BAYLOR UNIVERSITY, Waco, Texas. 1997 – present. Associate Professor of Mathematics.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York City, 2000 – present, Graduate School Visiting Professor of Mathematics Education.

Teach applied and theoretical mathematics and mathematics education courses.

• Member of Mathematics Education Committee active in: curriculum development; designed, and teach a new mathematics education course Mathematics 4343 for pre-service secondary mathematics education majors in which topics in traditional and modern applied and theoretical mathematics that are likely to be encountered in public school teaching are taught.
• Changed the course content and design for Mathematics 1315, Mathematics for Educators I, a course for those seeking elementary teacher certification, in order that the course meet the recommendations from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Texas Education Agency for pre-service elementary teachers.
• Designed a new mathematics course to follow the Mathematics 1315 course, Mathematics for Educators II, Mathematics 1316, for pre-service elementary teachers.
• Re-designed the Elementary/Middle School Mathematics Specialist Program and implemented new courses for this program.
• Formulating long-range plans for the Department of Mathematics and the role of mathematics and mathematics education in preparing students for the twenty-first century.
• Member of the School of Education’s mathematics committee that prepared for the university-wide review by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) for continuation of national accreditation.
• Member of Baylor University’s Adopt-A School Program. Continuing sponsor in Faculty Partners: Connecting Outstanding Faculty with Residential Students at Baylor University, a program sponsored by Campus Living and Learning.
• Member of the State Secondary Mathematics Challenge Task force under the direction of Dr. Uri Triesman, Director of the Charles A. Dana Center for Mathematics and Science Education.
• Member of the Foundations of Functions Task Force at the Charles A. Dana Center for Mathematics and Science Education creating new and more detailed activities for 5 – 8 Grades to introduce the concept of functions at earlier grade levels than before. These materials will be available to teachers through the Web.
• Working with Mathematics and Science Specialists at CORD located in Waco, Texas, to use distance-learning via tele-communications to train in-service teachers throughout the state in Mathematical Modeling in the Sciences and Mathematics.
• Areas of specialization and research include the use of technology in the mathematics classroom at all levels of education, the role of spatial visualization in the learning of mathematics, and the challenge of developing and educating women in mathematics and the sciences.
• TexTEAMs “Teacher of Teachers” in Geometry-For-All, Mathematical Modeling Through Applications, Mathematical and Science Modeling Through Applications, Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Proportional Reasoning Across the TEKS, Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS, Rethinking Elementary School Mathematics, Teacher Quality Program Algebra I, and Teacher Quality Program Middle School Mathematics.
• I have been involved with the Eisenhower and Teacher Quality Grants Programs since 1999. In 2001 started the process of creating a regional affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), Central Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (CTCTM). For the first four years served as president of the new organization and drew up and presented all information and materials required by the NCTM in order to form a new NCTM affiliate in Central Texas. During February or March of each spring semester a one-day learning-experience is given for all members of CTCTM. This gives members a chance to share new lessons, present new work and ideas to their colleagues, and become involved in stimulating conversion with teachers from Early Childhood to college.
• In 2005 was elected Secretary of the national Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE).

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, New York City. Visiting Professor of Mathematics Education at Teachers College at Columbia University, Summers 2000 – present.

CORD, Waco, Texas.

• Mathematical Modeling in the Sciences and Mathematics trainer of in-service secondary teachers using distance-learning via tele-communications.

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, Austin, Texas. Visiting Associate Professor of Mathematics, Spring 1997, The University of Texas at Austin and the Charles A. Dana Center for Mathematics and Science Education Research, Dr. Uri Triesman, Director and Professor of Mathematics.

• Continued work with Dr. Triesman as the Chairperson of the State Secondary Mathematics Challenge Task Force for Calculus and member of numerous committees and workforces concerning mathematics, mathematics education, and mathematics teacher education in the state of Texas.

COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE, New Rochelle, New York. 1985 – 1997. Associate Professor of Mathematics.

• Teach mathematics and computer literacy courses at all levels from basic studies to advanced honors seminars.
• Areas of specialization and research include the use of technology in the classroom and the challenge of developing and educating women in mathematics and computer literacy.
• Active in curriculum development and the introduction of technology into the classroom.
• Member of Honors Program Board of Directors and the Honors Board Committee.
• Member of The Council of the Faculty.
• Developed curriculum, course material, and evaluation techniques for pre-calculus course which emphasize the use of a scientific graphing calculator as an aid to the spatial visualization of mathematical concepts and enhancement of higher-order-thinking-skills. Secured the support of the manufacturer in the introduction of the equipment and techniques into the core curriculum.
• Developed curriculum, selected material, and taught initial section of campus-wide computer literacy course.
• Devised and developed two-year mathematics competency program that better meets the needs of college women.
• Co-developed and teach bi-annual course in the History of Mathematics and Science using scholars and facilities of such institutions as the British Science Museum, Cambridge University, Oxford University, the Jodrell Laboratories at Kew Gardens, York Minster, the Royal Institution, and the Royal Scottish Museums in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Baylor University Faculty Partners — Connecting Outstanding Faculty With Residential Students

Chairperson,

Baylor University Faculty Development Committee

Baylor University Council for Educator Preparation

Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Secretary

College of New Rochelle Council of the Faculty

College of New Rochelle Honors Program Board

College of New Rochelle Honors Program Committee

Member of the Secondary Mathematics Challenge for the State of Texas

President of Central Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (CTCTM) of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 2001 – 2004.

Principal Project Director and Lead Instructor, Making Algebra FUNCTIONal for ALL TEKSans: An Activity-Based Approach, 2005 – 2006, Grant # BU 05-06 TQ # 169, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Teacher Quality Program.

Principal Project Director and Lead Instructor, Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Proportional and Algebraic Reasoning Across the TEKS, 2002 – 2003, Grant # 2004BU, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board—Eisenhower Professional Development Grants Program.

Principal Project Director and Lead Instructor, Mathematical and Science Modeling Through Applications, 2001 – 2002, Grant # 99003BU, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board—Eisenhower Professional Development Grants Program.

Principal Project Director and Lead Instructor, Mathematical Modeling Through Applications, 1999 – 2000, Grant # 97004BU, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board—Eisenhower Professional Development Grants Program.

Evaluator/Articulator, 1998. Served as an evaluator for the NASA-AMATYC PC 2 Project, John Pazdar, Project Director.

College Short Course Program/College Instructor Network, 1993 – 2004. Member of a selected network of college instructors headed by Dr. Bert Waits and Dr. Frank Demana of The Ohio State University available to present one to three-day workshops or one-week “short courses” to university and college faculty on using graphing calculators to enhance the teaching and learning of college mathematics.

Mathematics Technology Consultant, 1990 – present. Serve as consultant to education institutions in the introduction of technology to the mathematics classroom at all academic levels.

In-Service Technology Training for The Teacher Institute of Mamaroneck, 1994 – 1997. In-service training for middle school through high school mathematics teachers in incorporating the TI-82 into their classes, from remedial mathematics through AP Calculus.

Columbia University/Teachers College, 1989 – present. Supervisor of Masters candidates during student teaching.

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, 1984 -1985. Full-time Instructor. 1981-1984. Adjunct Instructor teaching three courses each semester.

Notre Dame High School, Fairfield, CT, 1977-1981. Full-time teacher working with students on three levels of instruction, below-average, average, and college preparatory.

Melvin Kreps School, Hightstown, New Jersey, 1972. Mathematics teacher in grades 6-8. 1972-1973, Mathematics Team Leader for grade 3-5. Supervised three mathematics teachers and two mathematics aides.

St. Maria Goretti High School, Philadelphia, PA. 1970-1972. Mathematics teacher grades 9-10.

South San Antonio High School, San Antonio, Texas, 1970. Mathematics teacher grade 9.

• Secondary Level Mathematics Teacher. Concentrated on gifted students working in accelerated, college preparatory programs. Modified standard curriculum to emphasize key topics and designed supplemental material where text book was inadequate. Designed and implemented “Introduction to Geometry” unit.
• Elementary Level Mathematics Teacher. As Team Leader, supervised three teachers and two aides. Designed mathematics curriculum and created “self-teaching learning packets” for Grades 3-5 under the open-classroom concept. Taught gifted children working two to three years above age level and classes of slow children working below age level. Faculty member of Administration/Parent/Faculty committee which re-designed Grades 3-5 mathematics curriculum for the school district. Originated concept and acted as faculty sponsor for “Only the Unique”, a literary publication of student essays. Instrumental in curriculum development for Grades 6-7.

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