09/09/2026
When Maria Kannebecker first arrived at Lehigh, her eyes were set on engineering and design. However, it didn't take long for her to realize that her real calling was in the classroom. Today, she is in her last semester of graduate study at Lehigh’s College of Education (COE), combining her love for mathematics with a mission to make the subject feel accessible to everyone.
Kannebecker values the structure of the Lehigh's 4+1 M.Ed. program, which allowed her to build a rich content background in mathematics as an undergraduate before stepping into advanced education coursework.
"I'm very passionate about mathematics education, especially figuring out how to make higher-level mathematics less intimidating for students! Having a strong background in mathematics as a result of my bachelor's degree has helped me feel more confident and capable to answer students' 'why' questions, especially in advanced math courses."
Read more about Maria's academic journey at https://bit.ly/4xEyo7a