Ryann N. Shelton, Ph.D., is a lecturer for the Ed.D. Online in Learning and Organizational Change program in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Baylor University. Dr. Shelton earned a B.A. in mathematics with a minor in German and a teaching certificate followed by an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University. She then earned a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teaching with a focus on mathematics education from Baylor University.

Her research interests include mathematics education, teacher education, and instructional design. Her primary research interest focuses on the preparation of future teachers of secondary mathematics. Specifically, her research examines how mathematics teacher educators design and plan for the teaching of secondary mathematics methods courses.

Dr. Shelton is a member of the School Mathematics and Science Association, Association of Teacher Educators, Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators in Texas, and Central Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics and serves in these organizations in different capacities. She also presents at various professional conferences.