Shanda Hood

Shanda Hood serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Affiliated with the Mathematics discipline within the broader academic structure, she has been an active MERLOT community member since July 2020, contributing 75 educational materials including learning exercises, bookmark collections, and course ePortfolios. Her role emphasizes curriculum development and educational resource creation for mathematics instruction.

Her professional focus centers on Mathematics Education and Statistics Education, with particular attention to innovative teaching methodologies and open educational resources. She actively reviews mathematics materials for MERLOT, supporting resource sharing across higher education institutions. Her work demonstrates commitment to improving pedagogical approaches in quantitative disciplines through collaborative educational projects.

As a dedicated educator, Professor Hood develops and shares teaching resources that enhance student engagement in mathematics. Her contributions to MERLOT reflect her investment in accessible, high-quality educational materials for undergraduate mathematics instruction across diverse learning environments.