Sarah J. Hicks

Dr. Sarah J. Hicks is a Professor and Chair of the School of Education at Rockhurst University's College of Arts and Sciences. She leads departmental initiatives while maintaining active research in mathematics pedagogy and educational technology.

Education

• Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Missouri-Columbia (2010)
• M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Missouri-Columbia (2006)
• B.S., Mathematics and Secondary Education, Rockhurst University (2003)

Research Focus
Her scholarship explores Technology Integration in classrooms, Teacher Learning processes, Mathematics Education innovation, and Curriculum design frameworks. She investigates how pedagogical strategies impact student outcomes in STEM disciplines.

Honors & Awards

• Magis Leadership Award, Rockhurst University (2022)
• Excellence in Outcomes Assessment Award (2019)
• Rues Fellowship for Undergraduate Research (2013)
• National Science Foundation STaR Fellow (2011)

Professional Certifications

• Rockhurst Online Instructor Certification
• Missouri & Colorado Secondary Mathematics Teaching Licenses