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Jennifer Parisi EDUCATION • M.Ed. in Educational Leadership Northern Illinois University • M.A. in Literacy Judson University • B.A. in Elementary Education Northeastern Illinois University ENROLLED • Cohort 1
LOCATION • Lake Barrington, Ill.
Jennifer Parisi is a K-5 Instructional Coach in Barrington School District 220 in Illinois, where she partners with teachers and school leaders to improve instruction through cognitive coaching, evidence-based literacy practices, and data-informed decision-making. Grounded in a commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality instruction, she designs and facilitates professional learning at both the district and school levels to directly advance district initiatives and school improvement plans. Drawing on her background in educational leadership and literacy, she also serves on the district’s Literacy Steering Team and AI Task Force, helping shape instructional systems that advance literacy through the thoughtful and equitable integration of emerging technologies. Jennifer holds master’s degrees in Literacy and Educational Leadership, bringing together expertise in evidence-based instruction, instructional coaching, and systems-level school improvement. Her published research examined orthographic mapping in monolingual and dual language classrooms, and her current scholarly interests explore how artificial intelligence can enhance literacy instruction through meaningful writing feedback. She is particularly passionate about using AI to increase learner agency by empowering students to choose the feedback that best supports their growth as writers. Jennifer is also interested in how AI can remove barriers for multilingual learners by supporting communication in students’ home languages, providing real-time scaffolds for developing writers, and modeling effective feedback that strengthens students’ ability to collaborate and engage in high-quality peer review. Her work is grounded in the belief that technology should enhance, not replace, literacy instruction by amplifying student voice, choice, and access. An active presenter at local, state, and national conferences, Jennifer’s doctoral studies in Language and Literacy reflect her commitment to advancing literacy research, developing educators, and leading instructional innovation. She aspires to prepare future teachers and literacy leaders in higher education by bridging research, leadership, and technology to improve outcomes for all learners. Outside of her professional work, Jennifer loves to take long walks in nature and spend time with her family.
UW-Stevens Point
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