Dr. Holly Henderson Pinter

Biography

Originally from Cullowhee NC, I have spent much of my adult life teaching middle school math in Buncombe County. I joined the WCU faculty after earning a PhD in Mathematics Education at the University of Virginia. My role is primarily to work with middle grades teaching candidates and additionally work as the math 1 teacher and instructional support liaison for The Catamount School, our laboratory school that serves grades 6, 7, and 8.

Education

• Ph D, University of Virginia
• MAED, Western Carolina University
• BS, Western Carolina University

Teaching Interests

Mathematics Education Courses focused on NCTM principles and standards;<br>Middle School Education Courses;<br>Freshman courses in education

Research Interests

Mathematics Teaching Quality<br>Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching<br>Professional Development