Rachel Lambert is an associate professor of special education and mathematics education in the Department of Education. Her research focuses on increasing access to meaningful mathematics for students with disabilities.
Rachel’s work has focused on critical analysis of research in both special education and mathematics education using a disability studies in education lens. Dr. Lambert researches emotion and identity in mathematics classrooms, particularly for neurodiverse students of color. She has designed a mathematical version of Universal Design for Learning that integrates Design Thinking (UDL Math). Other current work includes redesigning intervention through non-digital games.
Rachel completed her Ph.D. at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Before becoming a researcher, Rachel worked for over 10 years as both a special education and a general education inclusion teacher. Rachel is the author of Rethinking Disability and Mathematics: A UDL Math Classroom Guide for Grades K-8 which was voted onto EdWeek’s Ultimate PD Reading List. She received the Kay Gillibrand Equity Award from the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. Her research has been funded by the Spencer Foundation and the CA Pandemic Recovery Fund. You can find her work on mathematizing4all.com.