Kelli Karcher

Ms. Kelli Karcher serves as the Math Department’s Director of Undergraduate Academics and Inclusive Innovation and is an Advanced Instructor. She enjoys teaching discrete mathematics, applied combinatorics, and calculus, and views the classroom as a collaborative space where students and instructors co‑create knowledge and engage meaningfully in problem solving.

Kelli is an active advocate for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and is committed to removing barriers that inhibit student learning. She supports course coordinators in building strong instructional communities and providing resources that benefit both students and teachers. In addition, she actively mentors new faculty and graduate students who are teaching for the first time, helping them develop their pedagogical confidence and teaching identity.

Grounded in the belief that educators best support students by being lifelong learners themselves, Kelli continually explores innovative teaching strategies and collaborates with colleagues to create environments where all students can become stronger, more independent learners.