About

Dr. Tiffany Michelle Locklear is an assistant professor in the School of Education, with a passion for teaching, supporting, and inspiring students in both graduate and undergraduate programs. As an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina and a Robeson County resident from the Prospect community, she brings a unique perspective to her work and is committed to promoting culturally responsive pedagogy and mathematics education.

 Dr. Locklear holds a doctorate with superintendent and administration licensure from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where she developed a deep expertise in innovative teaching and learning strategies. She is a proud alumna of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, School of Education, where she earned both her graduate and undergraduate degrees in Elementary Education.

 Dr. Locklear served a decade-long tenure with the Public Schools of Robeson County as a math educator and administrator. Since joining UNCP's faculty as a full-time member in January 2018, Dr. Locklear has excelled in her role of teaching, supervising education interns, and serving as a mentor to aspiring American Indian administrators. Her commitment to promoting excellence in education extends beyond the classroom: she currently chairs the North Carolina State Advisory Council for Indian Education, is a Founding Board of Director for Old Main STREAM Academy and co-curricular designer, and serves as a co-lead for Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity.

 As a Gate's Millennium Scholar, Dr. Locklear is recognized for her achievements and contributions to the field of education. Her research interests reflect her dedication to exploring new and innovative ways of teaching and learning, with a particular focus on the intersection of culturally responsive pedagogy and place-based education.