Professor Dr. Carla Finesilver

Biography

Carla Finesilver specializes in mathematics education inclusion, focusing on the intersection of fields such as inclusive mathematics education. Her research aims to make mathematics and STEM subjects accessible and relevant for diverse learners. With a prior career as a classroom teacher for ten years in London, she is dedicated to improving educational inclusion for marginalized, disabled, and neurodiverse students. Carla is actively engaged in student support and represents her faculty on the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion committee. Her research includes qualitative studies and multimodal data analysis, with current interests encompassing the experiences of students struggling within traditional educational systems and the development of inclusive pedagogies for preservice teachers. She teaches various modules related to power, social change, and education policy, while supervising PhD students in related fields. Carla is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment and invites prospective doctoral candidates to connect with her.

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