Shelly M. Jones

Shelly M. Jones is an American mathematics educator. She is an associate professor of mathematics education at Central Connecticut State University.

Shelly M. Jones
OccupationAssociate Professor
EmployerCentral Connecticut State University
Notable work
Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians (2019)

Early life and education

Jones is African-American; she was raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut and went on to study computer science at Spelman College, graduating in 1986.[1][2] Jones received a master's degree in mathematics education from the University of Bridgeport and a Ph.D. in mathematics education from Illinois State University.[3]

Career and research

Jones is an associate professor at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut. She teaches undergraduate and graduate content, curriculum, and methods courses. Her focus includes culturally relevant mathematics, where she explains cognitively demanding mathematics skills from a relevant cultural perspective.[1] In addition, Jones's specialties include integrating elementary school mathematics and music, and the effects of college students’ attitudes and beliefs about mathematics on their success in college.  

Jones' accomplishments have earned her recognition by Mathematically Gifted & Black as a Black History Month 2019 Honoree.[1]

Book

Jones is the author of the book Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians, published in 2019 by the American Mathematical Society.[4]

References
  1. "Black History Month Honoree 2019: Shelly M. Jones". Mathematically Gifted & Black. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  2. "Alumnae Features : Dr. Shelly Jones". Spelman Women to Watch. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  3. Provost, Kerri. "Women in Science Spotlight: Dr. Shelly M. Jones". Connecticut Space Center. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  4. Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians, ISBN 978-1470448899. Reviews:
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