Jodie Miller

Associate Professor Jodie Miller is an academic in mathematics education at The University of Queensland's School of Education, within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. Her work focuses on improving educational outcomes for marginalized students, particularly in mathematics and Indigenous education. She leads research in early algebraic thinking, culturally responsive teaching, and teacher professional development, with global collaborations in Australia, New Zealand, and Germany. Her recent projects examine Indigenous education excellence, prioritizing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.

Education: Bachelors and Doctorate from Australian Catholic University. Research interests include mathematics pedagogy, Indigenous education policy, digital tools in STEM, and equity-focused teaching strategies.

Research Contributions: Over 65 publications including works on Indigenous education policy, culturally contextualized mathematics tasks, and STEM integration in primary education. Key projects include the 'Big Mob STEM it Up!' initiative and the Tagai Mathematics Project. Her work emphasizes co-design principles in policy and practice.

Grants: Current funding includes the Tagai Mathematics Project and past grants from ARC and Edmund Rice Education Australia. Projects focus on Indigenous education, STEM leadership, and evidence-based teaching practices.

Supervision: Actively supervising PhD students researching international mindedness, culturally responsive pedagogy, and STEM education innovations. Serves as Principal Advisor on multiple doctoral committees.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams such as the Indigenous Evaluation Strategy group and the Flexi School Research Collective. Partners with organizations like Tagai State College and Edmund Rice Education Australia.