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Dr. Daryl L Stephens serves as Interim Department Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at East Tennessee State University's School of Science, Engineering, and Math. With continuous service since 1994, he previously held the Associate Chair position from 2011-2023, managing academic scheduling and departmental operations after the 2003 absorption of Developmental Studies into the department.
His educational credentials include:
- B.S. in Elementary Education (University of North Texas)
- M.Ed. in Public School Administration (University of North Texas)
- M.S. in Mathematics (Texas Woman's University)
- Ph.D. in Education (University of Tennessee-Knoxville)
Dr. Stephens' expertise centers on mathematics education reform, specializing in secondary teacher preparation and developmental mathematics pathways. His work integrates K-12 classroom experience with higher education leadership to create effective student success models, particularly for learning support transitions and teacher certification programs.
As an academic advisor, he guides mathematics majors pursuing secondary education concentrations and minors, leveraging his background as a former McKinney, Texas public school teacher. His professional influence extends through leadership roles in the Upper East Tennessee Council of Mathematics (past president, current webmaster) and Tennessee Mathematics Teachers' Association (contest coordinator).
Outside academia, Dr. Stephens contributes to musical communities as board secretary of The Civic Chorale, director of a youth handbell choir, and member of Handbell Musicians of America, demonstrating commitment to holistic education beyond STEM disciplines.
