Dr. Anne Burgunder

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anne Burgunder is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at New York University Steinhardt. Prior to joining NYU, she spent the majority of her career as a mathematics teacher and staff developer in middle and high schools. Her work has encompassed various school settings, including public and private, urban and rural, as well as religious and secular institutions. Recently, she has focused on mentoring teachers and curriculum conceptual understanding in mathematics within schools in Sydney, Australia, and New York City. Dr. Burgunder has a strong interest in the role of visual images in helping students learn mathematics and the methods of teaching mathematics used across different cultures. She received her Master’s degree in Math Leadership from Bank Street College in 1994 and is currently working on her PhD dissertation at the University of Plymouth's Centre for Teaching Mathematics in Devon, England. Her educational programs aim to fulfill the critical demand for outstanding math teachers in middle and high schools, supporting both practicing educators and doctoral researchers in mathematics education.

Research Interests

Requirements for New York University Steinhardt

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Master's degree preferred but not required for 54-credit track
Application Checklist
  • Résumé/CV
  • MCC Essay (Research Area/Topic)
  • Writing Sample (Master's thesis or equivalent)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Media, Culture, and Communication - PhD Program focusing on Global and Transcultural Studies, Technology and Society, and Visual Culture.