Education Advisory Committee

Heidi A. Eisenreich

Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, Georgia Southern University (USA)

Heidi A. Eisenreich is an associate professor of mathematics education at Georgia Southern University, specializing in how future teachers learn to teach mathematics effectively—especially in the K–8 grades. Her work centers on helping teachers build strong mathematical understanding and develop classroom practices that promote reasoning, explanation, and productive student discussion. This is crucial for long-term STEM success: students who build solid foundations in the early years are far more likely to thrive in advanced mathematics and science later. Eisenreich’s profile also reflects involvement in professional mathematics teacher education communities and recognition in the field, which strengthens her fit for an advisory role focused on quality and real-world applicability.

Orhan Çanakçı

Associate Professor of Mathematics and Science Education, Marmara University (Turkey)

Teacher training for elementary school education in Mathematics, teacher training in Science and Mathematics at Secondary School Level

Róisín Neururer

Professor of Mathematics Education, Stanford University (USA)

óisín Neururer is a mathematics education researcher affiliated with University College Dublin, with a focus on strengthening post-primary (secondary) mathematics learning. Her work emphasizes practical, high-leverage questions: how students develop problem-solving skills, how teachers are supported through professional learning, and how curriculum design influences both achievement and student confidence. This is exactly the kind of expertise a global STEM foundation needs in order to ensure that programs are not only ambitious, but also pedagogically sound and scalable. Neururer has also been involved in leadership and community engagement through European mathematics education networks, indicating readiness for international advisory work and collaboration across educational systems.

The committee members are listed in the alphabetical order.