Michelle Cirillo

Michelle Cirillo is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NJIT. She specializes in mathematics education with a focus on teacher professional development, classroom discourse, and educational technology. Her work includes leading NSF-funded projects such as Supporting Teachers to Teach Mathematics Through Problem Posing (2021–2026) and CAREER: Proof in Secondary Classrooms (2015–2023). She has authored/co-authored over 17 research outputs, emphasizing themes like active learning models, video-conferencing in education, and geometric proof competencies. Her contributions span editorial roles, grants, and professional development curricula for secondary mathematics teachers.

Notable projects include the NSF-funded Mathematics Discourse in Secondary Classrooms (M-DISC) (2009–2017), which developed case-based professional development materials. Current research explores early field experiences for prospective mathematics teachers and the role of technology in mathematics instruction.

Michelle has been awarded grants totaling millions from the National Science Foundation and collaborates internationally. Her research has been cited 213 times, reflecting significant influence in the field. Media engagements include advice on online secondary math teaching and recognition of student achievements in mathematics.