Dr. Cunningham received her Ed.D. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in December 2012. This work followed a full career in the public schools in North Carolina: 15 years as an elementary classroom teacher, math remediation specialist, school based Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, full time new teacher mentor, Elementary Math & Science Instructional Specialist in central office, K-5 Math Specialist at the Department of Public Instruction, and an elementary STEM Coordinator. Dr. Cunningham became a National Board Certified Teacher from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in 1996, and renewed in 2006. Her research interests have focused on primary level mathematics and formative assessment. Her interests also include the transition from undergraduate studies to full time teacher. Degrees