Christine Phelps-Gregory

Christine Phelps-Gregory is a Professor of Mathematics at Central Michigan University, specializing in mathematics education with a focus on teacher education and student motivation. Her research examines prospective teachers' beliefs, mathematics self-efficacy, and the development of pedagogical skills through classroom interventions and collaboration. She holds a Ph.D. and multiple advanced degrees from the University of Delaware, alongside a B.S. from Michigan Technological University.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Delaware, 2009
• M.A., University of Delaware, 2007
• M.S., University of Delaware, 2005
• B.S., Michigan Technological University, 2003

Her research interests span teacher education, student motivation in mathematics, and systematic improvement of teaching practices. Notably, she explores how pre-service teachers analyze student thinking, the role of mathematics knowledge in teaching, and the impact of discretemathematics courses on student beliefs. Recent work includes studies on mathematics self-efficacy incongruence and pre-service teachers' definitions of effective teaching.

Publications reflect her focus on bridging theory and practice, addressing topics like math anxiety, teacher noticing, and curriculum design. Grants and advising activities are integral to her work, though specific details are not detailed here. She actively contributes to academic communities through conference presentations and journal articles, emphasizing evidence-based pedagogical strategies.