Jennifer Pellish, EdD, Named Editor of the Journal of Educators Online
October 5, 2026

The Journal of Educators Online (JEO) is pleased to welcome Jennifer Pellish, EdD, as its new Editor.

Dr. Pellish brings more than two decades of experience in education, spanning secondary teaching and leadership, curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and online higher education. Since 2018, she has served as an Online Full-Time Faculty member in Grand Canyon University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

An active scholar and educator, Dr. Pellish has published in the Journal of Instructional Research, SN Social Sciences, and eLearn Magazine. She earned her Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning from Grand Canyon University in 2025. Her doctoral research examined the influence of generative artificial intelligence on online higher education. She was also recognized with GCU’s 2025 Provost Excellence Award.

“I am honored to step into the role of Editor for the Journal of Educators Online and to become part of a journal with more than 20 years of history in the field. I look forward to building on that foundation while continuing to support meaningful scholarship in online and technology-mediated learning.”

As Editor, Dr. Pellish will lead JEO as the journal continues its commitment to advancing rigorous, relevant scholarship focused on technology-mediated teaching and learning in higher education.

JEO also extends its appreciation to B. Jean Mandernach, PhD, for her leadership and service as Editor since 2016.

As JEO enters this next chapter, the journal looks forward to continuing to strengthen connections among scholars, educators, and practitioners while expanding the reach and impact of research in online and technology-mediated learning.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Pellish to the Journal of Educators Online.

Editor

Jennifer Pellish, EdD; Grand Canyon University, USA

Managing Editor

Morgan McNaughton, MS; Grand Canyon University, USA

Founding Executive Editor

Matt Elbeck, PhD; Troy University Dothan, USA

Editorial Board

Kirsti Dyer, MD, MS; Columbia College and Madonna University, USA
Ruth Gannon Cook, EdD; DePaul University, USA
Kathryn Ley, PhD; University of Houston Clear Lake, USA
Sherri Restauri, PhD; Coastal Carolina University, USA
Marcel Satsky Kerr, PhD; Texas Christian University, USA

Editorial History

Editor

The responsibilities of the Editor are journal promotion, oversight of the peer review board, coordination of the editorial board, academic advancement of the journal, coordination of the peer review process, and management of the online/print journal. This includes solicitation of peer reviewers, associate editors and invited editorials; conducting editorial board meetings; management and promotion of indexing; promotion of the journal to local, regional and national audiences; and maintenance of the journal web site. The Editor must hold a terminal degree, have extensive experience with scholarly publishing, and must have documented experience serving in an editorial capacity.

Editorial Board

The responsibilities of the Editorial Board include advising the scope and direction of the journal; soliciting manuscripts; recommending peer reviewers; reviewing manuscripts; editing final draft prior to printing; and providing council to the Editor as requested. The Editorial Board is comprised of a minimum of four members. Editorial Board members must hold a terminal degree in the field and have experience with scholarly publishing and peer review. The Editorial Board will be selected by the Editor, serve a two-year term with ongoing possibility of renewal. The service of the Editorial Board is voluntary with no monetary compensation.