Ann Edwards, Ph.D.

Ann Edwards has more than 30 years of professional experience in mathematics education aimed at improving the learning experiences and outcomes of students at all levels of education. Her projects center around the reform of mathematics education in the secondary, postsecondary, and adult education sectors in order to achieve greater equity through curricular redesign, professional development on equitable and effective teaching practices, and technical assistance on institutional implementation. Edwards is the Director of the Carnegie Math Pathways, a network of community college educators, researchers, designers, students, and content experts committed to increasing student success in developmental and gateway mathematics and overall college and career outcomes. She has also led numerous research, development, and evaluation studies funded by federal, state, and local agencies and private philanthropies. Edwards came to WestEd from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and, prior to that, from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she was a faculty member focusing on mathematics teaching, teacher learning, and professional development. She received a BA in applied mathematics from Harvard University; and an MA and PhD from the University of California, Berkeley in education in mathematics, science and technology.