About ME
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Maybe she's born with it, maybe it's mentoring?
My father was a mechanical engineer for decades and my mom, and her mother before her, were math teachers. I have been asked whether I think my 1) love of math, 2) desire to know how everything works, and 3) insatiable curiosity to know why - were written in my genes or a product of my upbringing. I happen to think it's because it's th
My father was a mechanical engineer for decades and my mom, and her mother before her, were math teachers. I have been asked whether I think my 1) love of math, 2) desire to know how everything works, and 3) insatiable curiosity to know why - were written in my genes or a product of my upbringing. I happen to think it's because it's the mentoring they provided. Unfortunately, my proof of this claim is too long to fit within these margins (hee hee - Fermat humor). This belief forms the core of my teaching philosophy - that all students are capable of being successful in math if I mentor them and encourage them to wonder why and how.
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My Research on Students' Understanding of Proofs
My Research on Students' Understanding of Proofs
I rarely lecture students when I teach - I try to guide them through the process of learning (at least, that was my intention). Their responses to my questions intrigued me, particularly when I guide them through a proof. My fascination with how my students' minds work and the "why" behind their choices is what inspired me to pursue a Ph
I rarely lecture students when I teach - I try to guide them through the process of learning (at least, that was my intention). Their responses to my questions intrigued me, particularly when I guide them through a proof. My fascination with how my students' minds work and the "why" behind their choices is what inspired me to pursue a PhD in math education. Currently, I am studying the way students understand mathematical induction, both as a concept and a proof technique. In particular, I'd like to see how students connect recursive code to mathematical induction. Visit my research page to learn more.