Kathy Von Wagoner
Kathy Von Wagoner
Weber State University
Specialization: Developmental Math
Kathryn Van Wagoner, PhD, is the Director of Developmental Mathematics at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Previously, she managed the Math Lab at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. She holds degrees in mathematics education and administration, including a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Mathematics Education and Leadership from Utah State University. Kathryn was recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Developmental Mathematics in 2012 by the Southwest Association for Developmental Education and currently serves as the chair of the Developmental Mathematics Committee of AMATYC, the national association for mathematics in the first two years of college. Kathryn has extensive experience working in open enrollment universities where she has produced a number of student success initiatives in the areas of provisional enrollment support, placement prep, tutor training, course pathways, and developmental math curriculum reform. She also excels at program and organizational reform, as well as curriculum development. Kathryn has presented numerous conference presentations and workshops. Her research interest is Mathematical Identity, the relationship people have with mathematics. Kathryn loves adventure and spends as much time as possible in the outdoors.
Professional Preparation
Brigham Young University, Mathematics Education, B.A. 1988
Brigham Young University, Public Administration, M.P.A. 2003
Utah State University, Curriculum & Instruction, Math Education and Leadership Ph.D 2015
Publications
Kathryn Van Wagoner and Maureen Andrade, (2011). Learning is developmental. (Video production).
David Fearnley, and Kathryn Van Wagoner, (2011). The mathematical art exhibit ‘Infinite Beauty’ at Utah Valley University, 3–30 March 2009. Journal of Mathematics and the Arts, 5(1), 29-41.
Kathryn Van Wagoner, (2012). Effectively onboarding new staff. In K. Agee & R. Hodges (Eds.), Handbook for training peer tutors and mentors (pp. 99-102). Mason, OH: Cengage.
Synergistic Activities
Nearly doubled the pass rate of developmental mathematics students over a 5-year period of program reform that incorporated researched best practices in mathematics education.
Established and organized six annual thematic Math Awareness weeks. Events engaged university students in exploring real life applications of mathematics in areas such as space exploration, art, nature, climatology and sports.
Co-founder and co-chair of the Utah Women & STEM Education Network, a statewide network of education professionals interested in recruiting and retaining women in STEM programs.
Co-chaired an institution-wide mathematics success committee that brought an entire campus community together to address challenges related to student success in mathematics