Angela Knotts is a Research Associate and has worked in mathematics education for 16 years as a teacher, researcher, and PD leader. Her work focuses on research and technical assistance around professional learning for mathematics teachers and leaders, most recently as Co-Director of the WestEd/SVMI Mathematics Network, which supports Southern California districts in improving mathematics teaching and learning.

As a classroom teacher, Angela developed and taught mathematics courses ranging from middle school math to AP Calculus, designed and led a wide range of PD experiences for inservice and preservice teachers, and coached and supervised Bay Area teacher candidates in secondary mathematics. Angela believes strongly that teachers and instructional leaders are never finished learning, and loves the push to constantly ask how we can serve all students more effectively that improvement science ideas and tools bring to her work with teachers.

Angela holds a master’s of education and teaching credential from Stanford University and a BA in mathematics from Oberlin College.