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Kaneka Turner serves as a Staff Lecturer at Mount Holyoke College within the Professional and Graduate Education (PaGE) division, where she is a core teaching faculty member for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Mathematics program. Having helped design the MAT curriculum as part of its inaugural 2013 cohort, she maintains active involvement in shaping math teacher education.
Her educational credentials include:
- M.A.T. in Mathematics Teaching, Mount Holyoke College (2016)
- M.Ed., University of Phoenix
Turner's professional focus centers on transformative mathematics education through practical applications. She champions curriculum innovation and equity initiatives, notably developing Illustrative Mathematics' fourth-grade curriculum and founding the ReImage consulting firm to advance educational leadership. Her work specifically targets systemic improvements in diversity and representation, exemplified by her initiative celebrating Black women in mathematics.
As a frequent regional conference speaker and district advisor, Turner extends her impact beyond campus by mentoring educators and influencing policy. Her career trajectory—from 18 years in Charlotte-Mecklenburg classrooms to national curriculum development—demonstrates sustained commitment to elevating math education through teacher empowerment and culturally responsive practices.
