Andrew Brantlinger

Andrew Brantlinger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership (TLPL) at the University of Maryland. He holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University (2007) and specializes in urban mathematics education, teacher preparation, and critical pedagogy. His work focuses on issues of equity, particularly in hard-to-staff schools and alternative certification programs.

Brantlinger's research examines teacher retention patterns, the efficacy of alternative certification pathways (e.g., NYC Teaching Fellows), and the intersection of social class with educational practices. He has led major grants funded by the National Science Foundation ($548,929) and the U.S. Department of Education ($2M for the Maryland Science Mathematics Resident Teacher Program). His findings challenge conventional meritocratic narratives in teacher recruitment and advocate for pedagogies that address systemic inequities.

• Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, Northwestern University, 2007
• Grants:
  • NSF: Examining Career Trajectories of Urban Math Teachers ($548,929, 2015–2018)
  • DoE: Maryland Science Mathematics Resident Teacher Program ($2M, 2009–2014)
• Recent Focus Areas:
  • Teacher retention among marginalized communities
  • Critical mathematics pedagogy
  • Policy critiques of 'best and brightest' teacher agendas
• Courses Taught: Includes advanced topics in mathematics education policy, mixed methods research, and qualitative research methodologies.

His scholarship blends empirical studies with critical sociological analysis, emphasizing real-world applications to improve urban educational systems and teacher development programs.