Dr. April M. Jones

Dr. April M. Jones received her PhD in educational research with a focus in qualitative methodologies from The University of Alabama. Prior to receiving her doctorate, she also earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a Master of Social Work degree from The University of Alabama. Dr. Jones’ research interests and paradigms are influenced by her experiences as a licensed clinical social worker interacting with professionals and youth/families in the juvenile justice, social service, and educational systems. She engages in scholarly opportunities that will challenge her methodologically and provide thought-provoking, interesting ways to study phenomena, especially scholarship that meaningfully explores the lived experiences of marginalized, underrepresented, and historically oppressed populations.

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