What courses are you currently teaching and what are you most proud of about those courses?
ELEC 340 - 2 sections - Mathematics Methods and Strategies
MATH 340 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
ELEC 311 - Block 1 Field
1 - Middle School Student teacher
Most proud - I like to introduce students to concepts that they may already know, but the methods will help them understand the material conceptually - both in the methods course and the math course. They are fun classes because there are so many things to explore with the manipulative materials. Supervising students in the field and student teacher is always fun. I get to visit teachers that I have known since I started at SRU. Many of the teachers were my former students... a good way to stay connected.
ELEC 340 - 2 sections - Mathematics Methods and Strategies
MATH 340 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
ELEC 311 - Block 1 Field
1 - Middle School Student teacher
Most proud - I like to introduce students to concepts that they may already know, but the methods will help them understand the material conceptually - both in the methods course and the math course. They are fun classes because there are so many things to explore with the manipulative materials. Supervising students in the field and student teacher is always fun. I get to visit teachers that I have known since I started at SRU. Many of the teachers were my former students... a good way to stay connected.
What scholarly/service projects are you working on and what are you most proud about those projects?
I am on the PCTM Board, WME Board, NCTM/CAEP Audit Team, NCTM/CAEP reviewer, and NCTM student affiliate
I like working with these organizations because I get to work/talk/explore math education topics with other mathematics educators. It is a great way to get ideas that impact my courses and student learning. I am extremely proud of making the top 25 online masters programs for our MED in K-8 mathematics/science program.
I am on the PCTM Board, WME Board, NCTM/CAEP Audit Team, NCTM/CAEP reviewer, and NCTM student affiliate
I like working with these organizations because I get to work/talk/explore math education topics with other mathematics educators. It is a great way to get ideas that impact my courses and student learning. I am extremely proud of making the top 25 online masters programs for our MED in K-8 mathematics/science program.
I usually present at a number of conferences, PCTM, NCTM, NCSM, AMTE during the year.
What student success stories can you share?
Just recently I saw a young man who was in my methods class about ten years ago. He happened to be in Slippery Rock and decided to stop by. He said he remembered so much from my class and that he learned a lot that he continues to use today. I was so flattered. (Then there are these two grad students who always seek me out to chat about when they were in methods.) Several of my former students have gone on to get their doctorates in Mathematics Education and it is always neat to talk with them about what they are doing now.
Just recently I saw a young man who was in my methods class about ten years ago. He happened to be in Slippery Rock and decided to stop by. He said he remembered so much from my class and that he learned a lot that he continues to use today. I was so flattered. (Then there are these two grad students who always seek me out to chat about when they were in methods.) Several of my former students have gone on to get their doctorates in Mathematics Education and it is always neat to talk with them about what they are doing now.
What do you do for fun during time off/school break?
I like to cook - I am a scratch cook/baker. I like to knit during hockey games... AND I like going to math conferences, reading math books, solving problems.... I know... geeky. And I like walking/playing with my puppies.
I like to cook - I am a scratch cook/baker. I like to knit during hockey games... AND I like going to math conferences, reading math books, solving problems.... I know... geeky. And I like walking/playing with my puppies.
What do you like best or appreciate most about Slippery Rock?
I like the fact that I can teach in more than one department and have been able to establish a good communication and connections with the math department. Working with the student NCTM affiliate is always beneficial. I like to see the students get excited about the math conferences that they have attended the past few years. We are already planning on PCTM and possibly an NCTM Regional in Nashville.
I like the fact that I can teach in more than one department and have been able to establish a good communication and connections with the math department. Working with the student NCTM affiliate is always beneficial. I like to see the students get excited about the math conferences that they have attended the past few years. We are already planning on PCTM and possibly an NCTM Regional in Nashville.
