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Associate Professor
Mathematical Sciences
Office
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Tuesday
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Biography
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Dr. Gunter moved to Connecticut to join the Central Faculty in 2020. She received her Ph.D. in 2018 from the University of Oklahoma. She has taught mathematics and mathematics methods to students of all ages and life stages including those in elementary, middle, and high school, community college, and university, but considers herself a middle school mathematics teacher in her heart. Before relocating, she was the PK-12 mathematics coordinator for one of the largest school districts in Oklahoma which served a student population of more than 16,000 students. At CCSU, she mostly works with students focusing their studies around mathematics education, teaching both mathematics content and methods courses to undergraduate and graduate students. Her research is centered around how teachers understand and value student experiences in their classrooms.
Participate in Dr. Gunter's research! She is currently collecting data through a survey instrument which asks participants to reflect on their experiences learning mathematics from childhood to the present.
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Education
Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum (Math. Ed.)
University of Oklahoma
2018
Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum (Math. Ed.)
University of Oklahoma
2012
Areas of Expertise
Mathematics education, curriculum development, math trauma, disciplinary literacy, student-centered pedagogies, community-centered classrooms
Publications, Research & Presentations
Refereed Publications:
Journal Articles
Gunter, M.D., Kolodziej, S., & Colombie, E. (2026). Making connections with measurement “you”nits. Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, 119(7), 525–529. https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2025.0418
Raymond, K. & Gunter, M.D. (2026). The science of math reconsidered: A critical examination of foundational claims. Philosophy of Mathematics Education Journal, 43(March 2026), 1-21.
Gunter, M.D. (2025). Making units count: A measurement task for pre-service teachers. Kentucky Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 3(2), 1-6.
Gunter, M.D., Miller, J., & Rothrock, K. (2024). Fostering communities in practice. Kentucky Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 2(2), 1-11.
Gunter, M.D. & Gunter, D.L. (2023). Connecting experiences in mathematics and math trauma. In R. Hammack & B. Cory (Eds). Proceedings of the 122nd annual convention of the School Science and Mathematics Association (Vol. 10). Colorado Springs, CO: SSMA. (64% acceptance rate)
Gunter, M.D. (2023). A guide for writing in the mathematics classroom. Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching Pre-K-12, 116(6), 410-418. (23% acceptance rate)
Gunter, M.D. & Raymond, K. (2020). Communication and metacognition in the classroom. Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching Pre-K-12, 113(12), 1017-1022.
Raymond, K., Gunter, M.D., & Conrady, K. (2018). Developing communication and metacognition through question generating. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 23(5), 276-281.
Gunter, M.D. (2016). Riding the RAFT. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 22(3), 172-175.
Book Chapters
Gunter, M.D., Miller, J., & Rothrock, K. (2026). Constructing classroom community: The roles of professional learning communities, choice, and reflective practices. Chapter manuscript accepted with revision and resubmission for inclusion in E. Ethridge, A. Beisly, & K. Raymond (Eds). Constructivist Practices in Teacher Education: Theory, Methods, and Challenges. Routledge.
Recent and Upcoming Refereed Presentations:
Gunter, M. & Raymond, K. (2027, February). What is happening in secondary mathematics classrooms? Comparing instructional practices in two states. Research session accepted for the 2027 AMTE Conference, Baltimore, MD. February 11-13. (65% acceptance rate)
Gunter, M. & Gunter, D. (2026, November). Learning from student experiences in mathematics across the grades. Research session accepted for the 2026 SSMA Convention, Chicago, IL. November 5-7.
Gunter, M., Miller, J., & Rothrock, K. (2026, November). Classroom community under construction. Workshop session accepted for the 2026 SSMA Convention, Chicago, IL. November 5-7.
Raymond, K. & Gunter, M. (2026, November). What is happening in mathematics classrooms: A call for research. Research session accepted for the 2026 SSMA Convention, Chicago, IL. November 5-7.
Gunter, M. & Gunter, D. (2025, November). How prevalent is math trauma? Research session presented at the 2025 SSMA Convention, Fort Worth, TX. November 13-15.
Raymond, K. & Gunter, M. (2025, March). Exploring the foundations of the science of mathematics. Research session presented at the 2025 RCML Annual Conference, College Station, TX. March 6-8.
Raymond, K. & Gunter, M. (2024, November). What is scientific about the science of mathematics? Research presented at the 2024 SSMA Convention, Knoxville, TN. November 7-9.
Gunter, M. & Gunter, D. (2024, November). Understanding math trauma. Research session presented at the 2024 SSMA Convention, Knoxville, TN. November 7-9.
Gunter, M. & Gunter, D. (2023, October). Connecting experiences in mathematics and math trauma. Research session presented at the 2023 SSMA Convention, Colorado Springs, CO. October 19-21.
Gunter, M. & Gunter, D. (2022, October). Math Trauma: What? Where? When? Why? and How? Research session presented at the 2022 SSMA Convention, Missoula, MT. October 27-29.
Gunter, M. (2021, October). Children’s stories in elementary education mathematics. Research session presented at the 2021 SSMA Convention, held virtually (COVID). October 28-30.
Awards & Grants
AAUP Curriculum Development Grant, Using a Mathematical Lens to Analyze Equity, Justice, and Inclusion in American Society (co-author), Spring 2021
AAUP Curriculum Development Grant, Meet Me in the Middle: Redesigning the Secondary Mathematics Methods Experience (co-author), Spring 2021
AAUP Early Career Curriculum Development Grant, So You’re Telling Me There’s a Chance? Enhancing the Graduate Experience in Elementary Probability and Statistics, Winter 2021-22
AAUP Faculty Development Grant, From Novice to a STaR: Faculty Development in Mathematics Education, 2022-2023
AMTE STaR (Service, Teaching, and Research) in Mathematics Education Fellow, 2022
AAUP Curriculum Development Grant, Hands-On Mathematics: Purposeful Tools for Teaching and Learning (co-author), Fall 2024
AAUP Curriculum Development Grant, A Very Good Place to Start: Redesigning the Mathematics Sequence for Elementary Education (co-author), Fall 2025
Memberships & Affiliations
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
School Science and Mathematics Association
Research Council on Mathematics Learning
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators in Connecticut
Associated Teachers of Mathematics in Connecticut
Connecticut Council of Leaders of Mathematics
Courses Taught
Italicized courses are being taught in the current semester.
Undergraduate:
MATH 102 Applied Algebra with Math Foundations
MATH 103 College Algebra
MATH 105 Mathematics for Liberal Arts
MATH 113 Structures of Math I: Number Systems
MATH 125 Applied Calculus
MATH 211 Clinical Experience in Mathematics Education
MATH 307 Topics in Elementary Mathematics
MATH 311 Clinical Experience in Mathematics Education II
MATH 313 Number Systems from an Advanced Viewpoint
MATH 344 Mathematics and Diverse Cultures
MATH 409 Mathematics through Computers
MATH 412 Elementary Mathematical Methods
MATH 414 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School
MATH 426 Student Teaching Seminar
Graduate:
EDEL 529 Analysis of Teaching
MATH 508/538 Teaching Probability and Statistics in the Elementary/Middle Grades
MATH 509/539 Teaching Algebraic Thinking in the Elementary/Middle Grades
MATH 510 Mathematics through Technology
MATH 543 Secondary School Algebra with Technology/Advanced Viewpoint
MATH 598 Research in Mathematics Education
MATH 590 Special Project in Mathematics
MATH 599 Thesis (Plan A)