معرفی
Erica Litke is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, with a dual role as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Her research focuses on improving instructional quality in mathematics education, particularly in algebra and data/statistics, and addressing equity in mathematics policies. She has extensive experience as a high school teacher and has developed observation tools to measure teaching practices.
**Education:**
- Ed.D. in Educational Policy, Leadership, and Instructional Practice, Harvard University (2015)
- Ed.M. in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy, Harvard University (2001)
- B.A. in Mathematics and English, Oberlin College (1997)
**Research Interests:** Dr. Litke’s work emphasizes culturally responsive teaching, equitable instruction, teacher professional development, and the impact of district-level policies. She uses observation instruments to analyze instructional quality and has pioneered content-specific approaches for algebra education.
**Grants & Awards:** She has led NSF-funded projects totaling over $5.9 million, focusing on equitable mathematics instruction and teacher coaching. Her awards include the Early Career Publication Award (AERA, 2021) and STaR Fellow recognition (2017–2018).
