Carolyn Mitten

Carolyn Mitten, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Education and Department Chair at Westmont College. She specializes in fostering conceptual understanding in mathematics teaching and preparing educators to implement compassionate formative assessment strategies that address diverse learner needs.

• Education: B.S. in Mathematics from Messiah College, Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics Education) from the University of Florida

With 5 years of public secondary school teaching experience in Pennsylvania and 7 years of undergraduate/graduate education instruction across multiple institutions, Mitten focuses on designing inclusive pedagogical frameworks. Her recent scholarship emphasizes teacher preparation for equitable assessment practices.

• Contact: Porter Center Office 3, Fridays 10-2 PM & by appointment
• Phone: 805-565-6171