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Laura Jewett Visiting Assistant Professor Louisiana State University Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Practice 221K Peadbody Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803-7101 Phone: 225-578-2254 FAX: 225-578-9135 ljewet1@lsu.edu

Laura Jewett earned her PhD in curriculum theory from Louisiana State University. She is a Visiting Assistant Professor assigned to the College of Education, Office of the Dean.

Jewett’s primary research interests are curriculum theory, qualitative research, and multicultural education. Current research projects include putting curriculum theory to post-Katrina practice exploring the educational needs and experiences of displaced people living at Renaissance Village, the largest FEMA trailer park in Louisiana. Other ongoing research includes Program Evaluation for the Louisiana Workforce Commission Youth Programs and curriculum development and program evaluation for non-profit agencies serving at-risk youth.

Jewett leads the service-learning class EDUC 2000 in afterschool tutoring at Renaissance Village.

PRESENTATIONS:

Jewett, L., & Smolen, J. (2007, December). Working with children of crisis: Putting theory to post-Katrina practice. Poster presented at the Chancellor’s Engagement Showcase, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Fleener, M.J., Exner, P., Jewett, L., Carson, R.L., & Smolen, J. (2007, July). Caring for Katrina’s kids: Service learning and community partnerships addressing an educational crisis. Paper presented at the annual Multi-State Campus Compact Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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