Kathryn Paige

Kathryn Paige is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the UniSA Education Futures faculty at the University of South Australia. Her work focuses on mathematics, science, and sustainability education, with a particular emphasis on equity in rural and Indigenous contexts. She is a Research Degree Supervisor and has contributed to advancing culturally responsive pedagogies and eco-justice frameworks in education.

Her research explores inclusive pedagogical strategies for multigrade classrooms, Indigenous participation in STEM, and transdisciplinary approaches to environmental education. She has published on topics such as rural mathematics education, embedding Indigenous knowledges in curricula, and sustainability practices in teacher education.

Key areas of contribution include:

• Advocacy for equity in STEM education for Indigenous and rural students
• Development of pedagogical frameworks integrating sustainability and eco-justice
• Ethical teaching practices that bridge settler-colonial divides
• Innovative assessment methods connecting students to community and place

Her work emphasizes transformative educational practices that foster democratic, culturally inclusive, and environmentally conscious learning environments.