Meet the Staff
We are all excited to teach Mathematics to middle school students
using a hands-on approach and through real life
applications to get students excited as well.
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Dr. Shelly M. Jones
CCSU Professor
Dr. Jones teaches mathematics education at Central Connecticut State University. She has taught at CCSU for 12 years and was a middle school teacher before coming to CCSU. Dr. Jones loves working with students who are studying to become elementary school teachers. She also enjoys working with practicing teachers who are learning how to make math more relevant for their students at all grade levels.
Noriko Gordon
Educator, Program Volunteer
Taught Geogebra, Origami, and Math Puzzles.
Cheryl Fox
Taught session on Forensics
Secretary, Mathematics Department
Dunn Pearson
Award-Winning Musician, Guest Speaker
Mr. Pearson and Dr. Jones co-taught a full day on connecting mathematics and music. Their long-time collaboration includes sessions at CCSU's Campy-on-Campus, ATOMIC Conference, NCTM Conference, and classroom research connecting music and fractions. Their article, Music: Inspiring Children to Learn Mathematics was featured in General Music Today.