Clara Giulia Valtorta

Clara Giulia Valtorta is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Mathematical, Computing, & Information Sciences at Jacksonville State University (JSU), affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences. She holds a B.S. in Middle Grades Mathematics from the College of Charleston (2006) and an M.A. in Mathematics Education from the University of Texas (2013). Her expertise lies in mathematics education, with a focus on cognitive approaches to teaching mathematical concepts such as fraction operations.

Valtorta has extensive experience in educational publishing, currently serving as a project manager and lead mathematics editor for a Texas-based company. She actively explores innovative methods to integrate mathematics, science, and engineering in high school curricula, as evidenced by her published work on STEM integration in engineering courses.

Her teaching responsibilities include courses like Intermediate Algebra (MS 100) and Precalculus Algebra (MS 112). She emphasizes understanding diverse student thought processes in mathematics, advocating for adaptable pedagogical strategies. While no formal grants or awards are listed, her contributions to educational content development highlight her commitment to improving STEM accessibility.