Katherine E. Lewis University of Washington, USA

Katie Lewis is an Associate Professor in the College of Education at the University of Washington. She is a researcher and educator who is fundamentally concerned with designing accessible educational contexts – particularly for students with disabilities. Her interest in dyscalculia grew out of her own experience being diagnosed with dyslexia when she was young and has informed her anti-deficit approach to understanding disability. In her research, she explores dyscalculia in authentic learning environments, evaluates the accessibility of instruction, and considers ways in which students may compensate. Over the past 20 years, she has worked predominantly with students with dyscalculia. In her work she attempts to understand the nature of their difficulties, honor their unique ways of thinking, and design instruction that is grounded in their access and sense making.