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Christopher Nazelli is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Mathematics and the Center for Excellence and Equity in Mathematics at Wayne State University (WSU), effective August 2025. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction - Mathematics Education (WSU, 2021), M.A. in Mathematics (WSU, 1996), and B.A. in Mathematics (WSU, 1994). Nazelli specializes in mathematics education, teacher preparation, and lesson study, emphasizing equitable instructional practices and educator professional growth. He has received numerous teaching awards, including induction into the WSU Academy of Teachers (2021) and multiple grants supporting his work.
- Key roles: Director of WSU Math Corps (1997–2023), Lesson Study Facilitator (various initiatives since 2015), and Academy of Teachers' Lesson Study Faculty Learning Community co-founder.
- Teaching focus: Courses for pre-service elementary teachers and calculus instruction.
His research explores how relationships in classrooms foster learning, with a focus on creating safe spaces for intellectual risk-taking. Recent work includes studies on transformative technology in statistics education, inter-institutional writing collaborations for teacher development, and professional practices promoting human flourishing.
- Recent grants: 2025 Office of Teaching and Learning Travel Grant, 2023–2024 NSF-funded initiatives.
Nazelli’s contributions extend to community engagement through projects like Project REALM (2016–2020) and partnerships with Detroit Public Schools. He actively presents at international conferences, addressing topics like curriculum pacing policies and equity-driven pedagogy.
