Dr. Stacey C. Zimmerman

Biography

Dr. Stacey Zimmerman joined Western Carolina’s Mathematics and Computer Science Department in 2022. She has been involved in mathematics education for more than 25 years, spanning both the secondary and post-secondary levels. Recognizing that mathematics can be a gatekeeper to a college degree and/or a lucrative career, Dr. Zimmerman dedicates herself to ensuring that every student becomes a doer and consumer of mathematics. She held previous positions at Virginia Commonwealth University and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Education

• Ph D, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• MS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• MS, North Carolina A & T State University
• BS, North Carolina A & T State University

Teaching Interests

Dr. Zimmerman enjoys teaching foundational mathematics courses along with courses focused on preparing future mathematics teachers.

Research Interests

Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT), Equitable and inclusive mathematical practices