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Naomi Ingram IMG_2468Associate Professor
PhD (Maths Ed) (Otago), MSc (Hons), Dip Tchg, (Waikato), BCMS (Waikato)

Dunedin Campus
Tel +64 3 479 4284
Email naomi.ingram@otago.ac.nz

Biography

Naomi is an Associate Professor at the University of Otago, College of Education, where she serves as the Associate Dean of Initial Teacher Education. Her work focuses on secondary mathematics education and curriculum, driven by a deep passion for understanding how individuals form and develop their relationships with mathematics over time.

In 2024, Naomi was honoured with a University of Otago Teaching Award, adding to her recognition as a past recipient of the Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand's Emerging Teacher Educator Award. Her background is secondary school mathematics teaching in both New Zealand and the Sultanate of Oman, experiences that continue to shape her approach to teacher education.

Naomi's professional identity is grounded by her ongoing engagement with the teaching community through research, teacher certification, and the education of preservice teachers. She maintains active connections with mathematics associations across New Zealand and contributes as a Bevan Werry Speaker for the New Zealand Association of Mathematics Teachers.

Research and teaching areas

  • Mathematics education pedagogy and curriculum
  • The dynamics of affect, identity, and engagement in mathematics learning
  • The role of parents in mathematics education
  • The integration of technology in teaching and learning mathematics

Publications

Ingram, N. (2026, August). Learning how to teach mathematics at primary and secondary school levels. Recipe for a Teacher: Series 3, Course B, University of the Third Age (U3A), Dunedin, New Zealand. [Research Presentation]. Other Research Output

Ingram, N. (2026). Relationships with mathematics: A tool for growth [Invited lecture]. In K. Beswick, B. Kaur, K. Makar, C. Ochoviet & H. Venkat (Eds.), Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-15): Curriculum, Pedagogy and Beyond (Vol. 2). (pp. 200-212). Sydney, Australia: MERGA. [Full Paper] Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Ingram, N. (2026). Relationships with mathematics: Growing primary teachers. LUMAT-B, 11(2), 24. Retrieved from https://journals.helsinki.fi/lumatb/article/view/2835 Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper

Ingram, N., Darragh, L., Hunter, J., & Carpendale, J. (2026). Out-of-field teachers: Who is teaching senior secondary mathematics in New Zealand? In N. Berger, M. Thompson, J. Ley & C. Wilsmore (Eds.), Proceedings of the 48th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA): Beyond Boundaries: Strengthening Futures in Mathematics Education. (pp. 493). Adelaide, Australia: MERGA. Retrieved from https://merga.net.au/2026-conference-proceedings Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract

Ingram, N. (2026). Relationships with mathematics: A broad construct for understanding mathematical affect and identity. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1007/s40841-026-00480-z Journal - Research Article

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