Cyndi Edgington

Cyndi Edgington is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of STEM Education at North Carolina State University's College of Education. She serves as the undergraduate and MAT program coordinator for Mathematics Education, focusing on pre-service teacher preparation in equitable and student-centered mathematics instruction. Her roles include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, coordinating early field experiences, and student teaching.

Education:

• PhD in Mathematics Education, NC State University (2012)
• MS in Mathematics Education, NC State University (2008)
• BS in Mathematics Education, NC State University (1992)

Research Interests: Dr. Edgington's work emphasizes equitable teaching practices, discourse in mathematics classrooms, and pre-service teacher development. She explores innovative instructional strategies such as learning trajectory frameworks, technology-mediated learning (e.g., vending machine applets for function comprehension), and professional development programs to enhance teacher efficacy. Her research bridges theory and practice, focusing on transforming teacher understanding through disorienting dilemmas and metaphor-based pedagogy.

Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, her roles as program coordinator and instructor inherently involve advising students through their academic and professional development pathways. She collaborates with the Friday Institute and other university initiatives to advance STEM education.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the STEM Education department and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, she contributes to interdisciplinary efforts in curriculum design and equitable pedagogy.