Joseph DiNapoli

Dr. Joseph DiNapoli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Montclair State University (College of Science and Mathematics). His research focuses on perseverance in mathematical problem-solving and its educational implications across diverse settings, including K-12 classrooms and teacher professional development. He leads NSF-funded projects, such as Building a Teacher Knowledge Base and Preparing the Effective Elementary Mathematics Teacher, which emphasize high-quality instructional materials and bilingual student success.

His work explores factors like translanguaging practices, conceptual scaffolding, and digital tools to support perseverance. Notable projects include developing a touchscreen sketching application to enhance STEM learning and investigating perseverance in early childhood and non-formal education contexts.

• Grants: NSF-funded projects on teacher knowledge bases and elementary mathematics teacher preparation.
• Research Themes: Perseverance mechanisms, translanguaging in bilingual education, and technology integration in mathematics.
• Professional Contributions: Over 13 peer-reviewed articles since 2011, with recent work published in Education Sciences and International Journal of STEM Education.

Dr. DiNapoli's collaborative investigations often center on video-case analyses and teacher communities, aiming to bridge theory and practice in mathematics education.