Josh Karr

Josh Karr is a Teaching Professor in the School of Mathematical and Data Sciences at West Virginia University. His academic work focuses on mathematics education reform and practice-based teacher preparation frameworks.

Research examines:

• Justice-centered approaches to teacher education
• Development of adaptive expertise in educators
• Critical pedagogies for mathematics instruction
• Error response strategies in mathematics teaching

Through scripting tasks and enactment tools, Dr. Karr documents how teachers develop responsive instructional practices. His work advocates for equity-focused mathematics education that addresses student misconceptions through carefully designed pedagogical interventions.