Cathy Marks Krpan

A former classroom teacher, Dr. Cathy Marks Krpan is a professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, of the University of Toronto, where she teaches graduate and preservice courses in mathematics education. Her research interests focus on rendering mathematics accessible to all learners. Cathy works with school districts, teachers, and leaders across North America and internationally on effective teaching and learning strategies in mathematics. An award-winning author and educator, her publications, Teaching Math with Meaning; Cultivating Self-efficacy through Learning Competencies, Grades K-8 (Pearson Education Canada) and Concept Circle Thinking Routine (Didax, USA), explore ways to empower all learners in developing strong mathematical thinking skills. Cathy is a recipient of the Margaret Sinclair Award, a national award that recognizes innovation and excellence in mathematics education. She can often be seen joyfully loading up her car with many boxes of wonderful “mathy” things!