Tonya Bartell

Tonya Gau Bartell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at the College of Education, Michigan State University. Her work focuses on mathematics education practices that promote equity and social justice, emphasizing the intersection of culture, race, and power in teaching and learning.

• Education: Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Her research explores how teachers can integrate students' community and cultural knowledge with mathematical pedagogy, aiming to develop inclusive teaching strategies that address systemic inequities in education. She is particularly known for her work on pedagogy for social justice and understanding the role of identity in mathematics learning.