Dr. Hart is a fourth grade mathematics and science teacher at Ocoee Elementary School. She has been an Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) teacher for 12 years. Dr. Hart earned her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Specialization in Mathematics Education, at the University of Central Florida, with her dissertation titled Exploring the Challenges of First Grade Students’ Non-Exit from Mathematics Intervention: A Comparative Analysis of Mathematics Instruction and Best Practices During Intervention. Before her doctorate, Dr. Hart earned her master’s in K-8 Mathematics and Science Education from the University of Central Florida, her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, and her bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of South Florida.
As a teacher with OCPS, Dr. Hart had the opportunity to be a part of the Kindergarten Screener Committee, the District Professional Learning Community Committee, and several OCPS textbook adoption committees. Dr. Hart also was the 2016 – 2017 and 2018 – 2019 Teacher of the Year at Ridgewood Park Elementary and Ocoee Elementary, respectively. At Ocoee Elementary, Dr. Hart served as a Team Leader, a Clinical Educator, and the Faculty Advisory Committee Chair for many years.
Since beginning her doctoral journey, Dr. Hart has presented at the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference and presented her dissertation during a National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Webinar. Dr. Hart is looking forward to more upcoming State and National presentations. Dr. Hart is committed to ongoing professional growth and strives to enhance her teaching practice as she continuously improves as an educator. She actively supports and shares her classroom experiences with colleagues.