Jean Lee University of Indianapolis

Dr. Jean S. Lee is an associate professor in the School of Education at the University of Indianapolis. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction/Mathematics Education from Indiana University Bloomington, and currently teaches undergraduate and graduate mathematics education and curriculum courses such as project-based learning (PBL). Dr. Lee is a PBL certified, and has written and co-edited two books based on PBL: “Rigor, relevance, and relationships: Making mathematics come alive with project-based learning” (2018) is a book for secondary teachers, and “Project-based learning in elementary classrooms: Making mathematics come alive” (2021) is a book for elementary teachers. She also continues to work in urban and rural classrooms to support K-12 preservice teachers, as well as novice and veteran mathematics teachers. Dr. Lee has been involved in leading various professional development projects working with teachers at the state and international levels. Her research interests include project-based learning and the preparation of teachers for high-need, urban school settings.