Amber J. May is a sixth grade mathematics teacher at Whitten Middle School of Jackson Public Schools. This is her third year entering the classroom. She graduated from Jackson State University, Magna Cum Laude, in May 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Degree. During her matriculation at Jackson State University, Amber interned at the University of Iowa and conducted research in linear algebra. She was the recipient of the H. T. Sampson Award in Mathematucs. She also participated in the Science and Technology Access to Research and Graduate Education program where she conducted research on geographical information systems.

                    Amber’s future goals and ambitions in education are to attend graduate school and obtain her master’s, specialist’s, and eventually doctorate. She also intends to become an instructional specialist and administrator for Jackson Public Schools.