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Dr. Valorie Zonnefeld
Professor of Mathematics
DEGREES
- B.A. in Math Education, Dordt University (formerly Dordt College), 1997
- M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, Dordt University (formerly Dordt College), 2005
- Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of South Dakota, 2015
I am a Professor of Mathematics with expertise in mathematics education. I am passionate about high quality mathematics instruction and love exploring this with preservice teachers. Prior to teaching at Dordt, I spent twelve years in middle and high schools teaching various subjects and coaching. I also serve as the Principal Investigator for a $1.2 million National Science Foundation Noyce grant to support pre-service STEM teachers. In my free time I enjoy reading and spending time with friends and family.
COURSES
- Mathematics for College
- Number and Operations for Elementary Teachers
- Geometry for Elementary Teachers
- Probability and Statistics for Elementary Teachers
- Elementary Linear Algebra
- Number Theory
- History of Mathematics
- Individual Studies
- Introductory Statistics
- Kingdom, Identity, and Calling
- Teaching Math in Pre-K through Middle School
- Methods of Teaching Mathematics in High Schools and Middle Schools
- Student Teaching Internship
- Advanced Mathematics Pedagogy