معرفی
Amy M. Olson is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership at Duquesne University's School of Education. Her research focuses on equity in teacher beliefs, particularly in mathematics classrooms, and spans educational assessment, interventions, and evaluation. She holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.S. in Educational Psychology and Psychology from the University of Arizona.
Research Interests: Dr. Olson investigates how teacher beliefs about content and students influence classroom equity, with a focus on mathematics education. She also engages in educational evaluation and measurement consulting for interventions and assessments. Her work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing practical applications in diverse educational settings.
- 2018: Early Career Award for Excellence in Service
- 2017: Early Career Award for Excellence in Teaching
- 2014: Outstanding Graduate Student, University of Arizona
Teaching & Advising: Teaches courses like Educational Psychology, Assessment, and Dissertation Seminars. Advises graduate students in educational leadership and policy. Active in national conferences such as AERA and APA.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on educational equity and assessment projects, though no formal lab is explicitly named in the text.
