Biography
Nikki Yankova is a first-year PhD student at UCI's Education Department, specializing in Teaching, Learning, and Educational Improvement (TLEI).
Nikki received her bachelor's degree in Math and English and Creative Writing from Wellesley College. For the past three years, she taught Math to high school sophomores and juniors at an American school in Bulgaria. Her research interests lie in creative approaches to learning design, making, physical computing, and the arts.
As a doctoral student, Nikki looks forward to continuing her work in Math Education. She is interested in developing creative tools to facilitate learning and to incite mathematical thought in learners. One of her goals is broadening STEM participation and providing equitable learning opportunities for students. Her advisor is Professor Kylie Peppler.
July 2019
Nikki Yankova is a first-year PhD student at UCI's Education Department, specializing in Teaching, Learning, and Educational Improvement (TLEI).
Nikki received her bachelor's degree in Math and English and Creative Writing from Wellesley College. For the past three years, she taught Math to high school sophomores and juniors at an American school in Bulgaria. Her research interests lie in creative approaches to learning design, making, physical computing, and the arts.
As a doctoral student, Nikki looks forward to continuing her work in Math Education. She is interested in developing creative tools to facilitate learning and to incite mathematical thought in learners. One of her goals is broadening STEM participation and providing equitable learning opportunities for students. Her advisor is Professor Kylie Peppler.
July 2019
