University of Northern Colorado School of Teacher Education Campus Box Greeley, CO 80639
Education
Ed.D Curriculum & Instruction, Mathematics Focus. University of Denver, Denver, CO.
Master of Arts in Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment. Regis University, Denver,
CO
Master of Education in Reading; Certification: Reading Specialist. Virginia Commonwealth
University, Richmond, VA.
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Certification: Kindergarten through
Sixth Grade. University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia.
Professional/Academic Experience
Assistant Professor; Early Childhood and Elementary Mathematics Instructor. Student
Teacher Supervisor. University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO. (2016-present)
Third Grade Teacher, Swift Creek Elementary, Chesterfield, VA (1998-2002)
Third Grade Teacher, Jacobs Road Elementary School, Chesterfield, VA (1995-1998)
Second Grade Teacher, Medlock Bridge Elementary School, Alpharetta, GA (1992-1994)
Other Experience
Graduate Research Assistant, University of Denver, 2013-2016, Director of the Comprehensive Research-based Early
Math Ability Test (CREMAT) project, overseen by Dr. Douglas Clements and Dr. Julie
Sarama
Society for Research in Child Development, March 2015, Biennial Meeting, poster presentation, Using Q-matrix & Rule-Space to
Refine Cognitive Attributes and Test items when Developing and Assessment of Geometric
Measurement
Research/Areas of Interest
The Effect of High-Stakes Testing in the Classroom
Fostering Creativity in the Classroom versus Teaching to the Test
Critical Analysis the Qualitative Study on High-Stress Testing on the Classroom
Critical Analysis of a Quantitative Study on the Effects of Standardized Testing on
Teachers and Students
The Conceptual Framework for Teaching Mathematics
Fostering a Hands-on Classroom for Learning
Honors and Awards
National Honor Society
Summa Cum Laude Master’s Graduate
Nominated Sallie Mae National First Year Teacher of the Year (1993)
