Melinda Griffin

Teaching Fractions Toolkit (TFT), Illinois
Melinda Griffin, PhD, is a researcher at AIR and partnership manager for the Teaching Fractions Toolkit (TFT) project with REL Midwest, working on research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects, with a focus on K–16 mathematics instruction and teacher development. Her responsibilities include supporting projects to increase student engagement with high school mathematics through teacher use of improvement science, working with teachers to use video-based coaching to improve standards alignment in elementary mathematics classrooms, developing projects to improve middle school teachers’ questioning and discussion-leading skills using technology-based coaching, and working with a state department of education to improve mathematics instruction for learning-disabled and struggling students. Dr. Griffin has also provided technical assistance to educators and administrators in struggling schools and districts. Previously, she was a mathematics specialist for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She holds a doctorate in educational policy, planning, and leadership from The College of William and Mary.