- Teacher Development
- Teacher Educator Development
- Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching Teachers
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Joanna Masingila is a Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence and Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education at Syracuse University. She holds a dual faculty appointment in the School of Education (Department of Teaching and Leadership) and the College of Arts and Sciences (Department of Mathematics). From January 2014 to July 2021, she served as Dean of the School of Education. Her extensive career combines mathematics education scholarship with international educational development work, particularly in Kenya where she has worked for over 20 years. Ph.D. Mathematics Education (Double Cognate: Mathematics), Indiana University, Bloomington, 1992 M.S. Mathematics Education (Major: Mathematics), Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis, 1987 B.A. Mathematics, Goshen College, 1982 Masingila's research centers on bridging the gap between formal schooling and real-world mathematical practices. Her work examines teacher development, teacher educator development, mathematical knowledge for teaching teachers, and students' out-of-school mathematics practice. She has made significant contributions to understanding how mathematics is used in everyday contexts and how this knowledge can inform classroom instruction. Her research often takes an international perspective, particularly focusing on educational practices in Kenya and other African nations. Her publication record reveals a consistent focus on connecting school mathematics with real-world applications while addressing systemic challenges in mathematics education. Early work examined mathematics practices in everyday situations like carpet laying, while more recent research investigates teacher preparation, professional development, and international education comparisons. A significant portion of her scholarship addresses the challenges of teaching mathematics in resource-constrained environments, particularly in Kenya where she has conducted extensive fieldwork. Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award, Syracuse University, 2006 Martin Luther King, Jr. Unsung Hero Award, Syracuse University, 2005 Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence, Syracuse University, 2003 Gateway Fellow, Syracuse University, 2002 Fulbright Scholar Award, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 1997-1998 Masingila has secured over $7 million in research funding from prestigious sources including six National Science Foundation grants, two United States Agency for International Development awards, and two International Research and Exchanges Board grants via the U.S. Department of State. She has advised numerous graduate students and developed more than 30 multimedia case studies examining issues in teaching practice. Currently, she serves on the Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching for New York State and remains active in policy and advocacy work for teacher and leader education at multiple levels. Her international work extends beyond research to include extensive professional development for teachers and teacher educators in Kenya. She has collaborated with Kenyatta University, the University of Embu, and various Kenyan secondary schools to improve mathematics education practices. Her recent study abroad programs have brought Syracuse University students to Kenya to examine educational systems and practices firsthand, creating reciprocal learning opportunities between American and Kenyan educators.











