She coordinates the UFTeach minor for secondary mathematics and science teachers. She earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida. Prior to working at UF, she taught middle school and high school mathematics courses in Volusia County, Florida. Dr. Apraiz loves to teach. She has a particular passion for making connections between mathematics and other subject areas. Dr. Apraiz is the adviser for Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education and a UF Preview Advisor.