Maureen Neumann

Professor of Education

Maureen.Neumann@uvm.edu
(802) 656-1422
Maureen Neumann
Maureen.Neumann@uvm.edu
+18026561422

85 South Prospect St
532 Waterman
Burlington, VT 05401
United States
Alma mater(s)
  • Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Washington, Seattle
  • M.S. in Applied Mathematics from University of Washington, Seattle
  • M.S. in Mathematics from University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Affiliated Department(s)

Department of Education

BIO

As a mathematics educator, Dr. Neumann has always been interested in transforming mathematics teaching in order to eliminate long-standing disparities in mathematics performance. She believes it is essential to develop mathematics teachers who have a deep understanding of mathematical content and pedagogical content knowledge to enhance student learning.

As a researcher in mathematics education, Neumann is interested in how the act of changing one's instruction (i.e., teaching, curriculum, and assessment) manifests itself in the classroom and schools. This line of research can be seen in the following published articles: Developing Teachers' Leadership Knowledge: Pillars for the 'New Reform'; Politics, School Improvement and Social Justice: A Pluralistic View of Teacher Leadership and Teacher Power; Becoming Transformational Leaders: Teachers Providing Professional Development in Mathematics Education; and Claiming The Political: The Forgotten Terrain of Teacher Leadership Knowledge.

Courses

  • Applied Educational Research
  • Student Teaching Internship
  • Teaching Mathematics for Meaning

Publications

Google Scholar

Area(s) of expertise

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Gender studies
  • Leadership
  • Literacy and numeracy
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
  • Social justice
  • Teacher education

Bio

As a mathematics educator, Dr. Neumann has always been interested in transforming mathematics teaching in order to eliminate long-standing disparities in mathematics performance. She believes it is essential to develop mathematics teachers who have a deep understanding of mathematical content and pedagogical content knowledge to enhance student learning.

As a researcher in mathematics education, Neumann is interested in how the act of changing one's instruction (i.e., teaching, curriculum, and assessment) manifests itself in the classroom and schools. This line of research can be seen in the following published articles: Developing Teachers' Leadership Knowledge: Pillars for the 'New Reform'; Politics, School Improvement and Social Justice: A Pluralistic View of Teacher Leadership and Teacher Power; Becoming Transformational Leaders: Teachers Providing Professional Development in Mathematics Education; and Claiming The Political: The Forgotten Terrain of Teacher Leadership Knowledge.

Courses

  • Applied Educational Research
  • Student Teaching Internship
  • Teaching Mathematics for Meaning

Publications

Google Scholar

Areas of Expertise

  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Gender studies
  • Leadership
  • Literacy and numeracy
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
  • Social justice
  • Teacher education