Patton Hall 309CC
Dr. Christine H. Weiss earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with an emphasis on Urban Elementary Education and Mathematics. She holds a B.S. degree in Broadcast Production from the University of Florida and an M.A. in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Weiss was a founding faculty member of Trinity Episcopal School in Charlotte, North Carolina and served as the Head of Lower School/Assistant Head of School, as well as Academic Dean and Gifted Learning Catalyst. She also directed the Trinity Teaching and Learning Center, a summer professional development program in literacy. Currently, Dr. Weiss teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood and elementary education with a focus on diversity awareness, family partnerships and collaboration, and mathematics. She also teaches courses in the Connavino Honors Program.
Research, Engagement, and Outreach Interests: Teacher Preparation and Development in the Identification and Instruction of K-8 Mathematically Gifted and Promising students; Underrepresentation of Black Females in K-12 Gifted and STEM Programs; Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Teaching in Elementary School Settings.