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Dr. Gina Gresham is an Associate Professor in the School of Teacher Education at the University of Central Florida's College of Community Innovation and Education. She is also a member of the Academy Research Faculty at the Lockheed Martin/University of Central Florida Academy for Mathematics and Science. Her expertise spans educational psychology, mathematics education, and behavior management, with a focus on reducing mathematics anxiety and improving teacher efficacy in K-12 classrooms. Dr. Gresham has authored/co-authored six books on Response to Intervention (RTI) in Mathematics and teacher training methodologies.
She holds a Ph.D. in Elementary Education and Educational Psychology from the University of Alabama. Her research explores the psychology of mathematics, teacher self-efficacy, learning styles, and RTI implementation nationwide. Dr. Gresham has received numerous teaching awards including the University’s Teaching Inventive Program Award (2013, 2016), Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (2007, 2011), and the Christa McAuliffe Teaching Award for the Lockheed Martin/UCF K-8 Program.
Her recent work emphasizes longitudinal studies tracking mathematics anxiety and efficacy from preservice to inservice teachers. This research has produced insights into teacher development, classroom strategies for anxious learners, and interdisciplinary approaches to mathematics education. Dr. Gresham’s professional development programs have been adopted nationally, focusing on RTI implementation and teacher training.
Awards include:
- Teaching Inventive Program Award (2013, 2016)
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award (2008, 2013)
- Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (2007, 2011)
- Christa McAuliffe Teaching Award (Lockheed Martin/UCF Program)
Her advising and grants focus on educational equity, teacher support systems, and mathematics anxiety mitigation. Dr. Gresham collaborates with the UCF Academy for Mathematics and Science to develop innovative teaching models, emphasizing hands-on learning and interdisciplinary connections in mathematics instruction.
