Jonathan L. Hall

Dr. Jonathan L. Hall is an Assistant Professor of Science Education and California Teacher Performance Assessment Coordinator in the Department of Teacher Education and Foundations at the Watson College of Education, California State University, San Bernardino. He grew up in rural Wisconsin with his dedicated parents and three siblings. A first-generation college student, he began his postsecondary education at the University of Wisconsin–Washington County before transferring to the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where he earned a B.S. in Secondary Education, Broadfield Natural Science. He has taught science in both urban and rural settings, working with students from diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. He earned an M.Ed. in Higher Education from the University of West Florida and a Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Hall’s research focuses on science identity development, particularly among women and scientists with disabilities, and examines the educational infrastructures that support equity and inclusion in STEM. He has published research and practitioner-oriented articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Research in Science Teaching and Science Scope. He has presented his research findings and conducted workshops across the United States and internationally, including in Singapore, Costa Rica, and Brazil.

Dr. Hall contributes to professional organizations and curriculum development efforts that advance diversity, equity, and social justice in STEM education, including serving as a committee chair within the Science Educators for Equity, Diversity, and Social Justice organization and as Steering Committee Chair for the Continental and Diasporic Africa in Science Education Research Interest Group. Dr. Hall has also been active in faith-based organizations, such as Cru and Faculty Commons, to explore the integration of spiritual life and academic work. He is married to Kassia Hall, and they have a golden retriever, Melli.