Naomi Jessup

Naomi Jessup is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development. She specializes in mathematics education, focusing on teacher noticing, professional development, and equity-centered pedagogies. Her research addresses how to rehumanize mathematics education, particularly for Black students and communities, amid the challenges of the pandemic.

Education: Jessup holds a Ph.D. in Educational Studies of Mathematics Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a Master’s in School Administration from Appalachian State University, and a B.A. in Elementary Education from UNC Greensboro.

Research Interests: Jessup’s work examines children’s mathematical thinking, culturally responsive curriculum design, and mathematics teaching practices that honor diverse student backgrounds. She advocates for anti-deficit approaches, such as the FAIR Framework, and explores pandemic-era adaptations of educational spaces to ensure inclusivity. Her studies have been funded by the NSF and NCTM.

Publications: Her research appears in journals like ZDM – International Journal on Mathematics Education and Journal of Education for Teaching, with a focus on teacher noticing, equity in mathematics education, and pandemic response strategies.

Professional Engagement: Jessup serves on the Georgia Mathematics and Illustrative Mathematics Advisory Council and has contributed to initiatives like the Responsive Teaching in Elementary Mathematics (RTEM) project. She teaches mathematics methods courses for pre-service teachers and doctoral seminars on critical educational issues.

Grants & Awards: Her work has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). No specific awards are listed, but her funding underscores recognition of her research impact.