Shelly M. Jones

Shelly Monica Jones (born November 2, 1964) is an American mathematics educator. She is an associate professor of mathematics education at Central Connecticut State University.

Shelly M. Jones
Born	(1964-11-02) November 2, 1964 (age 60)
Occupation	Associate Professor
Employer	Central Connecticut State University
Notable work	Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians (2019)

Early life and education

Jones is African-American; she was raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut and went on to study computer science at Spelman College, graduating in 1986.^[1][2] Jones received a master's degree in mathematics education from the University of Bridgeport and a Ph.D. in mathematics education from Illinois State University.^[3]

Career and research

Jones is an associate professor at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut. She teaches undergraduate and graduate content, curriculum, and methods courses. Her focus includes culturally relevant mathematics, where she explains cognitively demanding mathematics skills from a relevant cultural perspective.^[1] In addition, Jones's specialties include integrating elementary school mathematics and music, and the effects of college students’ attitudes and beliefs about mathematics on their success in college.  

Jones' accomplishments have earned her recognition by Mathematically Gifted & Black as a Black History Month 2019 Honoree.^[1]

Book

Jones is the author of the book Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians, published in 2019 by the American Mathematical Society.^[4]