Rate My Professor Jennifer Cressman

Jennifer Cressman-Hickox, Ph.D., serves as Program Chair of Early Childhood/Elementary Education at Pennsylvania State University - Abington. She is also the Education Director of Teacher Education Partnerships and Associate Teaching Professor of Education in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. These roles position her at the forefront of teacher preparation and program leadership within the Education faculty at the Abington campus. Dr. Cressman-Hickox earned her Ph.D. in 2005 and master's degree in 1992 from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. The Fall/Winter 2023 Penn GSE Magazine reports that Jennifer Cressman joined Penn State Abington as chair of the Early Childhood and Elementary Education program and director of Teacher Education Partnerships. Her office is in 320A Sutherland, with phone contact 215-881-7802.

In the Academic Leadership listing for Spring 2026, Jennifer Cressman-Hickox is designated as Program Chair for Education, alongside co-chair Rachael Brown. She appears in the Early Childhood/Elementary Education Directory and faculty pages, highlighting her central role in the department. Dr. Cressman-Hickox's appointments reflect her expertise in early childhood and elementary education, contributing to the university's mission in suburban Philadelphia. Her multifaceted leadership supports academic programs, teacher partnerships, and teaching excellence at Penn State Abington.