Ashley D. Scroggins is a PhD student specializing in Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction. Prior to her return to the University of Colorado Boulder, Ashley taught secondary mathematics in the heart of Denver. Her teaching expertise was established working with a diverse population of middle school students, their families, teachers, and the surrounding community. Ashley’s research interests include creativity, identity development, intersectionality, mathematics education, and teacher education. Education MA Educational Psychology Human Development, University of Colorado Denver, 2010 BA Mathematics + Secondary Mathematics Licensure, University of Colorado Boulder, 2008.