Anthony Fernandes

Anthony Fernandes is a Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, affiliated with the Mathematics & Statistics Department. His work centers on advancing equity, social justice, and culturally responsive teaching practices in mathematics education. He focuses on preparing pre-service teachers to address systemic inequities, particularly for English learners and marginalized student groups. Recent research explores intersections between mathematics education and issues like systemic racism, data literacy, and culturally relevant pedagogy.

His research interests span:

• Equity and social justice in STEM education
• Culturally responsive teaching strategies
• Teacher beliefs and professional development
• Supporting multilingual learners in mathematics
• Systemic racism in educational data practices

Key contributions include developing frameworks for integrating real-world social justice issues into mathematics curricula and advancing assessment tools like the Mathematics Education for English Learners Scale (MEELS). His work emphasizes preparing teachers to engage students in critical analyses of societal issues through statistical investigations.

Notable articles (2021–2025) focus on racial bias in public policy data, equity in developmental mathematics courses, and supporting pre-service teachers’ critical consciousness. While no specific awards are listed, his publications reflect sustained impact in mathematics education equity research.