pathologist in PK-12 schools in Pennsylvania. She was also an Early Intervention Special Educator for the Birth to 3 program in Pennsylvania. Prior to coming to Chestnut Hill College, she was an adjunct instructor at Lehigh Carbon Community College.

Educational Background

Ed.D. Transformational Teaching and Learning, Kutztown University
M.S. Special Education, Millersville University
B.S. Education/Speech and Language, Kutztown University

Scholarly Interests

Dr. Jane Ammon’s research interests include Whiteness in Teacher Education, Self Reflection for Educators through creative exploration, and Belonging in Higher Education

Presentations and Workshops

Rosania-Harvie, M., & Ammon, J. (2024) Connecting to Identity – Using “Where I am From” Poems. Presented at Bridging the Gap: Where Do We Go From Here? Conference at Moravian University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Ammon, J. & Mack, P. (2023). JUST another White lady? Exploring a just relationship between a Black woman and her White Womanist professor. Presented at Commission on Human Diversity Conference at Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania.

Ammon, J. (2021). Decentering whiteness in teacher education: A creative self-study of womanist caring pedagogy. Poster Presentation at International Leaders Association Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Virtual Summit.

Llewellyn, M., McMahon, P., & Piantanida, M. (Hosts). (2022, August 8). The space between— A conversation about hearing loss & identity (parts 1 & 2) [Audio podcast episode]. In Speaking of education. Libsyn. https://sites.libsyn.com/399014/the-space- between-a-conversation-abouthearing-loss-identitypart-2-with-guests-megan-reister- jane-ammon-stef-gardiner-
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Ammon, J. (2022). Decentering whiteness in teacher education: A creative self-study of womanist caring pedagogy. Presented at Commission on Human Diversity Conference at Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania.

Dreihaus, T., Mace, K., Ammon, J., Holbrook, A., White, M. & Muzeta, B. (2021). Who am I?: Answering the urgent call by exploring program experiences that impact identity development and influence community responsiveness. Presented at Carnegie Project for the Education Doctorate’s 2021 Virtual Convening.

Ammon, J., Holbrook, A. & Walsh, P. (2019). (In)Visible: Increasing academic engagement for students of color through the use of autoethnographies. Presented at Commission on Human Diversity Conference at Kutztown University, Kutztown, Pennsylvania.