Robin Anderson

Dr. Robin Anderson is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teacher Education from Stanford University (2019), an M.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics and Physics from UC San Diego (2008), and a B.A. in Mathematics from UC San Diego (2006). Her research focuses on justice-oriented teaching practices, transformative professional development, and the role of online communities in fostering equitable education. Dr. Anderson has secured over $1.8 million in research funding and received the 2023 Goodnight Early Career Innovators Award.

Her work examines how educators can adopt antiracist practices through critical self-study and collaborative frameworks. Notable contributions include designing frameworks for teacher practice transformation and analyzing the viability of online platforms for professional growth. She emphasizes the intersection of race, technology, and pedagogy in teacher preparation, advocating for systemic change in mathematics education.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teacher Education (Mathematics Education), Stanford University, 2019
  • M.Ed. in Secondary Mathematics and Physics, UC San Diego, 2008
  • B.A. in Mathematics, UC San Diego, 2006

Dr. Anderson’s research spans equity-focused curriculum design, reflective frameworks for educators, and the impact of social media on teacher collaboration. Her projects address systemic inequities by integrating antiracist strategies into teacher training and leveraging digital spaces for professional learning. She collaborates with organizations like the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation and leads initiatives to prepare pre-service educators for diverse classrooms.

• Key Awards/Grants:
  • $1.8M+ in funded projects for equity-focused initiatives
  • 2023 NC State Goodnight Early Career Innovators Award

Her advisory work emphasizes mentorship in equity-driven research, while her lab explores intersections between technology, justice, and pedagogy. She is a vocal advocate for reimagining teacher education as interdisciplinary and socially responsive.