People
Research and outreach are conducted by faculty and staff in the departments of Education Policy and Leadership and Teaching and Learning, as well as through partnerships with organizations outside of SMU.
Researchers
Dr. Deni Basaraba
Dr. Diane Pedrotty Bryant
Dr. David Chard
Dr. Leanne Ketterlin Geller, Director
Dr. Candace Walkington
Dr. Nick Wasserman
Dr. Yetunde Zannou
Dr. Paul Yovanoff
Project Staff
Saler Axel, Research Assistant
Jason Bell, Technology Coordinator
Toni Buttner, Assistant Director
Josh Geller, Researcher
Diane Gifford, Research Specialist
Cassandra Hatfield, Assessment Coordinator
George Hickey, Technical Developer
Savannah Hill, Professional Development Coordinator
Elizabeth Howell, Research Assistant
Marilea Jungman, Project Specialist
Lindsey Perry, Research Assistant
Pooja Shivraj, Research Assistant
Beth Richardson, High School Math Coordinator
Erica Simon, Project Specialist
Dawn Woods, Elementary Mathematics Coordinator
Sharri Zachary, Mathematics Research Coordinator
Our Goals
Research in Mathematics Education (RME) is a research and outreach unit in the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development that conducts and disseminates high-quality, evidence-based research to improve students' mathematics performance in Texas. Located on SMU's main campus and formed in 2011 under the direction of Dr. Leanne Ketterlin Geller, RME is focused on developing instructional systems for teachers. These systems include instructional practices and assessments that lead to sound decision-making by teachers as well as administrative leadership at the district, campus and state levels.
Our Objectives
RME disseminates original research through professional development opportunities, an annual Research-to-Practice Conference held in North Texas, direct distribution of research reports, practical guides, and scholarly publications and presentations in local, national, and global venues.