Research interests are embedded in social justice mathematics education, the transition from high school to college level mathematics learning, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Francesca Henderson is a Southern California Native with a Bachelor's of Mathematics from San Diego State University (2011), a Master's in Mathematics Education from Concordia University in Portland Oregon (2015), and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from the High Tech High Graduate School of Education in San Diego (2018). During her professional career she has served as a researcher, 9-12 math teacher, Vice Principal, and Education Consultant. Through her diverse experiences in education, she developed a passion for social justice and equity.

Dean's Fellowship

Henderson, F., Rasmussen, C., Sweeney, G., Wawro, M, & Zandieh, M. (2010, February). Symbol sense in Linear Algebra. Paper presented at the Thirteenth Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Raleigh, NC.

Larson, C., Rasmussen, C., Zandieh, M., & Henderson, F. (2009, February). Student Interpretations of the Equals Sign in Matrix Equations: The case of Ax = 2x. Paper presented at the Twelfth Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Raleigh, NC.