Vanita began her career in education as an elementary teacher in Charlotte, NC. Her professional path has offered her several rich experiences as a K–5 math facilitator, instructional coach, and school administrator. Through these roles, her greatest accomplishments have occurred at the micro-level, in the classroom, impacting teachers’ practices, extending their effectiveness, and helping them to fall deeper in love with their craft.

Vanita’s passion for mathematics education grew out of her personal struggles with math as a K–12 learner. This passion only grew stronger as she began dismantling math fears for herself and her students. When she is not engaged in her work as an educator, Vanita loves good food, hot yoga, and visiting new places.