Katie Anderson-Pence

Bio

Coming soon.

Experience and Interests

Teaching

Associate Professor, University of Colorado Colorado Springs (2014-2025)
University Instructor, Utah State University (2009-2014)
Elementary Teacher, Alpine School District (2000-2011)
District Math Specialist, Alpine School District (2007-2009)

Research Interests

Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways
Rural Education
Teacher Development and Mentoring
Mathematics Classroom Discourse
Technology and Virtual Manipulatives in Mathematics Instruction

Presentations and Publications

Presentations

Anderson-Pence, K.L. (2021, October). Leveraging Tutorial Instructional Software to Enhance Classroom Mathematical Discussions. Paper Presentation. Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association (NRMERA). Sun Valley, Idaho.
Anderson-Pence, K. L. (2019, November). Enhancing Mathematics Instruction in Rural Schools: A Year-long Professional Development Experience. Regular Session. School Science and Math Association (SSMA) Annual Convention. Salt Lake City, Utah.

Publications

Anderson-Pence, K.L., Tygret, J.A., & Crocker, L. (2020). Leveraging tutorial instructional software to enhance classroom mathematical discussions: An exploratory mixed-methods study. Educational Research: Theory and Practice, 31(3), 74–93. http://www.nrmera.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/6-Anderson-Pence-et-al-Leveraging-Tutorial-Instructional-Software.pdf
Anderson-Pence, K.L. (2017). Techno-mathematical discourse: A conceptual framework for analyzing K–12 classroom discussions. Education Sciences, 7(1), 40. doi:10.3390/educsci7010040

Involvement

Community

Site Visit Team Member, Association for the Advancement of Quality in Educator Preparation (2023-present)
Board Member, School Science and Mathematics Association (2024-2027)

Professional Memberships

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
National Rural Education Association (NREA)
School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA)

International Outreach

Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan

Fun Facts

Last book you read?

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Best advice you ever received?

No matter how much work there is to do, always make time to play.

What did you want to be when you were growing up?

A meteorologist.

Favorite Quote?

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

Building relationships and forming meaningful connections with students.

A piece of advice for students in your school?

While mastering pedagogy and subject matter is essential, the heart of teaching lies in connecting with students. When students feel seen, heard and valued, they’re more likely to engage, take risks and grow. Strong relationships create a foundation for meaningful learning and lasting impact.