María Guadalupe (Lupe) Serna, a recent graduate of UWM’s Math Teacher Leadership MS program, has been nationally recognized by Lathisms (Latinx and Hispanic Mathematicians).
Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, Lathisms highlights one Latinx or Hispanic mathematician each day to celebrate their contributions to the field. Lupe was featured on October 14, recognizing her work as a bilingual mathematics teacher and her dedication to creating inclusive, joyful math learning experiences.
A first-generation scholar, Lupe has been deeply involved in Latinx and Dreamer support initiatives and presented her capstone research on bilingual students’ mathematical identity at the Wisconsin Mathematics Council conference. Her work examines differences in mindset, participation, and agency among U.S.-born and recently arrived bilingual students—reflecting her commitment to helping all learners see themselves as capable mathematicians.
Lupe’s recognition highlights the impact of UWM’s Math Teacher Leadership program in preparing research-informed equity-driven teacher-leaders.
View Lupe’s Lathisms feature here: https://www.lathisms.org/calendar-2025/lupe-serna