Wendy Smith, Ph.D.
Director Center for Transformative Teaching University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Contact
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AVH 217
Lincoln, NE 68588-0131 - Phone
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402-472-3731 On-campus 2-3731
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wsmith5@unl.edu
Wendy (they/she) brings over three decades of experience to the Center for Transformative Teaching, ranging from working as a middle school mathematics teacher here in Lincoln to conducting national research with departments seeking to positively change their cultures and practices around effective STEM teaching and learning. While serving as the director for the Center for Transformative Teaching, Smith continues to hold small appointments with Mathematics (Willa Cather Research Professor of Mathematics) to teach courses and with the Center for Science, Mathematics, and Computer Education to conduct STEM education research across PK-12 and higher education.
Education
Wendy has a bachelor of science degree in mathematics (minors in political science, physics, French), a master of arts degree in mathematics (minor in special education), past 7-12 teaching certification in mathematics and special education, and a doctoral degree in education (specializing in mathematics education).
Core Values
Some of Wendy's core values include lifelong learning and growth; integrity and responsibility; liberation and social justice; nurturing professional relationships and connections; and treating themself and others as whole, complex humans who are creative, playful, and seek joy.