Maggan Quist
Ph.D. Program Teaching, Curriculum and Learning
Contact
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mquist4@unl.edu
Maggan is a dedicated educator and researcher specializing in mathematics teacher education. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction she has over 15 years of experience teaching secondary mathematics and supporting preservice teachers. As a research assistant on NSF-funded projects, she focuses on preparing future educators to teach in diverse classrooms. Maggan has also worked in academic support services and university admissions. She is actively involved in professional organizations and has presented at national conferences. Passionate about equity in education, she strives to empower teachers and students through innovative teaching practices and critical consciousness development.
Research Interests:
Mathematics teacher education
Critical consciousness in mathematics education
Equity and social justice in mathematics instruction
Culturally responsive teaching in secondary mathematics
Preservice teacher preparation and professional development
Curriculum design for diverse learning environments
Teacher identity and its impact on instructional practices
Countering marginalization in mathematics classrooms
Publications & Conference Presentations
Quist, M. (2024, Fall). Working group session at the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA) Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.
Quist, M. (2025, Winter). Discarding Identities: Curricular Tasks for Prospective Mathematics Teachers. Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Conference, Reno, NV.