Marilyn Strutchens

Marilyn Strutchens, Ph.D.

  • Professor, Mathematics Education
  • Emily R. and Gerald S. Leischuck Endowed Professor
  • Mildred Cheshire Fraley Distinguished Professor


Phone: 334-728-0031
Campus Mail: 5040 Haley Center
Office Location: 5010 Haley Center
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Department of Curriculum and Teaching

Academic Areas

Mathematics Education

Short Bio

Dr. Strutchens is nationally and internationally known in the field of mathematics education. She leads the Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership’s Clinical Experiences Research Action Cluster and is a member of the leadership team. Additionally, she is chair of the Advisory Committee for NSF’s Directorate for STEM Education. She was a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board of Directors (2015 -2018) and the Executive Board of Directors of the Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences (2012 -2014) and president of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators [AMTE] (2011 - 2013). She received AMTE’s Judith Jacobs Lectureship in 2017.

Professional & Educational Experience

  • Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, 1993, The University of Georgia
  • M.Ed. in Mathematics Education, 1988, The University of Georgia
  • B.S.H.E. in Fashion Merchandising, 1984, The University of Georgia
  • A.S.H.E. in Fashion Merchandising, 1982, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

  • 2022 - Present
    Emily R. and Gerald S. Leischuck Endowed Professor for Critical Needs; Mildred Cheshire Fraley Distinguished Professor; and Program Coordinator for Secondary Mathematics Education , Auburn University

  • 2020 - 2022
    Interim Department Head and Emily R. and Gerald S. Leischuck Endowed Professor for Critical Needs; Mildred Cheshire Fraley Distinguished Professor, Auburn University

  • 2015 - 2020
    Emily R. and Gerald S. Leischuck Endowed Professor for Critical Needs; Mildred Cheshire Fraley Distinguished Professor; and Program Coordinator for Secondary Mathematics Education , Auburn University

  • 2000 - 2014
    Associate Professor, Auburn University

  • 1995 - 2000
    Assistant Professor, University of Maryland at College Park

  • 1993 - 1995
    Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky

  • 1992 - 1993
    Instructor, Athens (GA) Area Technical Institute

  • 1992 - 1993
    Mathematics Instructor, Upward Bound Program, The University of Georgia

  • 1991 - 1992
    Reading Instructor, Upward Bound Program, The University of Georgia

  • 1990 - 1991
    Mathematics Instructor, Clarke Middle School (GA)

Research Interests

  • Examining equity and access issues in mathematics education focusing on student achievement and engagement

  • Fostering the growth of teacher leaders

  • Improving teacher practices

  • Exploring innovative field experiences for secondary mathematics education teacher candidates

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