Graduate Fellows

Amy Achenbach is a Ph.D. Candidate in the History department. A historian of higher education, specifically American campus culture, she is passionate about building campus community in and outside of the classroom. Amy's current research explores the culture and ideology of single-sex, women’s spaces through the lens of collegiate Greek-letter sororities. Prior to joining the ATL team as a fellow, Amy was Teacher of Record for History 1366: U.S. History since 1877 and 4378: American Women's History since 1865.

Aren Jamir is a Ph. D. student in the Higher Education Studies & Leadership department. Her research interests include international students in US higher education, AI for feedback and learning design, chronically ill students and campus systems, and the role of hormones in the learning patterns of female students. She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science with a specialization in Endocrinology. She is an avid reader and enjoys leading worship in church.

Joshua Jonas is a Ph.D. candidate in Curriculum and Instruction (Educational Technology) at Baylor University, with over 14 years of secondary teaching and administrative leadership experience in the Caribbean. His research focuses on educational technology implementation and sustainable digital adoption in resource-constrained K–12 contexts, with particular attention to post-ESSER funding sustainability and cost-efficiency. His dissertation uses a qualitative case study approach to examine technology implementation barriers in Waco ISD. More broadly, his scholarship explores AI literacy and curriculum innovation, game-based learning with learning analytics, and digital equity through teacher capacity building. Joshua currently serves as a Graduate Fellow with Baylor’s Academy for Teaching and Learning, supporting faculty development and evidence-based instructional innovation.