Sharyn Livy is an Associate Professor of mathematics education in the School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education, Faculty of Education, at Monash University.

Sharyn is dedicated to supporting primary school teachers and pre-service teachers to enhance their skills and knowledge in mathematics education. Believing that quality mathematics education is vital for developing young minds, she endeavours to provide teachers with the necessary tools to achieve this. 

Her work often involves conducting research in the field of mathematics teaching and learning with teachers and their students in schools. Sharyn enjoys developing and delivering professional development programs for teachers as well as collaborating with education partners to promote effective teaching strategies and resources. Last year, Sharyn led a project, working alongside primary school and secondary school leaders and teachers to produce resources for the Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority related to the new Victorian Mathematics Curriculum V2.0.

Sharyn has also conducted research as part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage project with colleagues to provide mathematics leaders and teachers with strategies and tools to improve student learning in the early years.

In 2023, Sharyn achieved the international status of Senior Fellow (SFHEA) in recognition of her teaching and learning support in higher education.

Other contributions and leadership to the wider mathematical education community include serving as a board member for the Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV) (2024-present).

Through her leadership and research, Sharyn aims to inspire the next generation of educators and significantly improve students' mathematical outcomes.

Memberships:

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance (ATSIMA)

 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

 Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV)

 Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)

 Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME)

• primary mathematics teaching and learning
• pre-service teacher education
• mathematical knolwedge for teaching
• geometry and geometric reasoning
• mathematics leadership
• student engagement
• children's literature and maths