Dr. Jo Hawkins-Jones
Associate Teaching Professor
Bio
Jo Hawkins-Jones, Ph.D. is an assistant teaching professor in the School of Education at the University of Southern Mississippi. In this role, she teaches early literacy courses and oversees iRock Academy, a mentorship program for at-risk youth. Previously, she worked as a K-12 educator for nine years as a lead teacher and English and reading intervention teacher.
- PHD - University of Southern Mississippi (2017)
- MED - William Carey University (2010)
- BA - University of Southern Mississippi (2008)
- Unveiled: What Is Keeping Black Male Students from Success?, The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 2020
- American Association of University Professors
- Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
- English (Full Professional)