Stacey C. Zimmerman

Dr. Stacey C. Zimmerman is an Assistant Professor in the Mathematics and Computer Science Department at Western Carolina University (WCU), joining in 2022. Her career spans over 25 years in mathematics education across secondary and post-secondary levels. She previously held roles at Virginia Commonwealth University and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Dr. Zimmerman holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and an M.S. and B.S. from North Carolina A & T State University. Her research focuses on Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching (MKT) and promoting equitable, inclusive mathematical practices. She teaches foundational mathematics courses and prepares future mathematics teachers, emphasizing accessibility to mathematics for all students.