Experience

College of Education at Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outreach Specialist and Professional Development Coordinator

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  The primary aim of my work is to connect research with practice in schools and districts across Michigan. I also work to provide information, expertise and insight to policymakers at the local and state levels. Through interactive work with Michigan schools I work to empower K-12 educators and administrators - and policymakers indirectly - to create the systems, strategies (i.e. pedagogy and curriculum) that support high student achievement for all students. My work focuses on: -… Show more The primary aim of my work is to connect research with practice in schools and districts across Michigan. I also work to provide information, expertise and insight to policymakers at the local and state levels. Through interactive work with Michigan schools I work to empower K-12 educators and administrators - and policymakers indirectly - to create the systems, strategies (i.e. pedagogy and curriculum) that support high student achievement for all students. My work focuses on: - Leadership development to initiate and sustain change - Collective capacity building for system alignment - Rapid turnaround of schools - Addressing achievement gaps - And, informing education policy and policy-making indirectly Show less The primary aim of my work is to connect research with practice in schools and districts across Michigan. I also work to provide information, expertise and insight to policymakers at the local and state levels. Through interactive work with Michigan schools I work to empower K-12 educators and administrators - and policymakers indirectly - to create the systems, strategies (i.e. pedagogy and curriculum) that support high student achievement for all students. My work focuses on: -… Show more The primary aim of my work is to connect research with practice in schools and districts across Michigan. I also work to provide information, expertise and insight to policymakers at the local and state levels. Through interactive work with Michigan schools I work to empower K-12 educators and administrators - and policymakers indirectly - to create the systems, strategies (i.e. pedagogy and curriculum) that support high student achievement for all students. My work focuses on: - Leadership development to initiate and sustain change - Collective capacity building for system alignment - Rapid turnaround of schools - Addressing achievement gaps - And, informing education policy and policy-making indirectly Show less



Michigan State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate and as Lecturer/Instructor

  • Sep 2003 - May 2014

  Crafting Mathematics Teaching Practice for K-8 [Urban Focused] Co-designed/Instruct undergraduate mathematics methods course for K-8 pre-service teachers. A major imperative for me was to support and address the challenges facing schools in urban settings in ways that would enlist the interest of the interns in becoming agents of change and support. Field Instructor My role was to teach, evaluate, and support teacher interns to develop standards-based practices in planning… Show more Crafting Mathematics Teaching Practice for K-8 [Urban Focused] Co-designed/Instruct undergraduate mathematics methods course for K-8 pre-service teachers. A major imperative for me was to support and address the challenges facing schools in urban settings in ways that would enlist the interest of the interns in becoming agents of change and support. Field Instructor My role was to teach, evaluate, and support teacher interns to develop standards-based practices in planning, teaching and assessment, and in becoming fully participating members of the teaching profession. In addition, I supported the mentor teacher in problem solving and providing effective mentoring practices. As well, I worked closely with the cluster leader, subject area leader, program coordinator and team leader to understand and communicate current program practices and policies, making myself available to pass along information provided by course instructors about planning and other course requirements. Human Diversity, Power, & Opportunity in Social Institutions (Fall 2004 – 2007; 2009, 2010; 2012) -- Comparative study of schools and other social institutions with a focus on the social construction of diversity (e.g. race, class, gender), maintenance of inequality, and political, social, and economic consequences for individuals and groups. Show less Crafting Mathematics Teaching Practice for K-8 [Urban Focused] Co-designed/Instruct undergraduate mathematics methods course for K-8 pre-service teachers. A major imperative for me was to support and address the challenges facing schools in urban settings in ways that would enlist the interest of the interns in becoming agents of change and support. Field Instructor My role was to teach, evaluate, and support teacher interns to develop standards-based practices in planning… Show more Crafting Mathematics Teaching Practice for K-8 [Urban Focused] Co-designed/Instruct undergraduate mathematics methods course for K-8 pre-service teachers. A major imperative for me was to support and address the challenges facing schools in urban settings in ways that would enlist the interest of the interns in becoming agents of change and support. Field Instructor My role was to teach, evaluate, and support teacher interns to develop standards-based practices in planning, teaching and assessment, and in becoming fully participating members of the teaching profession. In addition, I supported the mentor teacher in problem solving and providing effective mentoring practices. As well, I worked closely with the cluster leader, subject area leader, program coordinator and team leader to understand and communicate current program practices and policies, making myself available to pass along information provided by course instructors about planning and other course requirements. Human Diversity, Power, & Opportunity in Social Institutions (Fall 2004 – 2007; 2009, 2010; 2012) -- Comparative study of schools and other social institutions with a focus on the social construction of diversity (e.g. race, class, gender), maintenance of inequality, and political, social, and economic consequences for individuals and groups. Show less