Kayla Myers

Dr. Kayla Myers is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Early Childhood through Secondary Education at the University of West Georgia. She specializes in elementary mathematics education, qualitative research methodologies, and equitable teaching practices. Her work focuses on teachers' pedagogical beliefs, early mathematics experiences, and how these shape instructional practices. Dr. Myers holds a BS Ed from Georgia State University (2009), a M.Ed (2011), and a Ph.D (2019), all in Early Childhood and Elementary Education.

Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate and graduate courses such as Teaching Elementary Math 1 & 2, Mathematics Content for Teaching, and Data to Meet Needs of Diverse Learners. She has taught over 20 course sections across multiple semesters, emphasizing field-based practicums and community-based STEM education. Recent courses include Investigating Mathematics Methods and Directed Readings in Education.

Dr. Myers' research appears in journals like Journal of Teacher Education, Mathematics Teacher Educator, and International Review of Qualitative Research. Her work addresses how teachers' historical relationships with mathematics influence their instructional approaches, advocating for equity-centered pedagogies.

She advises pre-service and in-service teachers on assessment practices, curriculum design, and inclusive education strategies. No grants or named research teams are explicitly detailed in the provided materials.