Linda Zientek

Linda Zientek is a Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Sam Houston State University's College of Science and Engineering Technology. Her research focuses on mathematics education, developmental mathematics, statistics pedagogy, and factors influencing student success in undergraduate mathematics programs.

She holds a BS and MS in Mathematics from Sam Houston State University and a PhD in Curriculum & Instruction from Texas A&M University.

Research examines developmental mathematics pathways, student-instructor perception alignment, multiplication fact automaticity, enrollment timing effects, and hybrid teaching models. Work emphasizes evidence-based strategies for improving mathematics education and degree completion through analysis of alternative student pathways and instructional practices.

Recent publications investigate pandemic-era teaching challenges, student persistence patterns, faculty perceptions of teaching practices, canonical correlation methodologies, and impacts of course modality on success in mathematics education.

Dr. Zientek maintains an active research profile through the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, contributing to curriculum development and educational research initiatives.