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Jeneva Clark is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Math at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her academic journey includes a B.S. in Mathematics and B.A. in Mathematics Education from Lee University, followed by a Master’s in Mathematics (UTK) and a Ph.D. in Teacher Education with a Mathematics concentration (UTK). She has held roles from high school teacher to adjunct faculty before becoming a full-time lecturer in 2006, advancing to Senior Lecturer (2017), Distinguished Lecturer (2020), and her current position since 2025.
Her research focuses on instructional design, student learning from errors, and interdisciplinary STEM curriculum development. Notable projects include SUMMIT-P partnerships and the Data Science course co-developed with interdisciplinary teams. She has secured over $2.6M in grants for initiatives like VolsTeach for Appalachia and PAC-Math.
Key contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed publications, editorships, and awards such as the 2025 Diversity Leadership Award and the 2023 Southeastern MAA Distinguished Teaching Award. She advises on national evaluations (e.g., SACSCOC) and mentors future educators through programs like VolsTeach.
Her service spans leadership roles including Co-Chair of UTK's Diversity & Outreach Committee, NSF grant PI roles, and global collaborations (e.g., Ghanaian mathematics curriculum research). She teaches courses like Geometry and Seminar in Teaching College Mathematics, emphasizing pedagogical innovation and equity.
- Grants: $2.6M+ across 14 projects focusing on teacher development, curriculum innovation, and community engagement.
- Awards: 20+ recognitions including NSF nominations and institutional excellence awards.
- Publications: 50+ articles in journals like Mathematics Teacher and Contemporary Mathematics, plus books and edited volumes.
