Christine Trinter is a Professor of the Practice with the Institute for Educational Initiatives, and she directs the Ascent Program. In these roles, she teaches mathematics, leadership, and data visualization courses. After earning her B.A. from Fordham University, Christine served in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps then taught in both Catholic and public middle and high schools in both Massachusetts and New York. She went on to earn an M.A. and a Ph.D. in mathematics education from Columbia University and the University of Virginia, respectively. Her research focuses on teacher development, specifically related to teacher leadership and the ways integrating spirituality and mathematics contribute to a flourishing school community.
In her free time, she enjoys rowing and spending time with her three children, Gabrielle, Luke, and William.