Background

Karina is a doctoral student in the Developmental Psychology and IES Fellowship programs working with Dr. Susan Levine.  She graduated from the University of Chicago in 2021 with a B.S. in Mathematics and a B.A. in Psychology.

Research

Karina’s research centers around the intersection of mathematics, student learning processes, and instructional strategies.  Through focused examinations of crucial early mathematics concepts including fractions and probability, combined with contextualization of the learning environment, she aspires to form a deeper understanding of mathematical development and apply findings to inform practical, equitable, and effective teaching practices.