Carrie L. La Voy

Carrie L. La Voy is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Teaching at the University of Kansas School of Education. She joined full-time in 2010 after serving as an adjunct faculty member at multiple institutions, including KU, Johnson County Community College, Ottawa University, and Haskell Indian Nations University. Her expertise lies in mathematics education, focusing on pre-service teacher training and addressing challenges in mathematics learning. She holds a Ph.D., MSE, and BSE from the University of Kansas.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kansas, 2009
• MSE in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kansas, 1997
• BSE in Elementary Education, University of Kansas, 1989

Research Interests: Methods of differentiating assessment and instruction, reasons for student struggles in mathematics, and improving teacher training. She advocates for multi-sensory approaches to teaching mathematics, particularly for children with learning disabilities, and serves on the professional advisory board at Horizon Academy.

Awards & Honors:

• Dr. Bob Frederick Educator Award (2019)
• School of Education Faculty Award for Teaching (2018)

Teaching & Service: Teaches undergraduate and graduate students in mathematics education. Presented on multisensory teaching methods at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics regional conference.