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Jennifer M. Lewis is a Professor of Mathematics Education at Wayne State University's College of Education, where she also serves as the Director of the TeachDETROIT program. She is deeply involved in teacher education, research, and community engagement, particularly focused on preparing educators for Detroit schools serving children of color in high-poverty contexts.
- Ph.D., Teacher Education and Mathematics Education, University of Michigan (2007)
- M.A., Educational Psychology, University of California, Berkeley (1985)
- B.A., Development Studies, University of California, Berkeley (1984)
- Teacher Certification: Elementary Education; Secondary English and Social Studies
Her research centers on how teachers learn mathematics and effective teaching practices, particularly in urban settings. She investigates equitable mathematics instruction, teacher preparation models, and the role of professional development such as lesson study in improving teaching quality. She emphasizes culturally relevant pedagogy and the integration of real-world data through initiatives like her course Detroit by the Numbers.
Her recent publications highlight trends in teacher evaluation, the impact of observation tools, the use of technology to promote equity, and transformative STEM frameworks that integrate community science and data literacy. These works reflect a strong commitment to social justice, teacher learning, and systemic improvement in urban education.
- Notable Woman in Education, Crain’s Detroit Business (2019)
- Midcareer Award Nominee, AERA Division K (2018)
- Kathleen Reilly Koory Endowed Faculty Development Award (2013)
- Faculty Research Award, WSU College of Education (2014)
Lewis has led multiple externally funded research projects, including the Noyce Mathematics Fellows: TeachDETROIT grant ($1.4M), Project REALM, and the Detroit STEM Teaching Initiative. She mentors doctoral students and co-leads the Mathematics Education Research Group at Wayne State. Her community engagement includes weekly teaching in Detroit schools and organizing Family Math Nights to connect preservice teachers with families.
She is actively involved in laboratory-like teaching environments and uses her courses as sites for studying instruction. Her work with lesson study groups and professional learning communities underscores her commitment to collaborative, practice-based research and sustainable teacher development.
