Mailing Address:
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE
PENN STATE BEHREND
1 PRISCHAK BUILDING
ERIE PA 16563
Biography
I completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics at Gannon University. I also earned my Instructional I teaching license in secondary mathematics, which certified me to teach grades 7-12. I earned my Master of Science degree in Pure Mathematics from West Virginia University. I am currently working toward my Ph.D. in Mathematics Education through the University at Buffalo.
Teaching Specialties
- Algebra Sequence
- Math for Elementary Education Majors
- Field Experiences
Research Interests
I am interested in ways students navigate the transitions between academic levels, particularly in the mathematics classroom. Additionally, I have contributed to research on students' and teachers' conceptualizations of slope. As a teacher educator, I am interested in research that will strengthen the link between theoretical best practices and their implementation in the classroom.
Publications
Utilizing Pictures Books to Teach Through Notable Females in Science, Science Scope - November, 2020
Collaborators: Lisa Ciecierski; Daniell DiFrancesca
Teachers’ Interpretations of Students’ Slope Statements: Implications for Professional Noticing and Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching, Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology - June, 2020
Collaborators: Deborah Moore-Russo, Secondary Author; Courtney Nagle, Secondary Author
Interdisciplinary Makerspaces, A Stone's Throw Away, Teacher Librarian: The Journal for School Library Professionals - June, 2020
Collaborator: Lisa Ciecierski, Primary Author
The Effects of Video-Based Pre-Lab Instruction on College Students' Attitudes and Achievement in the Digital Era, Electronic Journal of Science Education - November, 2019
Collaborators: Luciana Aronne; Courtney Nagle; Adam Combs; Jay George
Teachers' Interpretations of Student Statements About Slope - 2017
Collaborators: Courtney Nagle; Deborah Moore-Russo
Assessing Assessment as a Factor in Students’ Transition to College-Level Mathematics - January, 2017
Collaborator: Courtney Nagle, Secondary Author
Curriculum and Instruction 495E-Portfolio Presentation Guide - 2016
Curriculum and Instruction 495E-Student Handbook - 2016
Putting Mathematical Tasks Into Context, Mathematics Teacher - October, 2015
Collaborator: Courtney Nagle, Primary Author
Curriculum and Instruction 295-Host Teacher Handbook - 2014
Curriculum and Instruction 295-Early Placement Student Handbook - 2013
Curriculum and Instruction 495C-Middle Placement Student Handbook - 2012
Enrichment and Extension Activities, supplemental materials to accompany Teacher's Edition , Enrichment and Extension/Big Ideas Math 6 Teacher's Edition supplemental materials (Middle School Virginia) - 2012
Enrichment and Extension Activities, supplemental materials to accompany the Teacher's Edition , Enrichment and Extension/Big Ideas Math 8 Teacher's Edition supplemental materials - 2012
Enrichment and Extension Activities, supplemental materials to accompany the Teacher's Edition, Enrichment and Extension/Big Ideas Math 7 Teacher's Edition supplemental materials - 2012
Curriculum and Instruction 495C-Host Teacher Handbook - November, 2012
Worked Out Solution Key, Precalculus: A Graphing Approach - 2011
Collaborator: Roland Larson, Primary Author
Worked Out Solution Key, Precalculus with Limits - 2011
Collaborator: Roland Larson, Primary Author
Curriculum and Instruction 495E-Portfolio Presentation Guide - July, 2011
Collaborator: Robert Sensor
Chapter Opener and Enrichment and Extension, Big Ideas Math 8 (Middle School Florida) - 2010
Collaborator: Roland Larson, Primary Author
Chapter Opener and Worked Out Solution Key, Big Ideas Math 7 (Middle School Florida) - 2010
Chapter Opener and Worked Out Solution Key, Big Ideas Math 6 (Middle School Florida) - 2010
Education
Ph D, Mathematics Education, The State University of New York at Buffalo
MS, Pure Mathematics, West Virginia University
BS, Mathematics, Gannon University