Anne Berit Emstad

Anne Berit Emstad is a Professor at the Norwegian Centre for Mathematics Education, part of the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences at NTNU. She serves as an innovation manager at the Department of Teacher Education, focusing on leveraging research collaboration and fostering innovation in education. Her work spans school leadership, cultural schools, teacher education, and professional development. She has extensive experience in primary education, teacher training, and educational consulting.

Her research interests include school management, assessment practices, newly qualified teachers, and the intersection of theory and practice in education. She actively collaborates with schools and participates in national/international research networks, emphasizing practical applications of research in school improvement.

Her publications span books, academic articles, and reports, addressing topics like leadership development, school assessment, and teacher training. Recent works highlight themes of collaborative school-university partnerships, innovative pedagogy, and inclusive education. She has presented at conferences and contributes to educational policy discussions through opinion pieces and media engagement.

Emstad’s contributions include co-authoring monographs on educational leadership and professional learning communities. She emphasizes the role of data-driven interventions and formative assessments in enhancing school effectiveness. Her work underscores the importance of bridging theoretical knowledge with practical school initiatives to drive systemic educational improvement.