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Journeys of Resilience: A Collaborative Autoethnography of Women Mathematics Teacher Educators

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Description

In recent decades, increasing numbers of women have entered mathematics education doctoral programs in the United States. Women often have to challenge systemic biases and barriers that can impact their professional growth and sense of belonging in these programs. As such, exploring women's collective experiences navigating doctoral programs and careers in mathematics education is essential to dismantling inequities. We report findings from a collaborative autoethnography of eight women, using their collective stories to make visible the often invisible experiences of struggle and resilience of women academic mathematics teacher educators. Findings reveal enduring challenges in navigating identities and pressures, the importance of support systems, and the importance of resilience. Findings offer implications for improving support structures for gender inclusivity and belonging in academia.

Authors

• Lindsay M. Keazer, Sacred Heart University

• Jill Newton, Purdue University

• Bima Kumari Sapkota, University of Kentucky

• Hyunyi Jung, University of Florida

• Lili zhou, California State University, Los Angeles

• Brooke Max, Purdue University

• Asenath Odondi, Purdue University

• Ricki Lauren Geller-McKee, Purdue