Research Philosophy
Examples of collaborative articles with classroom teachers featured in NCTM journals.
Guiding Tenets
As a mathematics educator, I strive to engage in research that is purposeful in that it both informs the field and is generative and can be integrated into my teaching practices. I also believe that research needs to be collaborative and grounded in practice. It is through diverse perspectives that we can move forward with deeper understanding. Finally, research should be a tool for empowerment, helping students and teachers to grow and envision themselves as mathematicians and agents of change.
Research Foci
My research is situated in the following domains:
In my work on mathematical modeling, I have focused on supporting and investigating teachers as they learn about mathematical modeling and understanding mathematical modeling from the students' perspective. My most recent grant is an NSF IUSE Grant with Dr. Hyunyi Jung. We developed modeling modules for pre-service K-6 teachers and sought to understand how they grow in their understanding of mathematical modeling and how they apply what they learn to future teaching practices.
My work on LTs as tools for teachers began during my graduate work. I sought to understand how teachers use LTs in the work of teaching following professional development. This work grew into my current research focus which is understanding the knowledge pre-service teachers bring to content courses regarding length, area, and volume measures and how this knowledge can develop overtime through interventions informed by LT research.
The research work that I am most proud of and that brings me the most joy is working alongside classroom teachers to develop articles for the NCTM journals.
Explore my Selected Publications and Selected Presentations to see products related to my research interests.
As a mathematics educator, I strive to engage in research that is purposeful in that it both informs the field and is generative and can be integrated into my teaching practices. I also believe that research needs to be collaborative and grounded in practice. It is through diverse perspectives that we can move forward with deeper understanding. Finally, research should be a tool for empowerment, helping students and teachers to grow and envision themselves as mathematicians and agents of change.
Research Foci
My research is situated in the following domains:
- The Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modeling in K-12 Classrooms
- Learning Trajectories (LTs) as Tools for Teachers.
In my work on mathematical modeling, I have focused on supporting and investigating teachers as they learn about mathematical modeling and understanding mathematical modeling from the students' perspective. My most recent grant is an NSF IUSE Grant with Dr. Hyunyi Jung. We developed modeling modules for pre-service K-6 teachers and sought to understand how they grow in their understanding of mathematical modeling and how they apply what they learn to future teaching practices.
My work on LTs as tools for teachers began during my graduate work. I sought to understand how teachers use LTs in the work of teaching following professional development. This work grew into my current research focus which is understanding the knowledge pre-service teachers bring to content courses regarding length, area, and volume measures and how this knowledge can develop overtime through interventions informed by LT research.
The research work that I am most proud of and that brings me the most joy is working alongside classroom teachers to develop articles for the NCTM journals.
Explore my Selected Publications and Selected Presentations to see products related to my research interests.