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Jenny Grant Rankin

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Jenny Grant Rankin is an American educational researcher and author. She is known for her work in improving data presentation, parenting, and career development.

Early life and education

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Rankin's degrees include a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Northcentral University in 2013. She received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from University of La Verne in 2019.[1]

Career

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Diagram of over-the-counter data components
Infographic of OTCD study by Rankin

Rankin's graduate work was on over-the-counter data standards.[2] She has worked in higher education, secondary education, and as chief education & research officer (CERO) and lectured at University of Cambridge, University of Oxford and Columbia University.[3]

In 2004 the US White House flew the American flag over its Capitol Building in honor of Rankin, at the request of Christopher Cox.[4]

She is a member of Mensa,[5][6] is a public speaker, and a columnist for Psychology Today.[7] Rankin serves as a Fulbright Specialist in the United States' Department of State.[8]

Selected publications

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  • Rankin, J. G. (2019). Sharing Your Education Expertise with the World: Make research resonate and widen your impact. New York, NY: Routledge/Taylor & Francis.[9]
  • Rankin, J. G. (2017). First aid for teacher burnout: How you can find peace and success. New York, NY: Routledge/Taylor & Francis.[10][11]
  • Rankin, J. G. (2016). How to make data work: A guide for educational leaders. New York, NY: Routledge/Taylor & Francis.[12]
  • Rankin, J. G. (2016). Engaging & challenging gifted students: Tips for supporting extraordinary minds in your classroom. Alexandra, VA

References

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  1. ^ Kealey, Kate (2019-06-02). "College of Ed. Celebrates Spring Commencement". University of La Verne News.
  2. ^ Rankin, Jenny (2013). Over-the-counter data’s impact on educators’ data analysis accuracy. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. pp. 1–498.
  3. ^ "It's the End of School Year. You're Tired. What's a Teacher to Do?". Edweek.org.
  4. ^ Akar, H., Gil-Garcia, A., Petriashvili, I., & Abdel Haafez, G., (2018). The Preferred Leadership Frames of Women Leaders in Academia: Breaking the International Ceiling. AERA, April 13–17, 2018 (pp.150). New York, United States Of America.
  5. ^ Mensa (July 31, 2019). "Should I Join Mensa?". Mensa. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  6. ^ Williams, Geoff (June 7, 2019). "12 Summer Activities That Won't Break the Bank". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
  7. ^ "Jenny Grant Rankin PhD". Psychology Today.
  8. ^ Galloway, Lindsey (4 November 2021). "Four US cities ready to welcome back travellers safely". Bbc.com.
  9. ^ "Sharing Your Education Expertise with the World". MiddleWeb. 10 July 2020.
  10. ^ "First Aid for Teacher Burnout: How You Can Find Peace". MiddleWeb. 31 May 2017.
  11. ^ Waterfield, Sophia (2019-05-03). "Teacher Appreciation Week: Freebies, competitions and gift ideas for America's educators". Newsweek. Retrieved 2022-01-08.
  12. ^ Safford, Kimberly; Iniesto, Francisco; Stranach, Matthew; Atkinson, Simon Paul; Foley, Pam (2019-08-16). "Book Reviews – 2019". Journal of Interactive Media in Education. 2019 (1): 6. doi:10.5334/jime.542. ISSN 1365-893X.
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