Beth McCord Kobett

Beth McCord Kobett, EdD, is a mathematics educator who serves as Professor and Dean in the School of Education at Stevenson University, where she works closely with early childhood, elementary, and middle school preservice teachers. She has extensive experience as a classroom teacher, elementary mathematics specialist, adjunct professor, university supervisor, and educational consultant, and has led professional learning efforts in mathematics education regionally and nationally.

Kobett has authored multiple books on mathematics teaching and learning, including Strengths-Based Teaching and Learning in Mathematics: Five Teaching Turnarounds for Grades K–6, Proactive Mathematics Interventions, Grades 2–5: Priming for Success Through Engaging Tasks and Purposeful Design, The Mathematics Lesson-Planning Handbook, Grades 6–8, and several titles in the Classroom-Ready Rich Math Tasks and Formative 5 series. She is a former president of the Association of Maryland Mathematics Teacher Educators and has served on the board and committees of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Her contributions have been recognized with honors such as the Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics Mathematics Educator of the Year award and Stevenson University’s Rose Dawson Excellence in Teaching Award.