Kathryn Chval

Kathryn Chval is the Dean of the College of Education and Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). She holds leadership roles in educational equity, teacher preparation, and STEM education. Her career spans 32 years in higher education, emphasizing organizational culture, teaching excellence, and global engagement.

Education: Earned graduate degrees at UIC, including her work in mathematics curriculum development funded by NSF and the Illinois State Board of Education.

Research Interests: Focuses on effective teacher training models, mathematics instruction for multilingual learners, and curriculum standards. Her work addresses systemic barriers in under-resourced schools and promotes inclusive educational policies.

Awards: Recognized with prestigious honors including the NSF Early Career Award and the TODOS Equity and Leadership Award. Her leadership in NCTM, AERA, and the National Academies underscores her national and international influence.

Grants & Funding: Secured over $20 million as PI/Co-PI for NSF-funded projects like the Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum and Collaborative Research on Multilingual Children’s Mathematics Learning. Led NSF’s Teacher Professional Continuum Program during her NSF tenure.

Labs/Teams: Co-Director of the Missouri Center for Mathematics and Science Teacher Education. Key contributor to the National Academies’ STEM Education for English Learners initiative. Founded the Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum at UIC.