Curriculum Vitae

ACADEMIC WORK EXPERIENCE

Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC. August 2026 – present.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education and Coordinator of CAEP Assessment, School of Education.

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. August 2024 – May 2026.
Limited Term Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education.

University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. August 2023 – May 2025.
Visiting Professor of Mathematics Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum. 

University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. August 2021 – present.
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum. 

Indiana University School of Education – Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN. August 2019 – August 2021.
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, Department of Urban Teacher Education.

Clemson University, Clemson, SC. January 2017 – August 2019.
Lecturer, Department of Teaching and Learning.

HIGHER EDUCATION

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. August 2006 to December 2009.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, College of Education and Human Performance.

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. August 2006 to August 2008.
Education Specialist in Educational Leadership, College of Education and Human Performance.

Clemson University, Clemson, SC. January 2005 to May 2006.
Master of Arts in Teaching Middle Grades Education – Mathematics and Social Studies, College of Education. 

Clemson University, Clemson, SC. August 1999 to August 2003.
Bachelor of Science in Management with an emphasis in Human Resources, College of Business.

DISSERTATION             

Elementary School Student Achievement: An Analysis of School Size and Student Achievement     
Committee: Kenneth Murray (chair), Barbara Murray, Walter Doherty, Cynthia Hutchinson.

PUBLICATIONS 

  • Pough, N. O. (2026). Making cultural connections to enhance learning in middle school math classrooms. Legacy: Transformation in Action, Winter 2026, 52–55. The Worthy Educator.

  • Pough, N. O. (2025, November 21). Seeing through a grateful lens. The Worthy

    Educator. https://www.theworthyeducator.com/post/seeing-through-a-grateful-lens

  • Pough, N., Ballenger, H. J., Data Science Initiative at the Atlanta University Center. Solving School Challenges: The Everything Guide to Transformative Change. Routledge. Publication April 2025.

  • Pough, N., Can STEM Save the World?. Champion of Education Spotlight. Educational Leadership. ASCD. Publication April 2024.

  • Livers, S., Willey, C., Burton, M., Massey, J., Pough, N, and Piccolo, D. Learning to Do Better: Mathematics Teacher Educators Striving for Equity and Justice. How Teacher Educators Learn: Profiles in Teacher Educator Professional Development. Advances in Teacher Education. Information Age Publishing, Inc. April 2024.

  • Pough, N. Introduction to the reprint of Algebra Homework: A Sandwich! Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. April 2023.

  • Pough, N., Willey, C.  A Closer Look at Equitable Outcomes: A Self-Study in Urban Mathematics Teacher Education. Self-Studies in Urban Teacher Education: Preparing U.S. Teachers to Advance Equity and Social Justice. Springer. November 2022.

  • Pough, N., Latimer, Y. Billionaire Power. Middle School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social Injustice. Corwin. August 2022.

  • Pough, N. A Flaw in the Foundation. Teaching Tolerance. Spring 2021, Vol. 66, pp. 24-27.

  • Ballenger, J., Pough, N., Latimer, Y. Towards Recognizing the Value of Culturally Responsive Schools. ASCD EDAdvantage. December 2019.

  • Pough, N., Ballenger, J. School Leaders Role in the Development of New Teachers. ASCD Express. 8 August 2019.

HONORS AND AWARDS 

  • The Worthy Educator Champion of the Month – May 2025

  • Willie Jeffries School of Excellence Middle School Teacher of the Year - 2025

  • The Worthy Educator Champion of Education 2024

  • ASCD Champion of Education 2023

  • Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching – Georgia 2022 

  • ASCD Emerging Leaders Alumni Affiliate Outstanding Publication Award 2022 for A Flaw in the Foundation published in Teaching Tolerance Spring 2021

  • 2021 Indiana University Building Bridges Award (nominee)

  • ASCD Emerging Leader Class of 2018

  • Clemson University Merit Pay 2017