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Kristen Casstevens

Undergraduate major or graduate field of study: Mathematics and Mathematics Education

Subject area(s) and grade level teaching focus: Mathematics, grades 9-12

Category of scholarship/fellowship:
Noyce Scholar

Name of Noyce institution:
North Carolina State University

Current academic or teaching status:
Senior

School and school district:
Southern Lee High School, Public Schools of Lee County

Background:

I am from East Bend, North Carolina and attended Forbush High School. As a graduate from a high-needs school district, I realize the necessity of highly qualified teachers committed to excellence. I have witnessed the same challenges students face in these schools and want to do my part to make a difference in a district where I can be of most use.

Why do you want to teach:

When I applied to North Carolina State University, I knew right away that I wanted to pursue a double major in Mathematics Education and Mathematics in order to become a high school math teacher. This decision came easily because of my passion for young people and sharing my knowledge with others. It is also indicative of my devotion to obtaining a higher understanding of mathematics that will not only challenge me personally, but benefit my future students.

Describe a memorable teaching experience:

One of my most memorable experiences has also been one of my most rewarding experiences. Last year, while tutoring at our cooperating school, I had the opportunity to help a student go over his failed exam and review his notes for better understanding. He was given the opportunity to retake his test after school and his scored improved 20 points! I really felt like I had made a positive difference in his understanding and mastery of the concepts for that test.

What does the Noyce program mean to you:

Becoming a Noyce Scholar has not only prepared me with the resources I need, but also with the motivation of belonging to a like-minded program. The professional development conferences such as the national NCTM and North Carolina NCTM have been tremendous learning opportunities that I would not otherwise have had. Being a part of this scholarly community has been a true blessing and will undoubtedly make my fellow scholars and myself a cut above the rest!

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under Grant Numbers DUE-2041597 and DUE-1548986. Any opinions, findings, interpretations, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of its authors and do not represent the views of the AAAS Board of Directors, the Council of AAAS, AAAS’ membership or the National Science Foundation.

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