Trena Wilkerson

Trena L. Wilkerson is an American mathematician and mathematics educator. She is a Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at Baylor University,[1] and the president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for the 2020–2022 term.[2][3]

Education and career

Wilkerson majored in mathematics at Mississippi College, earned a master's degree in mathematics education from Southeastern Louisiana University, and worked as a high school teacher in Louisiana for 18 years, from 1976 to 1994.[4]

Returning to graduate study, she earned a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction in 1994 at the University of Southern Mississippi, specializing in mathematics education,[1] and became an assistant research professor at Louisiana State University from 1994 to 1999, when she moved to her present position at Baylor.[4]

References
  1. "Trena L. Wilkerson, Ph.D.", School of Education, Baylor School of Education, retrieved 2020-12-30
  2. History of the NCTM Board, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, retrieved 2020-12-30
  3. "Dr. Trena Wilkerson Installed as President of National Council of Teachers in Mathematics", Median & Public Relations, Baylor University, April 9, 2020, retrieved 2020-12-30
  4. "Trena L. Wilkerson, Candidate for President-Elect", 2018 Candidates, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2018, retrieved 2020-12-30
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