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  • Associate Director , Urban Institute for Teacher Education
  • Adjunct Instructor, Educational Psychology
  • Associate Professor (Clinical), Urban Institute for Teacher Education
801-587-1740

Current Courses

Professional Organizations

  • American Educational Research Association. 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024. Position : Member.
  • American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE). 01/01/2023 - 01/31/2024. Position : Member.
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2024. Position : Member.
  • International Journal of Innovative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (IJITLHE). 01/01/2020 - present. Position : Editorial Board Member.
  • International Journal of Teacher Education and Professional Development (IJTEPD). 04/10/2018 - present. Position : Editorial Board Member.
  • CAEP Math Program, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). 01/01/2018 - 07/30/2019. Position : Reviewing Board Member.
  • American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE). 01/02/2017 - present. Position : Manuscript Reviewer.
  • Annual Meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) – Strand 1 (Preparing Educators In and For the Future) and Strand 2 (Renewing Democracy through Activism and Collab. 07/26/2016 - present. Position : Proposal Reviewer.
  • Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA)—Division K (Teaching and Teacher Education) & SIG: Mentorship and Mentoring Practices. 07/19/2016 - present. Position : Proposal Reviewer.
  • National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM). 07/19/2016 - 09/27/2022. Position : Proposal Reviewer.
  • Annual Meeting of the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). 01/19/2016 - 08/23/2022. Position : Proposal Reviewer.

Courses I Teach

  • EDU 5460-001 - Secondary Math Methods   (https://utah.instructure.com/courses/935784)
    EDU 5460 is an invitation to the academic culture of the mathematics teaching in secondary classroom (grades 6 through 12). You will learn research-based techniques and instructional strategies that encourage students in grades 6-12 to discover, create, appreciate, and engage in mathematics. You will learn (a) how to create and implement lessons and units; (b) support engagement with an asset-based approach consistent with the Utah Core State Standards mathematics curriculum. Through readings, classroom discussions and conversations, you will understand that math teaching is a complex endeavor, and while there is no panacea for effective teaching, this course will help you navigate your strengths and experiment with best teaching and reflection practices. This course incorporates 18-20 hours of field hours where you will visit diverse secondary classrooms for observations understanding school and class dynamics, student diversity, effective instructional techniques conducive to math teaching etc.
  • EDU 5490-001 - Field Practicum: Secondary   (https://utah.instructure.com/courses/886515)
    Starting with the beginning of teachers' public-school calendar, issues related to the beginning of an effective school year will be examined. Teacher Candidates (henceforth: TCs) are assisted in becoming reflective practitioners as they explore the role of teachers' work through direct observation, participation and assisted and independent teaching. Throughout this course, the Utah Effective Teaching Standards (UETS) and Continuum of Practice will serve as the basis for your formative and summative evaluations. This course is open only to students enrolled in the Undergraduate Secondary Licensure Program.
  • EDU 5491-001 - Professional Development for Pre-Service Teachers   (https://utah.instructure.com/courses/941059)
    This capstone experience will assist you, the teacher candidate (TC), in developing your professional voice through the exploration of critical areas and finessing critical areas in teaching. As per the requirements of this course and also mandated by the state, TCs will be required to complete PPAT. Along with, the TCs will also indulge in professional development activities, design their own PD, and incorporate global aspects to inform their planning, instruction and assessment (data-based decision making) during the course of completion of PPAT. Data-based decision making and PD activities will form the backbone of this course.
  • EDU 5495-002 - Student Teaching for Pre-Service Teachers   (https://utah.instructure.com/courses/934779)
    Under the direction of your instructor, university supervisor (US) and site teacher educators (STE), you, the teacher candidate (TC), will engage in supervised teaching in the classroom, lesson planning and implementation, evaluation of instruction, classroom management, interaction with school personnel and complete all requirements related to PPAT (Praxis Performance for Teachers), a state mandated and externally monitored test.
  • EDU 6490-002 - Field Practicum: Secondary   (https://utah.instructure.com/courses/894062)
    Starting with the beginning of teachers' public-school calendar, issues related to the beginning of an effective school year will be examined. Teacher Candidates (henceforth: TCs) are assisted in becoming reflective practitioners as they explore the role of teachers' work through direct observation, participation and assisted and independent teaching. Throughout this course, the Utah Effective Teaching Standards (UETS) and Continuum of Practice will serve as the basis for your formative and summative evaluations. This course is open only to students enrolled in the graduate Secondary Licensure Program.
  • EDU 6491-001 - Professional Development and Teacher Resources   (https://utah.instructure.com/courses/932417)
    This capstone experience will assist you, the teacher candidate (TC), in developing your professional voice through the exploration of critical areas and finessing critical areas in teaching. As per the requirements of this course and also mandated by the state, TCs will be required to complete PPAT. Along with, the TCs will also indulge in professional development activities, design their own PD, and incorporate global aspects to inform their planning, instruction and assessment (data-based decision making) during the course of completion of PPAT. Data-based decision making and PD activities will form the backbone of this course.
  • EDU 6495-001 - Student Teaching for Pre-Service Teachers   (https://utah.instructure.com/courses/933222)
    Under the direction of your instructor, university supervisor (US) and site teacher educators (STE), you, the teacher candidate (TC), will engage in supervised teaching in the classroom, lesson planning and implementation, evaluation of instruction, classroom management, interaction with school personnel and complete all requirements related to PPAT (Praxis Performance for Teachers), a state mandated and externally monitored test.

Small Group Teaching

  • Shared information about licensure year to students enrolled in Teach for Utah and STEM+Noyce Grant. Topics included placement process, surviving student teaching, do's and don't during licensure year.   10/07/2021  -  10/07/2021
  • Shared information about licensure year to first generation students at the U registered in EDU 5950 (taught by Michelle B.). Topics included placement process, surviving student teaching, do's and don't during licensure year.   02/09/2021  -  02/09/2021
  • PPAT Pilot with Secondary Licensure Cohort- taught, mentored and supervised 2 secondary cohort student teachers for PPAT exam.   10/11/2019  -  04/09/2020