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Cathy Marks Krpan

Professor, Teaching Stream

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

  • Professor, Teaching Stream
    Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

BIO

Bio

Dr. Marks Krpan is an associate professor, teaching stream, in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. She is a former classroom teacher and district education consultant. Cathy teaches mathematics education courses in the graduate programs at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. An award-winning educator and author, Cathy's current publication, "Teaching Math with Meaning" (2018) is used extensively in classrooms across Canada and internationally. Cathy presents to educators, district leaders and parents in North America, Asia, and Europe on effective ways to engage students in learning mathematics. Cathy is the 2021 recipient of Fields Institute's Margaret Sinclair Memorial award, recognizing innovation and excellence in mathematics education.

DEGREES

  • Ph. D., Curriculum Teaching and Learning
    University of Toronto, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto, Canada
  • M. Ed., Mathematics Education
    Brock University, St. Catharines, Canada

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