Roles and Affiliations: Currently holds the rank of Professor at Vilnius University Šiauliai Academy, within the Faculty of Education's Department of Education. Previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Education at Šiauliai University (2008–2013) and held academic roles such as Associate Professor and Head of various departments related to education and mathematics didactics. Education: Earned a Doctor of Social Sciences (Education) degree. Extensive academic background in educational theory and practice, with specialization in mathematics education and pedagogical methodologies. Research Interests: Focuses on teaching and learning processes, early mathematical education, self-directed and personalized learning, and educational quality management. Her work emphasizes sustainable education practices, teacher training innovations, and the integration of critical thinking in digital contexts. Key areas include social media literacy for educators, flipped classroom models, and interdisciplinary mathematics curricula. Publications Trends: Recent work explores the impact of social media on teacher education, critical thinking development, and sustainable educational practices. Prominent contributions include co-authored books on self-directed learning systems and methodological guides for educators. Research often addresses teacher well-being, resilience, and systemic challenges in education quality. Consulting and Grants: Played a pivotal role in creating Lithuania's pre-school education programs and competence frameworks. Involved in EU-funded projects like 'INTERPEARL' (teacher education innovation) and 'CTIS' (critical thinking in education). Active in national and international educational networks, including the Lithuanian Educational Research Association (LERA) and European Educational Research Association (EERA). Professional Networks: Board member of LERA and Chair of the General Education Network. Member of global organizations such as the World Education Research Association (WERA) and European Alliance for Social Sciences and Humanities (EASSH). Engaged in strategic educational initiatives like Researchers' Excellence Network (RENET).

