Melissa Gallagher

Melissa Gallagher is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Maine at Farmington. With an international teaching background spanning five countries, her research focuses on supporting emergent bilingual students in elementary mathematics classrooms and developing strategies to assist teachers in meeting their needs. She holds a PhD in Teaching and Teacher Education from George Mason University, an MA in International Education from George Washington University, and a BA in Economics and Elementary Education from the College of William and Mary.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD Teaching and Teacher Education, George Mason University
• MA International Education, George Washington University
• BA Economics and Elementary Education, College of William and Mary

Dr. Gallagher’s work emphasizes cross-cultural insights into educational practices and teacher training, particularly in linguistically diverse settings. Her research bridges cultural, linguistic, and pedagogical challenges in mathematics education for non-native speakers.

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