PhD, Interdisciplinary Studies, (Lie Algebras/Differential Geometry and Teacher Education and Leadership), Utah State University, 2019 Dissertation
Implementation and Effects of University College Algebra Growth Mindset Structured Assessments in Large Lectures
MS, Mathematics, (Lie Algebras and Differential Geometry), Utah State University, 2017 Thesis
Real Simple Lie Algebras: Cartan Subalgebra, Cayley Transform, and Classification
BS, Mathematics, Dixie State University, 2012
Teaching Interests
Calculus, Precalculus, Developmental, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Math for Elementary School Teachers, Discrete, Geometry, Technology for Teaching Mathematics, Assessment of Mathematical Achievement.
Research Interests
Graduate student professional development.
Growth mindset structured assessing and longitudinal effect on achievement.
Growth mindset structured lessons and effect on achievement.
Educational technology and impact on student achievement.
Educational technology and impact on growth mindset.
Classification of exceptional cases of real simple Lie algebras.
Spears, J., Deliman, A., Lewis, H., (2026).Undergraduate Mentorship: Creating a Sense of Belonging for Faculty..
Spears, J., Deliman, A., Lewis, H., LaMuth, J., Hales, K., (2025).Mentorship Matters: Capturing the Unseen Impact of Faculty-Student Relationships: Teaching Excellence: Promoting University's Vital Mission. Empower Teaching Open Access Book Series
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Teaching
MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques (QL), Fall 2025
MATH, MATH, MATH, MATH, MATH, MATH, MATH, MATH, MATH, MATH, MATH 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020, 2020 - Euclidean Geometry & Statistics for Elementary Education School Teachers (QI), Fall 2025
STAT, STAT, STAT, STAT, STAT, STAT, STAT, STAT, STAT, STAT, STAT 1045, 1045, 1045, 1045, 1045, 1045, 1045, 1045, 1045, 1045, 1045 - Introduction to Statistics with Elements with Algebra (QL), Fall 2025