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W. Gary Martin

W. Gary Martin, Ed.D.

  • Leischuck Endowed Professor of Mathematics Education


Phone: 334-559-3141
Office Location: Haley Center 5008
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Academic Areas

Mathematics Education

Short Bio

W. Gary Martin teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics education at Auburn University. He is a national leader in the field of mathematics education, including holding leadership positions in national organizations and serving on the writing team on multiple standards documents. He is the lead editor, co-editor or author of 10 books, author or co-author of dozens of journal articles and book chapters, lead or co-author on multiple sets of standards, and presenter of more than 150 sessions at national and international conferences.

Professional & Educational Experience

Dr. Martin earned his Ed.D. from the University of Georgia in mathematics education. Before coming to Auburn, he served as the director of research for National Council of Teacher of Mathematics and held positions at the University of Hawaiʻi and Northern Illinois University. He began his career as a high school mathematics teacher in Chesapeake, VA.

Research Interests

  • Mathematics teacher preparation

  • Mathematics teacher leader development

  • Mathematics curriculum, K-12

  • Mathematics pathways, grades 9-14