Chrislyn Luce

Chrislyn Luce is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Reading and Elementary Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She specializes in bridging research and classroom practice, with a focus on mathematics education, assessment strategies, and growth mindset. Dr. Luce has supervised clinical settings for over two decades and is trained in scoring EdTPA through Pearson.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Southern Mississippi (1993)
• M.A. in Mathematics Education, Florida State University (1995)
• B.A. in Early Childhood Education, Florida State University (1982)

Research Interests: Dr. Luce explores instructional differentiation for 21st-century learners, effective mathematics teaching methodologies, and the impact of descriptive feedback on student motivation. She advocates for growth mindset practices to enhance academic achievement.

Awards:

• Kappa Delta Pi Leadership Award

Community Involvement: Active in organizations like Boy Scouts, Crop Walk, and Loaves and Fishes, reflecting her commitment to community engagement.