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Jennifer Cribbs is a Professor in the School of Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences at Oklahoma State University, where she has served since 2016, first as an Associate Professor (2016-2022) and then as a Professor (2022-present). Her academic work focuses on mathematics education, particularly examining how students develop mathematics identity and persist in STEM fields.
Dr. Cribbs earned her educational credentials from prestigious institutions:
- Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on Mathematics Education from Clemson University (2012)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Mathematics Education from Converse College (2005)
- Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology (1999)
Before entering higher education, Dr. Cribbs taught secondary mathematics in the South Carolina public school system, giving her valuable practical experience that informs her research. Her certification as a Secondary Mathematics teacher from the South Carolina Department of Education (2005-2017) further demonstrates her commitment to quality mathematics instruction.
Dr. Cribbs' research primarily investigates mathematics identity and student persistence in STEM, exploring how students develop their sense of self in relation to mathematics. She also examines teachers' beliefs and practices and how these connect to student affect and learning outcomes. Her work often employs mixed-methods approaches, combining quantitative scale development with qualitative exploration of student and teacher experiences.
Her recent scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory toward developing robust instruments for measuring mathematics identity and related constructs, with several 2024-2025 publications focused on scale validation. She has also expanded her research to include semiconductor education and circuit debugging skills, indicating a broadening scope of her STEM education research. Her work consistently addresses practical applications for classroom teachers while contributing to theoretical understandings of mathematics identity development across K-12 and undergraduate contexts.
Dr. Cribbs has secured significant research funding from multiple sources, including the National Science Foundation, National Security Agency, and the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Her grants portfolio demonstrates her ability to lead substantial research projects focused on STEM education, teacher development, and student engagement in mathematics.
Through her work with preservice teachers and in-service educators, Dr. Cribbs has made substantial contributions to understanding how professional development influences teacher beliefs and classroom practices. Her research on the transition to online instruction during the pandemic provides valuable insights for teacher education programs navigating technological changes in education delivery.
