Barry T. Elliott

Barry T. Elliott serves as an Instructor in the Department of Mathematics at Tennessee Technological University, where he has taught since 2006 following prior experience as a teaching assistant at UT Martin and high school educator.

His educational background includes:

• B.Sc. in Education – Secondary Ed Mathematics, University of Tennessee at Martin (1999)
• M.Sc. in Mathematics, Tennessee Technological University (2006)

Mr. Elliott's teaching philosophy centers on deconstructing complex problems into fundamental components before synthesizing solutions, emphasizing this methodology as essential for cross-disciplinary creativity from engineering to music. His research interests focus on:

• Mathematics Education
• Problem-Solving Frameworks
• Secondary Mathematics Instruction
• STEM Pedagogy

With over 25 years of cumulative teaching experience since 1997, he specializes in foundational mathematics instruction and curriculum development for diverse student populations.