Stephen L. Caviness, Ph.D.

Stephen Lewis Caviness holds a Ph.D. in Teaching and Curriculum with an emphasis in Mathematics Education. Dr. Caviness' research focuses primarily on Mathematics Identity and intersects with areas including Mathematics Teacher Preparation, Teaching Mathematics for Social Justice, Higher Education, and Youth Participatory Action Research. Dr. Caviness is a life-long learner who is a passionate about improving mathematics education for all.

Prior to pursuing a Ph.D., Dr. Caviness taught middle school mathematics in Virginia for six years at the 8th grade and 6th grade levels. He taught mathematics courses ranging from Math 6 to Algebra 2 with Trigonometry. In 2019, Stephen was honored to be designated as a National Board Certified Teacher. 

At the university, Dr. Caviness has taught mathematics content courses, mathematics pedagogy courses for preservice teachers, and seminar courses focused on mathematical empirical knowledge. He also has extensive experience advising undergraduates. Additionally, Dr. Caviness serves as a Department Editor for NCTM's journal, Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12. 

Beyond the classroom and his research, Stephen enjoys being an active member of his community and may be found walking in the neighborhood with his wife and daughters, at craft fairs selling his woodworking projects, or leading music at his local church.