Kristopher J. Childs

Kristopher J. Childs, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning various educational and academic roles. Kristopher J. currently serves as the Chief Academics, Equity, and Social Justice Officer at Open Up Resources, where they lead the organization's commitment to equity and social justice in education. Kristopher J. is responsible for developing strategic initiatives, creating culturally relevant curricula, and implementing anti-racist practices. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Equity and Social Justice Officer at Open Up Resources, where they focused on program and pedagogy injustices and led efforts to evaluate and improve organizational structures. Before joining Open Up Resources, Dr. Childs worked as a National Mathematics Content Specialist at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Kristopher J. also held academic positions as an Assistant Professor of STEM at Texas Tech University and as a Project Director at the University of Central Florida. In addition, they have experience as a Mathematics Instructor at Bethune-Cookman University and as a Mathematics Teacher at Orange County Public Schools.

Kristopher J. Childs, Ph.D. earned their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Engineering from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, where they studied from 2000 to 2004. Kristopher J. then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Mathematics Education from Nova Southeastern University, completing their studies in 2007. Continuing their academic journey, Childs went on to earn their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Central Florida in 2013.