Lawrence M. Clark

Lawrence M. Clark is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Maryland, with a Ph.D. from Emory University. He specializes in examining relationships between teachers' beliefs, knowledge, and instructional practices, particularly in urban education contexts. His research focuses on mathematics identity development among adolescents and measuring teachers' implicit perceptions of classroom interactions.

Prior roles include postdoctoral research at the University of Michigan's Center for Proficiency in Teaching Mathematics and leadership at Project GRAD USA, a national school reform initiative. His work spans multiple countries, including Ethiopia, Ecuador, and Kenya. Key interests include teacher education methodologies, professional development design, and equity in mathematics education.

His publications explore themes such as preservice teacher perceptions, multimodal representations of practice, and the sociocultural dimensions of mathematics instruction. While detailed information on awards and grants is in his CV, his contributions emphasize advancing inclusive pedagogical practices through theoretical and practical research.