Emily Elrod, a lecturer in the mathematics and statistics department, was elected as president-elect for the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
In a statewide election for the members of the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM), Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics Emily Elrod was chosen as the president-elect of the organization. Her term will begin this spring as president-elect and then she will take over as the organization’s president in 2025.
The North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) is a statewide and regional leader in mathematics education, serving as a primary resource for information about and for guidance in ensuring effective mathematics education for all students.
Elrod brings with her years of experience to help lead the state. She completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Appalachian State University, both in mathematics education. Additionally, she completed a doctorate in Learning and Teaching in STEM: Mathematics Education in May 2022.
Elrod currently teaches mathematics courses for Elon as well as courses to support preservice teachers. She spent seven years in the North Carolina K-12 public school system, five years as a high school mathematics teacher and another two years as a curriculum specialist. Her expertise as a mathematics educator is only enhanced by having these years of experience in high school classrooms.
Elrod’s experience as the NCCTM President helps increase ties and public service to the surrounding communities in North Carolian and Elon.