B.S. Murray State University (1985) M.S. The University of Tulsa (1988) Additional Graduate Study, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Ed.D. Vanderbilt University (2004)
Professional Experience
Teaching Assistant, The University of Tulsa, 1985-1988 Teaching Associate, The University of Tennessee, 1988-1991 Education Consultant, The University of Tennessee, 1990-Present
Research Associate, Peabody College of Vanderbilt, 1994-1998 Assistant Professor, Pellissippi State Community College, 1991-1995 Assistant Professor, Volunteer State Community College, 1996-1998 Assistant Professor, Austin Peay State University 1998-2006
Associate Professor, Austin Peay State University 2006-2009
Professor, Austin Peay State University 2009-Present
Professional Organizations
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association Middle Tennessee Mathematics Teachers Association Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics Mathematical Association of America
Research Interests
Effective use of technology in both the learning and teaching of mathematics.
The instructional design, implementation, and analysis of integrating case-based materials in teacher education.
Courses Taught
MATH 1010 Mathematical Thought and Practice
MATH 1110 College Algebra
MATH 1410 Structure of Mathematical Systems I MATH 1411 Structure of Mathematical Systems I Lab MATH 1420 Structure of Mathematical Systems II
MATH 1421 Structure of Mathematical Systems II Lab
MATH 1530 Elements of Statistics
MATH 1810 Elements of Calculus
MATH 1910 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
MATH 1920 Calculus & Analytic Geometry II
MATH 4020 Geometry for Elementary & Middle School Teachers
MATH 4030 Problem Solving for Elem. & Middle School Teachers
MATH 4100 Teaching Mathematics in Grades K-3
MATH 5100 Mathematical Concepts Development
MATH 5020 Geometry for Elementary & Middle School Teachers
MATH 5030 Problem Solving for Elem. & Middle School Teachers
MATH 5070 Methods, Materials, and Strategies in Teaching Math