Assistant Professor
Mathematical Sciences
Office
Marcus White Hall
117
Or by appointment
Biography
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Dr. Gunter moved to Connecticut to join the Central Faculty in 2020. She received her Ph.D. in 2018 from the University of Oklahoma. She has taught mathematics and mathematics methods to students of all ages and life stages including those in elementary, middle, and high school, community college, and university, but considers herself a middle school mathematics teacher in her heart. Before relocating, she was the PK-12 mathematics coordinator for one of the largest school districts in Oklahoma which served a student population of more than 16,000 students. At CCSU, she mostly works with students focusing their studies around mathematics education, teaching both mathematics content and methods courses to undergraduate and graduate students. Her research is centered around how teachers understand and value student experiences in their classrooms.
Education
Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum (Math. Ed.)
University of Oklahoma
2018
Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum (Math. Ed.)
University of Oklahoma
2012
Publications, Research & Presentations
Refereed Publications:
Gunter, M.D. (2016). Riding the RAFT. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 22(3), 172-175.
Raymond, K., Gunter, M.D., & Conrady, K. (2018). Developing Communication and Metacognition through Question Generating. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 23(5), 276-281.
Gunter, M.D. & Raymond, K. (2020). Communication and Metacognition in the Classroom. Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching Pre-K-12, 113(12), 1017-1022.
Gunter, M.D. (2023). A Guide for Writing in Secondary Mathematics. Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching Pre-K-12, 116(6), 410-418.
Gunter, M.D. & Gunter, D.L. (2023). Connecting Experiences in Mathematics and Math Trauma. In R. Hammack & B. Cory (Eds). Proceedings of the 122nd annual convention of the School Science and Mathematics Association (Vol. 10). Colorado Springs, CO: SSMA.
Gunter, M.D., Miller, J., & Rothrock, K. (2024). Fostering Communities in Practice. Kentucky Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 2(2), 1-11.
Recent and Upcoming Refereed Presentations:
Gunter, M. (October 2021). Children’s Stories in Elementary Education Mathematics. Research session presented at the 2021 SSMA Convention, held virtually (COVID).
Gunter, M. & Gunter, D. (October 2022). Math Trauma: What? Where? When? Why? and How? Research session presented at the 2022 SSMA Convention, Missoula, MT.
Gunter, M. & Gunter, D. (October 2023). Connecting Experiences in Mathematics and Math Trauma. Research session presented at the 2023 SSMA Convention, Colorado Springs, CO.
Gunter, M. & Gunter, D. (November 2024). Understanding Math Trauma. Research session accepted for presentation at the 2024 SSMA Convention, Knoxville, TN.
Raymond, K. & Gunter, M. (November 2024). What is Scientific about the Science of Mathematics? Research session accepted for presentation at the 2024 SSMA Convention, Knoxville, TN.
Awards & Grants
AAUP Curriculum Development Grant, Using a Mathematical Lens to Analyze Equity, Justice, and Inclusion in American Society (co-author), Spring 2021
AAUP Curriculum Development Grant, Meet Me in the Middle: Redesigning the Secondary Mathematics Methods Experience (co-author), Spring 2021
AAUP Early Career Curriculum Development Grant, So You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance? Enhancing the Graduate Experience in Elementary Probability and Statistics, Winter 2021-22
AAUP Faculty Development Grant, From Novice to a STaR: Faculty Development in Mathematics Education, 2022-2023
AMTE STaR (Service, Teaching, and Research) in Mathematics Education Fellow, 2022
AAUP Curriculum Development Grant, Hands-On Mathematics: Purposeful Tools for Teaching and Learning (co-author), Fall 2024
Memberships & Affiliations
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
School Science and Mathematics Association
Research Council on Mathematics Learning
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators in Connecticut
Associated Teachers of Mathematics in Connecticut
Connecticut Council of Leaders of Mathematics
Courses Taught
Italicized courses are being taught in the current semester.
Undergraduate:
MATH 102 Applied Algebra with Math Foundations
MATH 103 College Algebra
MATH 105 Mathematics for Liberal Arts
MATH 113 Structures of Math I: Number Systems
MATH 125 Applied Calculus
MATH 211 Clinical Experience in Mathematics Education
MATH 307 Topics in Elementary Mathematics
MATH 311 Clinical Experience in Mathematics Education II
MATH 313 Number Systems from an Advanced Viewpoint
MATH 344 Mathematics and Diverse Cultures
MATH 409 Mathematics through Computers
MATH 412 Elementary Mathematical Methods
MATH 414 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School
MATH 426 Student Teaching Seminar
Graduate:
MATH 508/538 Teaching Probability and Statistics in the Elementary/Middle Grades
MATH 509/539 Teaching Algebraic Thinking in the Elementary/Middle Grades
MATH 510 Mathematics through Technology
MATH 543 Secondary School Algebra with Technology/Advanced Viewpoint
MATH 598 Research in Mathematics Education
MATH 590 Special Project in Mathematics
MATH 599 Thesis (Plan A)