Christy Graybeal

Christy Graybeal serves as Professor of Education and Mathematics at Hood College, where she directs the Mathematics Education and Math Instructional Leadership programs. Based in Tatem Arts Center, Room 116, she champions transformative mathematics pedagogy focused on student-centered learning and teacher development.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park
• M.A., American University
• B.S., Moravian College

Dr. Graybeal's research centers on empowering mathematics educators through innovative curriculum design and fostering student mathematical identity. Her work emphasizes inquiry-based approaches where learners become creators of mathematical knowledge rather than passive recipients. She actively promotes professional development models that cultivate classroom environments rich in curiosity and conceptual exploration.

As leader of Hood College's M.S. in Math Education program, she prepares educators to implement teaching practices that prioritize questioning, collaborative problem-solving, and metacognitive reflection in mathematics instruction.