Jennifer Killham

Dr. Killham is a voice-centered relational methodologist with a strong belief in what Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot refers to as “seeing the good” in students, communities, and collaborators. She is deeply committed to supporting divergent thinkers, disenfranchised learners, working parents, first-generation college students, returning students, and any student questioning “Is the college classroom a place for me?”

In order to amplify the next generation of professional voices, Dr. Killham strives to spark intellectual curiosity and nurture high-impact engagement. In her teaching, she specializes in adolescent development, research methods, and writing instruction. For the last 10 years, Dr. Killham has taught online, combining the use of technology, critical pedagogy, and relational-cultural theory.

Her research focuses on the culture of online collaborative learning environments. As a technology optimist, she examines technology’s ability to transform and emancipate in developmentally appropriate ways. She is also a longtime collaborator with the Interactive Communications & Simulations at the University of Michigan and the Institute of Innovation in Education.

In addition to her role in academia, Dr. Killham works closely with game developers and high-tech professionals. As part of this initiative, she started an international organization called The Volunteer ExperienceTM, a volunteer community that is especially eager to make the game development industry a better, more inclusive space place!