Dr. Whatley received an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Clark College, a M.S. in Applied Mathematics from Georgia Institute of Technology, an Ed.S. in Mathematics Education and Educational Leadership from State University of West Georgia, and a PhD in Educational Studies from Emory University. She worked in corporate administration for over twenty years. She taught high school mathematics and currently focuses on instruction in mathematics education at the university level. She is founder of Educational Dynamix, a non-profit educational organization, providing services in consulting, evaluation, and professional development for school districts. Educational Dynamix also produced Musical Mathematics ®, a program that integrates music and mathematics for engaging learning for students. .