Jessica Becker

About

Jessica completed her AAs in History and Creative Writing from Sinclair Community College in 2012. She then completed her BAs in English Literature with Honours and History, with a minor in Classics from Wright State University in 2015. She completed her first MA in English Literature as a GTA for Wright State in 2018. She completed her second MA in History and Literature from Columbia University’s Reid Hall campus in Paris, France in 2019. Since 2019 she has taught Composition, Literature, and History at Central State University, Wilberforce University, and Sinclair Community College.

Jessica is a student representative. Jessica is a first generation academic from a working-class background who has self-funded her education from the start, working full time during her undergrad, full time while teaching in her first MA, and investing in her further education. She is dedicated to ensuring all students are seen, heard, understood and respected by the University, its administration, its staff and other students. Jessica volunteers as a student rep because she shares the Kent Union philosophy to create an inclusive and supportive anti-ablest, anti-ageist, anti-classist, anti-homophobic, anti-misogynistic, anti-racist, anti-transphobic, and otherwise anti-othering academic community. Jessica is committed to listening to the concerns of her fellow students and offering them non-judgemental signposting advice so they can access further support or assistance on all matters of disrespect or discomfort. In her role as student rep, Jessica persistently advocates for MEMs students in divisional meetings and student voice forums in hopes of improving the academic experience at Kent for everyone, present and future.

Research interests

Jessica enjoys broad interests in early modern history and literature, with a focus on Stuart politics, gender, and culture. She also holds a deep love for Ancient Greek mythology, poetry, and drama.