Dr. Katherine Merseth

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Biography

Katherine K. Merseth has made significant contributions to charter schools, teacher education, and mathematics education through her role as a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education. Her expertise is reflected in her work with the Mathematics Case Development Project, funded by the National Science Foundation, aimed at enhancing middle school mathematics education through case-based instruction. Merseth has authored several influential publications, including 'Windows Teaching Mathematics: Cases Secondary Mathematics Classrooms' and 'Urban Charter Schools: Promising Practices Strategies.' She served as a principal investigator on projects addressing educational needs in urban settings, resulting in award-winning recognitions. Merseth's pedagogical innovations have garnered her prestigious accolades, such as the Harvard Phi Beta Kappa Prize for excellence in teaching. Her academic journey includes a Doctorate from Harvard, a Bachelor's in Pure Mathematics from Cornell University, and a Master's in Secondary Mathematics from Boston College. Merseth continues to influence the field of education through various leadership roles and advisory positions in educational governance and mathematics pedagogy.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Harvard Graduate School of Education • Cambridge, MA

Teaching and curriculum development focused on teacher education and mathematics education.

Awards

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Harvard Initiative Teaching and Learning Award

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Lincoln Greis Distinguished Alumna Award

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Massachusetts Mathematics Educator Hall of Fame Member

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).