Nancy Geisendorfer
Faculty
Senior Lecturer
Education
University of Northern Colorado, 2012.
Area of Study: Mathematics Education
MA, University of Northern Colorado, 2006.
Area of Study: Mathematics Teaching
BA, University of Northern Colorado, 1992.
Area of Study: Mathematics, Secondary Education
AA, Northeastern Jr. College, 1990.
Area of Study: Mathematics Education
Professional Experience & Affiliations
Senior Lecturer, University of Northern Colorado
School of Mathematical Sciences (2015 – Present)
Lecturer, University of Northern Colorado
School of Mathematical Sciences (2006-2015)
Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Northern Colorado
(2005-2006)
Secondary Math and Science Teacher
(1993-2004)
Research Expertise & Interests
Areas of Interest
My interest include prospective elementary teachers’ perceptions of their confidence in understanding mathematical concepts and their perceived ability to teach mathematics and statistics. I am also interested in creating engaging activities to enhance understanding of introductory statistics.
Open Education Resource Curriculum Development
I am a member of a development team working on creating and implementing open education resources (OER) in introduction to statistical analysis and other statistics program across mathematical sciences programs.
Open Education Resources for Statistics
Creating Open Education Resources for statistics by writing online interactive textbook.
Grants and Sponsored Research
- Kang, K., Geisendorfer, N., Powers, R., “Converting to OER textbook,” Sponsored by UNC Affordable & OER (AOER) Committee, University of Northern Colorado, $2,500.00. (January 2025 – December 2025).