Education
- Ph.D. 2007 – University of Georgia, Educational Psychology
- M.A. 2004 – Wake Forest University, Education
- B.A. 1997 – University of West Indies, Mathematics
Areas of Expertise
- Mathematics Education
- Holistic Teacher Professional Development
- Teacher Beliefs
- Teacher Emotions
- Teacher Identity
- Underrepresentation in STEM
Background
My research lies at the intersection of mathematics education, educational psychology and teacher education. I focus on understanding both the contextual and teacher-specific factors that motivate teacher actions as they plan and instruct with the goal of determining the optimal design features of professional development that allow teachers to thrive.