Rosemary Callingham

Rosemary Callingham is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Tasmania, specializing in mathematics education. Her career spans roles in curriculum implementation, research, and international consultancy, including work with UNICEF in North Korea. She holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne and has contributed to national education projects, focusing on teacher development and student outcomes.

Education qualifications include a PhD (2004), MPubAdmin (1999), MEdStuds (1994), and DipEd (1988). Professional memberships include the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). She has led large-scale national projects, such as examining best practices in mathematics education and curriculum renewal.

Research interests focus on pedagogical content knowledge, statistical literacy, assessment methodologies (including Rasch modeling), and mental computation. Her work aligns with University of Tasmania themes of Creativity, Culture, and Society and Data, Knowledge, and Decisions. Rosemary has supervised numerous postgraduate students and contributes to educational boards, including Anlicare Tasmania and St Michael’s Collegiate.

Notably awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (2020) for contributions to mathematics education and community service. Her articles explore interdisciplinary STEM pedagogy, statistical reasoning development, and curriculum alignment across international contexts.