Lillie R. Albert

Lillie R. Albert is a Professor and Program Director for Secondary Education at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education, Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Society. Her work bridges mathematics education, sociocultural contexts, and social justice, focusing on teacher training and equity in high-need schools.

• Education: Ph.D. (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign), M.A. (Xavier University), B.A. (Dillard University)

Her research explores the pedagogical implications of writing-to-learn strategies, Vygotskian psychology in mathematical problem-solving, and multicultural education. She leads a $1.78 million NSF-funded project preparing teacher leaders for Boston’s high-need districts and co-authored a book on South Korean elementary math teaching.

Recent publications highlight multilingual education, metalinguistic awareness, and textbook analysis. She received the 2023 Drylongso Anti-Racism Leadership Award and has secured multiple NSF and foundation grants for STEM equity initiatives.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Drylongso Anti-Racism Leadership Award (2023)

She has contributed to projects like WGBH Educational Foundation’s Keep Going! Building a Culture of Perseverance in the Math Classroom and developed technology badges for teacher preparation programs.