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EDUCATION

  • Ph.D. 2007 Interdisciplinary Studies – Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics Education), Arizona State University. Dissertation title: Modeling Teachers’ Ways of Thinking about Rate of Change. Committee chair: Patrick Thompson.
  • M.Ed. 1995 Secondary Education (Mathematics), Arizona State University.
  • B.A.E. 1993 Secondary Education Mathematics, Arizona State University. Summa Cum Laude.

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • NWEA, Portland, OR (2020-present)
    VP, Academic Advocacy – Mathematics (2022-present)
    Director, Content Advocacy & Design (Mathematics) (2020-2022)
    As VP, I ensure deep, rigorous, and research-informed content solutions for NWEA products and services. This includes maintaining and sharing expertise in mathematics assessment, policy, and curriculum. I also represent NWEA to external groups and identify opportunities for research, assessment, and instructional support industry-wide in order to help all learners make better sense of mathematics.
  • ACHIEVE, INC., WASHINGTON, D.C. (2014-2020)
    Director, Mathematics
    As Director, I was responsible for coordinating and supporting Achieve’s work to develop and lead an organizational vision, agenda, and lines of work around mathematics. I provided mathematics content expertise across all of Achieve’s initiatives and support to states on mathematics standards implementation and assessment support, including the development of tools and products for use by states and districts.
  • ARIZONA MATHEMATICS PARTNERSHIP, SCOTTSDALE, AZ (2012-2015)
    Leadership Team, Co-director of Professional Development
    During this project I provided project leadership and professional development for teachers during this 5-year, $8.7 million National Science Foundation grant targeting middle school instruction.
  • GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY, PHOENIX, AZ (2013-2014)
    Assistant Dean, College of Education
    Academic Liaison for Partnerships, Strategic Educational Alliances
    As Assistant Dean, I oversaw the faculty leads, work on program development, and worked to develop strong relationships between faculty and the curriculum development department. As Academic Liaison, I worked to build relationships between the universities and local school districts.
  • MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SCOTTSDALE, AZ. (2002-2013)
    Chair, Mathematics Department (2010-2013)
    Chair, Maricopa Mathematics Instructional Council (2009-2013)
    Senior Leadership for $1.1 million National Science Foundation partnership grant with Arizona State University: Mentoring Students through Critical Transition Points (MCTP) (2013)
    Lead Member for Maricopa Colleges on the Arizona Articulation Task Force, Math (2009-2013)
    Residential Faculty, Mathematics (2002-2013)
    Summer / Evening Chair (2004-2007)
    As a professor of mathematics I taught courses from Introductory Algebra through Calculus as well as Mathematics for Elementary Teachers. As chair of the Instructional Council I managed the committee responsible for all mathematics curriculum decisions in the Maricopa district and served as communicator to the district administration and the state universities. I also worked to lead a redesign project for the district’s developmental mathematics program, which involved over 40 faculty members. My campus chair duties included hiring, scheduling, evaluation of instruction, resolution of student issues, and working with administration. My involvement also included designing and implementing mathematics professional development for elementary and middle school and working with state policy makers to improve PARCC engagement.
  • RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION (RIMSE) ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, TEMPE, AZ. (2007-2010)
    In this capacity I worked with Pat Thompson on the National Science Foundation Teacher Professional Continuum research grant. Also, with ASU, I worked with Marilyn Carlson’s National Science Foundation MSP research grant. My duties with these grants included working with secondary teachers, providing professional development workshops, training Professional Learning Community (PLC) facilitators, and working to refine graduate-level coursework for secondary teachers. Additionally, I worked on the redevelopment of the Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP) training in the summer of 2007 and I was designated as an official trainer for those who will be using the RTOP in practice. (Note: These projects began with the Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology before moving to RIMSE.)
  • CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON EDUCATION IN SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, TEMPE, AZ. (2005-2006)
    Research Assistant
    In this capacity I worked as both a research assistant and a professional learning community facilitator in the Teacher Professional Continuum project.
  • MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, RIO SALADO COLLEGE, TEMPE, AZ. (1999-2002)
    Mathematics Faculty, Faculty Chair
    Faculty Dual Enrollment Coordinator
    As chair, I had oversight of the entire mathematics program for the college across all modalities, including a significant distance learning program. This involved hiring, evaluation, and supervision of approximately 70 mathematics faculty, oversight of curriculum development, and serving as high school dual enrollment faculty coordinator. I also served as representative for the Maricopa mathematics instructional council, competency coordinator for the North Central Association (Higher Learning Commission) accreditation process, and implementation coordinator of a grant from the Pew Center for Academic Transformation.
  • TEMPE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT, MOUNTAIN POINTE HIGH SCHOOL, TEMPE, AZ. MATHEMATICS TEACHER (1993-2000)
    Mathematics Teacher
    I taught Prealgebra, Algebra, Geometry, Honors Geometry, Math Analysis, Math Analysis with Review, Calculus, Honors Calculus and Honors Math Seminar (cryptography and discrete mathematics in partnership with ASU). My extracurricular activities included Academic Decathlon coach (4+ years), sponsor for numerous competitions, mountain bike club sponsor, and computer club sponsor. My other activities involved leading technology related in-services along with the design and implementation of the school’s original web site. For the 1998-1999 school year I was selected as an initial participant in Arizona State University’s Cooperative University School Program (CUSP) master teacher exchange program to spend one year as a full-time faculty member in the mathematics department at the university. In this capacity, I taught Calculus, participated in student teacher supervision, and interacted with faculty to strengthen the ties between high schools and the university.
  • MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, RIO SALADO COLLEGE, TEMPE, AZ. (1996-1999)
    Adjunct Faculty (Lead Instructor) and Course Developer
    In this capacity I gained experience across different instructional modalities: classroom, distance learning (print and internet based), and concurrent (dual) enrollment. I was also involved in curriculum development for college algebra distance learning (both print and internet based). I also served as the lead instructor for internet-based College Algebra.
  • SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE, PHOENIX, AZ. (1996-1999)
    Adjunct Mathematics Instructor
    Acted as sole mathematics faculty (though adjunct). I taught courses in Intermediate Algebra and Mathematical Concepts (mathematics for elementary majors).

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Arizona Mathematics Leadership Award, Arizona Mathematics Leaders, 2024.
  • Mathematical Association of America – Edyth Sliffe Award (I ranked among the top 10 North American distinguished secondary teachers), 1998.
  • Outstanding Faculty Award, Rio Salado College, 1997.
  • Tempe Diablos Excellence in Education Award, 1996.
  • Charles Wexler Mathematics Prize for outstanding achievement in undergraduate mathematics, Arizona State University, 1993.
  • Graduate Summa Cum Laude, Arizona State University, 1993. Dean’s List, Arizona State University.
  • Ernest T. Nash Scholarship, 1992.

PRESENTATIONS

  • A Solvable Problem – Modernizing Algebra 2. Co-presentation with A. Crum. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Seattle, 2024.
  • I’m All Ears: Listening to Understand Student Thinking in Grades 6-8. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting and Exposition. Washington, D.C. October, 2023.
  • The Big Picture. California Mathematics Education Collaborative. Los Angeles, CA. May, 2023.
  • Panelist. Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Mathematics SCASS meeting. Chicago, IL. May, 2023.
  • Are We Listening? Creating Opportunities to Hear Student Thinking. Co-presentation with Shelbi Cole. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. Baltimore, MD. December, 2022.
  • Blowing Things Into (Or Out Of) Proportion. Co-presentation with J. Tanton. Making Math Moments Virtual Summit, November, 2022.
  • I’m All Ears: Listening to Understand Student Thinking. Co-presentation with T. Baumann. California Mathematics Council – South Annual Conference. Palm Spring, CA. November, 2022.
  • Issues and Trends in Mathematics. Co-presentation with E. McKinney and L. Watkins. National Association Of State Boards of Education (NASBE) Annual Conference, Pre-session. Phoenix, AZ. October, 2022.
  • A Solvable Problem: Modernizing Algebra II. (On behalf of A. Crum.) Northwest Mathematics Conference. Tacoma, WA. October, 2022.
  • Are We Listening? Creating Opportunities to Hear Student Thinking. Co-presentation with Shelbi Cole. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conference. Los Angeles, CA. September, 2022.
  • Proportional Reasoning: Keeping it All in Good Proportion. Co-presentation with Kyle Pearce. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conference. Los Angeles, CA. September, 2022.
  • A Solvable Problem: Modernizing Algebra 2. Co-presentation with Arlene Crum. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics National Conference. Anaheim, CA. September, 2022.
  • I’m All Ears: Listening to Understand Student Ways of Thinking. Co-presentation with Desiree Spikings and Nicholas Joe. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics National Conference. Anaheim, CA. September, 2022.
  • Formative Conversation Starters: A Tool for Listening. Co-presentation with Tammy Baumann. Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) National Conference, Orlando, FL. July, 2022.
  • Powerful Ways of Thinking: Blowing Things out of (or into) Proportion. NWEA Fusion Conference, Phoenix, AZ. June 2022.
  • Formative Conversation Starters to Uncover Student Thinking. Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Mathematics SCASS, Jacksonville, FL. May 2022.
  • Mathematical Rigor Mortis: The Quest for a Cure. SXSW EDU Conference, Austin, TX. March 2022.
  • Using Formative Conversation Starters to Uncover Student Thinking. (Keynote) Co-presentation with Scott Adamson. Excellence in Mathematics Annual Conference, Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Chandler, AZ. March 2022.
  • Understanding Students’ Ways of Thinking in Mathematics. Co-presentation with Tammy Baumann and Anita Brown. Texas Instruments STEM Exchange. Online. March, 2022.
  • Powerful Ways of Thinking: Blowing Things Out of (or Into) Proportion. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. New Orleans, LA. February 2022.
  • Powerful Ways of Thinking: Blowing Things Out of (or Into) Proportion. Co-presentation with James Tanton and Kyle Pearce. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2021 Virtual Conference. Live Session. November 2021.
  • Are We There Yet? Finding Positives Among Negatives. Co-presentation with Tammy Baumann. Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (webinar, invited). August 2021.
  • Articulating a Plan for Addressing Interrupted Learning: Prioritizing Standards and Curriculum. Co-presentation with John Cronin and Brooke Mabry. Education Week Summit (virtual). June 2020.
  • High School to College Mathematics Pathways. Co-presentation with Doug Sovde. Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics (ASSM) Annual Meeting (virtual). March 2020.
  • Secondary and Postsecondary Mathematics Alignment At Scale—It’s A Big Job and Someone Has To Do It! Co-presentation with Katey Arrington. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) Virtual Conference. March 2020.
  • Analyzing Middle School & High School Math Exams- Tools and a Process for Sites and Districts. Arizona Department of Education. Phoenix, AZ. February 2020.
  • Launch Years: Addressing the Transition From Secondary to Postsecondary Math. Co-presentation with Amy Getz and Ryan Reyna. Complete College America Annual Convening. Phoenix, AZ. December, 2019.
  • Preparing the Profession for 2025: Issues and Trends in Mathematics Education. Iowa Department of Education Statewide Mathematics Leadership Team. Huxley, IA. November 2019.
  • Preparing the Profession for 2025: Issues and Trends in Mathematics Education. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. Salt Lake City, UT. October 2019.
  • The Launch Years Initiative. Co-presentation with Lya Snell. Georgia Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Fall Session. Eatonton, GA. October, 2019.
  • Analyzing Middle School & High School Math Exams. Arizona Department of Education. September, 2019.
  • Rethinking Cognitive Complexity: Reaching the Depth in the Math Standards (Webinar). Co-presentation with Shelbi Cole. Oregon Department of Education. August, 2019.
  • How Are States and Organizations Using Mathematical Rigor and Complexity to Ensure They Are Measuring What Matters? Panelist/presenter. National Conference on Student Assessment (CCSSO). Orlando, FL. June 2019.
  • Opportunities and Challenges in Policy, Panelist/presenter. High School to College Mathematics Pathways: Preparing Students for the Future. Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences (CBMS). Reston, VA. May 2019.
  • Strong Standards: Essentials, Suggestions, and Lessons Learned (Webinar). Oregon Department of Education. April, 2019.
  • What’s Next? Issues and Trends in Mathematics Education (Webinar). Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics. April, 2019.
  • Looking Forward: Issues and Trends in Mathematics Education (Webinar). Commonwealth of Kentucky Committee for Mathematics Achievement. April 2019.
  • Rethinking Cognitive Complexity: Are Your Assessments Reaching the Depth of the Math Standards? Co-presentation with Shelbi Cole. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) National Conference. San Diego, CA. April 2019.
  • Looking at Student Work: A Powerful Practice to Promote Learning, Proficiency, and Equity. Co-presentation with Scott Hendrickson. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) National Conference. San Diego, CA. April 2019.
  • Rethinking Cognitive Complexity: Are Your Materials Reaching the Depth of the Math Standards? Co-presentation with Shelbi Cole. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) National Conference. San Diego, CA. April 2019.
  • Research Perspectives in MM (Mathematical Modeling) Education, Panelist/presenter. Critical Issues in Mathematics Education Workshop. Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI). Berkeley, CA. March 2019.
  • Issues and Trends in Mathematics Education. Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) SCASS Winter 2019 Meeting.  Los Angeles, CA. February 2019.
  • Who Moved My Math? Issues and Trends in Mathematics Education. Spring 2019 ArizMATYC Conference. Phoenix, AZ. February 2019.
  • A Model for Final Exam Review. Arizona Department of Education. Phoenix, AZ. January 2019.
  • Evaluating Cognitive Complexity in Mathematics Assessments, Co-presentation with Shelbi Cole. MSDE/MCSM Mathematics Supervisors Briefing. Baltimore, MD. January 2019.
  • Energizing Students to Transform Themselves Through IMPACT. Invited Speaker. Co-presentation with Julie Phelps and Fred Feldon. AMATYC National Conference, Orlando, FL. November 2018.
  • What is IMPACT? Symposium Keynote, AMATYC National Conference, Orlando, FL. November 2018.
  • Evaluating Cognitive Complexity in Mathematics Assessments, Co-presentation with Shelbi Cole (Webinar) Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics. November 2018.
  • Using Technology to Spur Mathematical Conversations. Paradise Valley Unified School District, Phoenix, AZ. September 2018.
  • Evaluating Cognitive Complexity in Mathematics Assessments, co-presentation with Shelbi Cole (Webinar) Iowa Department of Education, September 2018.
  • Using the EQuIP Rubric for Lessons and Units. Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Institute. Grand Rapids, MI. July 2018.
  • What Does “Out of Proportion” Really Mean? Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference. Grand Rapids, MI. July 2018.
  • An Overview of the EQuIP Tools and Resources. Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference. Grand Rapids, MI. July 2018.
  • Evaluating Cognitive Complexity in Mathematics Assessments. Invited Speaker, Co-Presentation with Shelbi Cole. Council of Chief State School Officers Mathematics SCASS. San Diego, CA. June 2018.
  • Rethinking Cognitive Demand: Are You Reaching the Depth of the Math Standards? Invited Speaker. Core Advocates Convening. Denver, CO. May 2018
  • Focus, Coherence and Rigor in Mathematics: Are All Components of Your System Meeting the Shifts? Invited Speaker, Co-presentation with April Pforts and Kevin Liner. Core Advocates Convening. Denver, CO. May 2018
  • What Does “Out of Proportion” Really Mean? Invited Speaker. North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) Spring Leadership Seminar. High Point, NC. March 2018.
  • AMATYC IMPACT: Understanding Prowess — Making Sense of Proficiency. AMATYC National Conference. San Diego, CA. November 2017.
  • Complexity and Rigor: New Lenses for Thinking About Assessment. Arizona Math Leaders. Peoria, AZ. November 2017.
  • Mathematics Education: Issues and Trends Across the States. Keynote Speaker. ArizMATYC Fall 2017 Conference. Chandler, AZ. October 2017.
  • Measuring and Evaluating Deeper Learning in Large-Scale Assessments: New Approaches. Moderator (and co-presenter). Council of Chief State School Officers 2017 National Conference on Student Assessment. Austin, TX. June 2017.
  • What Does “Out of Proportion” Really Mean? Invited Speaker. Student Achievement Partners’ Core Advocates Meeting. Denver, CO. May 2017.
  • Mathematics Education: Issues and Trends Across the States. Arizona State University School of Mathematics and Statistical Sciences. Tempe, AZ. April 2017.
  • Shifts and Influences in K-12 Mathematics. Invited Speaker. Urban Mathematics Leadership Network Retreat, The Charles A. Dana Center. Austin, TX. February 2017.
  • What Does “Out of Proportion” Really Mean? Featured Speaker. NCTM Regional Conference. Phoenix, AZ. October 2016.
  • The Expanding Endeavor to EQuIP Educators: The Latest Updates, Opportunities, and Resources. NCTM Regional Conference. Phoenix, AZ. October 2016.
  • Multiplicative Comparison: A Remarkable Progression. Colonial School District. New Castle, DE. October 2016.
  • Thinking About Proportionality. Invited Speaker. Arizona K12 Center Summer Math Institute. Tucson, AZ. June 2016.
  • Thinking About Covariation. Invited Speaker. Arizona K12 Center Summer Math Institute. Tucson, AZ. June 2016.
  • Thinking About Geometry. Invited Speaker. Arizona K12 Center Summer Math Institute. Tucson, AZ. June 2016.
  • Multiplicative Comparison: A Remarkable Progression. Keynote Speaker. Arizona K12 Center Summer Math Institute. Tucson, AZ. June 2016.
  • Multiplicative Comparison: A Remarkable Progression. Invited Speaker. Student Achievement Partners’ Core Advocates Meeting. Denver, CO. May 2016.
  • Looking at Student Work: A helpful tool. Invited Speaker, Co-Presentation with Janice Mak. Student Achievement Partners’ Core Advocates Meeting. Denver, CO. May 2016.
  • The Expanding Endeavor to EQuIP Educators: The Latest Updates, Opportunities, and Resources. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics National Conference. Oakland, CA. April 2016.
  • What I’ve learned from two decades of teaching math (some math included). Keynote Speaker. Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day (MEAD). Center for the Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers. January 2016.
  • Understanding and Leveraging Progressions. Invited speaker for Project ACCCESS session (co-presentation with Scott Adamson). AMATYC National Conference, New Orleans, LA. November 2015.
  • Using EQuIP to Evaluate High Quality Materials. NCTM Regional Conference. Nashville, TN. November 2015.
  • CCSS Coherence and Assessment: An Overview for Higher Ed. NCTM Regional Conference. Nashville, TN. November 2015.
  • Using EQuIP for Professional Development. Arizona Department of Education Teachers’ Institute. Glendale, AZ. July 2015.
  • EQuIPing Teachers with Quality and Aligned Instructional Materials. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics National Conference. Boston, MA. April 2015.
  • Multiplicative Thinking. Arizona Department of Education. Single day workshop. Phoenix, AZ. February 2015.
  • Coherence: Multiplicative Reasoning Across the Common Core/AZCCRS. Invited Speaker. Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day (MEAD). Center for the Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers. January 2015.
  • The Future of Mathematics in Arizona. Arizona Mind Summit. Invited speaker. The Mind Research Institute. Scottsdale, AZ. January 2015.
  • The Achieve Annual Meeting for State Leaders and National Partners. Washington, DC. December 2014.
  • Introducing the EQuIP and Learning Forward Professional Learning Community Modules. (This presentation was the substance of the Networking Meet-up for State Education Agencies session.) Learning Forward National Conference. Nashville, TN. December 2014.
  • The Mathematical Practices Go To College. Co-presentation with Scott Adamson. American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC) National Conference. Nashville, TN. November 2014.
  • Multiplicative Thinking Workshop. South East Cornerstone Public School Division. Saskatchewan, Canada. September 2014.
  • Coherence: Multiplicative Reasoning Across the Common Core/AZCCRS. Featured/Invited Speaker. Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics State Conference. Tempe, AZ. September 2014.
  • Bridging Silos: Building Educator Capacity to Integrate Mathematics and Science. Co-presentation with Stephen Pruitt. GE Foundation Developing Futures(tm) 2014 Conference. July 2014.
  • Reimagining Education: Teaching, Learning, and Leading. Orlando, FL. July 2014.
  • Resources, Tools, Models, and Strategies for Statewide Implementation. GE Foundation Developing Futures(tm) 2014 STEM Integration Conference. Orlando, FL. July 2014.
  • Common Core and the Community College. American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC) Webinar. May 2014.
  • Learnzillion Dream Team EQuIP training. Washington, DC. May 2014.
  • Open Systems to Design and Share Innovative, Computer-scored, Mathematical Tasks. Co-presentation with David Lippman. 26th International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (ICTCM). San Antonio, TX. March 2014.
  • Multiplicative Thinking: Making “Copies of” Proficient Practitioners and Persistent Pupils. Co-presentation with Scott Adamson, Trey Cox, and James Vicich. The 12th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI. January 2014.
  • The Grand Canyon University and Alhambra High School Initiative: A Partnership for Community Success. Co-presentation with Claudio Coria and Joe Veres. The 56th Annual ASBA/ASA Annual Conference. Phoenix, AZ. December 2013.
  • Assessing the Common Core: Mathematics Practices and Content Standards. Peoria Unified School District. Peoria, AZ. December 2013.
  • Arizona College and Career Ready Standards: Next-Gen Math Assessment. Scottsdale Unified School District’s Principals, Executive Directors, & Directors Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. November 2013.
  • How Broomsticks and Skyscrapers Develop Multiplicative Reasoning. Co-presentation with Scott Adamson. American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges National Conference, Anaheim, CA. October 2013. (Presented a second time during the conference by invitation.)
  • Rethinking Professional Development: Focus on Coherence and Rigor of Mathematics. Co-presentation with April Strom and Trey Cox. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Las Vegas, NV. October 2013.
  • Leveraging Open, Technology-Based Solutions for Mathematics Instruction and Assessment. Grand Canyon University’s Inspire to Innovate Technology Conference. Bourgade HS. Phoenix, AZ. October 2013.
  • Common Core Math and the PARCC Documents. Arizona’s College and Career Readiness Partnership Meeting of College Faculty and High School Teachers (co-presenter with Janet McShane). Arizona Department of Education. July 2013.
  • Understanding and Using the PARCC documents. Arizona Department of Education’s Leading Change Conference. Tucson, AZ. June 2013.
  • Open Resources in Practice; Present and Future. Invited speaker. The Saylor Foundation Digital Education Conference. Washington DC. April 2013.
  • Significant Discussions: Aligning Secondary and Postsecondary Curriculum for Student Success. Co-presenter. The Chair Academy International Leadership Conference. Phoenix, AZ. April 2013.
  • Learning Theory-Driven Professional Development – Stories from Two MSP Projects, Panelist. National Science Foundation Learning Network Conference, Washington, DC. February 2013.
  • Developmental Math in Maricopa: An Ambitious Plan. Maricopa Community Colleges’ 2012 Student Success Conference. October 2012.
  • Geogebra in the Classroom. Phoenix Union High School District. July 2012.
  • Geogebra in the Classroom. ArizMATYC. Scottsdale, AZ. April 2010.
  • Report on the joint meeting of the N.S.F. and U.S. Dept. of Education Partnership Summit, Arizona MSP Technical Assistance Meeting, March 2008.
  • RTOP – Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol training (co-presenter with Nora Ramirez). Arizona Department of Education. Phoenix, AZ. September 2007.
  • A Riverboat Pilot’s Experience Through The Currents of the Standards (co-presenter with Connie Carruthers and David Dudley). AMATYC National Conference, Cincinnati, OH. November 2006.
  • Building Subject Matter and Learning Communities Simultaneously (co-presenter with Pat Thompson, Marilyn Carlson, Nora Ramirez and Frank Cox). NCTM National Conference Research Presession, St. Louis, MO. April 2006.
  • Mathematics on the Internet (co-presenter with Donna Gaudet). Tech-Ed, Long Beach, CA. February 2002.
  • Distance Learning Course Redesign. Center for Academic Transformation, Philadelphia, PA. June 2001.
  • Distance Learning Course Redesign (State of the Art Learning Environments). Center for Academic Transformation, Dallas, TX. February, 2001.
  • Math on the Internet: Planning to Implementation (co-presenter with Donna Gaudet). American Mathematical Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC) National Conference, Chicago, November, 2000.
  • Distance Learning Course Redesign. Pew Center for Academic Transformation, Washington D.C., March 2000.
  • Cryptography for Enrichment. National Council of Teacher of Mathematics Regional Conference, Phoenix, December 1999.
  • Discrete Mathematics (co-presentation with Marilyn Carlson and Michelle Zandieh). Phoenix Urban Systemic Initiative, Fall 1998.
  • Classroom Management. A.S.U. Preservice Secondary Mathematics Teachers, Fall 1998, Fall 1999.
  • Rate of Change Curriculum Module. Mathematics Education Conference, A.S.U., Summer 1998.
  • Cryptography in the High School. Rutgers University (DIMACS), NJ. 1997.
  • Can I Really Make My Own Web Page? (In-service) Mountain Pointe High School, 1996.
    In addition to the above I have provided professional development for the Deer Valley, Cottonwood, Phoenix Union, Roosevelt, and Tempe Elementary School Districts in Arizona and the Cherry Creek School District in Colorado.

PUBLICATIONS

    Internet publications:
    Unattributed publications available on request.

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY

  • CBMS Executive Committee (Treasurer), 2022-
  • CBMS Survey Steering Committee, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
  • Organizing Committee, Mathematical Sciences Research Institute Critical Issues in Mathematics Education Workshop, 2021, 2022
  • CBMS Pathways Forum Planning Committee, 2018-2019, 2021, 2022.
  • NCTM CAEP Reviewer, 2014, 2018, 2021
  • Launch Years Consensus Panel (Charles A. Dana Center), 2020, 2021.
  • Reviewer, Mathematical Teaching and Learning, 2019, 2020, 2021.
  • Reviewer for: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2019. Increasing Student Success in Developmental Mathematics: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/25547.
  • AMATYC IMPACT Steering Committee, 2016-2017.
  • CBMS Active Learning Statement Writing Team, 2016.
  • MAA Common Vision Conference Working Group, 2015.
  • PARCC Math Operational Working Group (OWG), 2012-2014.
  • PARCC Item Review Panel. Denver, CO. March 2014, Orlando, FL. August 2013, Boston, MA. February 2013, Chicago, IL. December 2012.
  • PARCC Document Review Panel. Alexandria, VA. February 2014.
  • PARCC Performance Level Descriptor Writing Panel. Washington, DC. October 2012, March 2013, May 2013.
  • Steering Committee for AHEEC (Arizona Higher Education Engagement & Communication) for the implementation of PARCC, 2012-2013.
  • League for Innovation in the Community College: Significant Discussions Project. Maricopa Colleges and Phoenix Union High School District, 2012.
  • Arizona mathematics higher education representative for the PARCC Higher Education Content Meeting. Orlando, Florida, 2012.
  • Course Developer for Arizona State University’s Teaching Foundations Project. My “Investigating Space: Geometry Measurement and Visualization” course was to be required of all pre-service elementary education majors. Tempe, AZ, 2011.
  • Arizona mathematics higher education representative for the PARCC design meeting, Washington, DC. 2011.
  • Arizona mathematics higher education representative for the PARCC Higher Education and K-12 Engagement Meeting. Orlando, Florida, 2011.Grant review panel for the
  • National Science Foundation ATE Program proposal reviewer. Washington, DC, 2008, 2009
  • Higher Education invitee for the Arizona Department of Education at the U.S. Department of Education/NSF Math-Science Partnership Summit. Washington, DC, 2007.
  • Arizona Mathematics Education Panel of Experts convened by Northern Arizona University, 2000-2001 school year.
  • Eisenhower Grant Review Panel. Arizona Board of Regents, 1999, 2001, 2002.

COMMITTEE WORK

  • Maricopa Community College District Developmental Education Council, Lead Faculty member, 2011-2013.
  • Scottsdale Community College Dual Enrollment Committee, 2010-2013.
  • Maricopa Community College District Placement Council, 2010-2013.
  • Maricopa Community College District Mathematics Instructional Council, 2000-2002, 2006-2007, 2009-2013.
  • Scottsdale Community College Educational Development Projects Committee, 2003-2013.
  • Maricopa Community College District Representative to Arizona State University’s Curriculum Committee (Natural Sciences), 2011.
  • Maricopa Community College District Dual Enrollment Committee, 2011.
  • AGEC Committee, Scottsdale Community College – Chair, 2007.
  • Problem Solving Competency Committee (NCA/HLC) – Chair, 2000-2002.
  • Rio Salado College Faculty Senate, 2000-2002.