Dr. Alyssa Freeman is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Middle Tennessee State University. She received her M.S. in biology and B.S in microbiology from Idaho State University, and her Ph.D in Math and Science Education from Middle Tennessee State University. Alyssa’s research interests include understanding how to support instructors, particularly teaching assistants, to foster the learning of all students. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, baking, crafting, and watching the Real Housewives.