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American mathematician

Trena L. Wilkerson (born 1954) is an American mathematician and mathematics educator. She is a Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at Baylor University, and the president of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics for the 2020–2022 term.

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.

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, and became an assistant research professor at Louisiana State University from 1994 to 1999, when she moved to her present position at Baylor.

Recognition

Wilkerson is the 2024 recipient of the Louise Hay Award.

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
  5. Trena Wilkerson to Receive the Louise Hay Award for Contributions to Mathematics Education (PDF), Association for Women in Mathematics, October 24, 2023, retrieved 2024-03-29

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