The following presenters are available to speak at your professional development event. Arrangements must be made by contacting the individual presenter.
| Name, Contact Information, and County/Area of Residence |
List of Topics |
Grade Level |
Comments |
M.Kathleen Barta
Teacher to Teacher Publications
503-699-5339
Oregon |
Problem Solving
PSSA Training |
K-8
General Interest |
Particular interest is successful strategies for teaching math problem solving |
Gen Battisto
Retired Mathematics Supervisor
570-839-7152
Monroe County |
Algebra
Geometry
Probability
Numeration
Measurement
Problem Solving
PSSA Training
Assessment
Curriculum Development |
K-8
Teacher |
|
Tammy Baumann
814-874-6300
Erie County |
Algebra
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Numeration
Measurement
Problem Solving
PSSA Training
Assessment
Curriculum Development |
3-12
Teacher
Dept. Chair |
My workshops are designed to suit the needs of the audience. The workshops vary according to grade level and topics to be addressed. I have a secondary math background and I co-present with a person with a elementary reading and math emphasis. I have done workshops at NCTM, Title I Conferences, and for various districts around the state of Pennsylvania. Please email or call for further information. |
Wayne Boggs
retired
610-942-4931
Chester County |
Algebra
Geometry
Probability
Numeration
Measurement
Calculus
Problem Solving
Trigonometry
Discrete Math
PSSA Training
Technology
Assessment
Curriculum Development |
K-12
Dept. Chair/ Supervisor
General Interest |
Will do K-12 review of math curriculum and instruction |
Jim Bohan
Manheim Township School District
Lancaster County |
Algebra
Geometry
Statistics
Calculus
Problem Solving
Trigonometry
PSSA Training
Technology
Assessment
Curriculum Development |
K-12
Teacher Training
Dept. Chair/ Supervisor
General Interest |
Advanced Placement consultant for AP Calculus and AP Statistics |
Nick Boutis
Population Connection
800-767-1956
|
Algebra
Probability
Statistics
Numeration
Measurement
Problem Solving |
3-8
Teacher Training |
My colleagues and I in the Population Education Program at Population
Connection provide hands-on workshops that integrate math with science and
social studies. Using real-world data for geography and the environment,
our hands-on activities adhere to the NCTM Principals and Standards. Our
workshops have been presented at numerous NCTM and PCTM conferences over
the past ten years. |
M.Lynn Breyfogle
Bucknell University
570-271-1065
Northumberland |
Algebra
Geometry
Numeration
Discrete Math
Curriculum Development |
K-12
Teacher
General Interest |
I am a former high school teacher who enjoys working with in-service teachers. |
Barbara Davis
PDE, Math Assessment
Berks County |
PSSA Training
Assessment |
3-12
|
|
Paul Deskevich
St. Francis University
814-695-2552
Blair County |
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Measurement
Calculus
Problem Solving
Technology
|
K-12
College
Teacher Training
General Interest
|
I have given several presentations (workshops) at the PCTM conferences in
the past few years. I have given teacher inservice presentations for IU8. |
Kevin DeVizia
Delaware Valley School District
570-296-1875
Pike County |
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Problem Solving
Discrete Math
Technology |
6-12
General Interest
Teacher Training |
Special foci include mathematical connections with other disciplines, improving math instruction and learning via technology (esp. Sketchpad, Fathom, TI-8x calculators), constructivist approach, discrete mathematics, geometry, statistics. Math Fair for elementary students. |
Dennis Ebersole
Northampton Community College
610-967-3747
Lehigh |
Algebra
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Numeration
Measurement
Calculus
Problem Solving
Trigonometry
Discrete Math
Technology
Assessment
Curriculum Development |
General Interest
Teacher |
|
Denise Eschenmann
Carlisle Area School District
717-249-3276
Cumberland |
Algebra
Geometry
Probability
Numeration |
K-5
Teacher Training |
I also do a math philosophies workshop on how to organize a math lesson, cover the curriculum, pacing, and mental math. |
Mary Foley
University of Scranton
570-489-8253
Lackawanna |
Algebra
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Numeration
Measurement
Problem Solving |
3-12
Teacher Training |
|
Chas Fortescue
Radnor HS
610-272-4834
Montgomery |
|
6-12
Teacher Training
General Interest
|
NCTM & ATMOPAV presenter on technology inclusion in mathematics education. Former technology trainer in prior district. Software/Hardware components vary by need/interest. Masters of Science in Instructional Technology from Philadelphia University. |
Mary Geschel
Suntex International
610-253-5255
Northampton |
|
3-8
Teacher Training |
Hands-on workshop playing the family of 24 Games |
Doris Gluck
Friends School Haverford
610-667-5252
Montgomery |
Algebra
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Numeration
Measurement Problem Solving
Assessment
Curriculum Development
|
K-5
Teacher Training
Department Chair
Administrator
|
|
Charles Kost
Woodland Hills HS
412-915-4893
Allegheny |
Algebra
Geometry
Measurement
Calculus
Technology
Curriculum Development
|
9-12
Teacher Training
General Interest
|
Also present a model rocket workshop for mathematics teachers (for use in
Geometry classrooms) |
Ann S. Massey
Professor Emeritus, IUP
412-362-7324
Allegheny |
Algebra
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Numeration
Measurement |
K-8
Teacher Training
General Interest |
|
Anne McFeaters
University of Pittsburgh
724-745-7714
Allegheny |
Algebra
Statistics
Numeration
Problem Solving
Assessment
Curriculum Development
|
K-5
Teacher Training
General Interest |
|
Mary Jo Melvin
Professor Emeritus, Edinboro U of PA
814-734-7181
Erie |
Numeration
Measurement
Curriculum Development |
K-2
Teacher
|
I emphasize the children's literature connection and hands-on activities for understanding mathematical connections and ideas.
|
Linda Moore
Waynesburg College
724-852-3285
Greene |
Calculus
Problem Solving
Trigonometry
Technology |
9-12
College
Teacher |
|
Cheryl Olsen
Shippensburg University
717-477-1431
Cumberland |
Algebra
Geometry
Probability
Calculus
Problem Solving
Trigonometry
Discrete Math
Technology |
6-12
College
|
|
Barbara Pearl
Holy Family University
215-321-5556
Bucks |
Numeration
Geometry
Measurement
Assessment
Problem Solving
Curriculum Development |
K-8
Teacher
Dept. Chair
Administrator
General Interest
|
Make math come alive! Support National and State Standards and curriculum requirements. Hands-On, practical and interactive techiques to revitalize your math program across the curriculum using standards-based strategies and best practices...where EVERY child counts. |
Dr. Winnie Peterson
Kutztown University
215-536-9566
Bucks |
Algebra
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Numeration
Measurement
Problem Solving
PSSA Training
Technology
Assessment
Curriculum Development |
K-12
College
Teacher
Dept. Chair/ Supervisor
Administrator
General Interest |
Presentations designed to meet your needs. |
Peggy Rhodes
Karns City SD
724-283-6989
Butler County |
PSSA Training
Assessment |
K-8
Teacher
General Interest |
Having been a member of the PSSA Grade 5 Math Committee for ten years, I have first-hand knowledge of these types of assessments. Also available is a presentation on research-bases and provides a teaching format that allows teachers to work on basic fact mastery, practice mental computation skills, develop thinking skills, review past lessons, and introduce new skills - all within the traditional 45 - 60 minute daily math class. References available upon request. |
Matthew Rosenshine
Penn State Professor Emeritus
Centre County
|
Probabiliity
Curriculum Development
|
9-12
College
Teacher Training |
Other math applications such as linear programming. Also will travel beyond Centre County. |
Karen Schrader
Chatauqua County, NY
716-672-5611
|
Algebra
Geometry
Probabiliity
Statistics
Numeration
Measurement
Problem Solving
Curriculum Development
Assessment |
K-8
Teacher Training
General Interest |
I have national board certification and have spoken at conferences on obtaining this and on reading and writing in math. |
Marcia Seeley
Math Ed Consulting Services
Allegheny County |
Calculus
Algebra
Geometry
Problem Solving
PSSA Training
Curriculum Development
Assessment |
6-12
Administrator
General Interest |
Topics of special interest may include our results in the TIMSS-99 project and the development of our Regional K-12 Mathematics Curriculum Framework. |
Barbara Snapedis
Penn State Univ.
570-344-0131
Lackawanna County |
PSSA Training
Curriculum Development
|
Teacher Training |
Integrating mathematics into the Career and Technical education through
teacher partnerships. |
Darla Shields
Slippery Rock University
724-334-0190
Westmoreland County |
Algebra
Assessment
Curriculum Development |
6-12
College
Teacher Training |
Also interested in presenting on Math Anxiety. |
Tom Short
Indiana University of PA
724-357-4060
Indiana County |
Probability
Statistics |
K-12
College
General Interest |
|
Ken Sullins
Retired
570-835-4043
Tioga County |
Geometry
Problem Solving
Discrete Mathematics |
6-12
Teacher Training
General Interest |
Also: Writing in Mathematics. |
Richard Tony
Shady Side Academy
412-968-3030
Allegheny County |
Algebra
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Calculus
Problem Solving
Trigonometry
Discrete Math |
9-12 |
|
Brian Toth
Chartiers Valley School District
412-429-2299
Washington County |
Algebra
Probability
Statistics
Measurement
Calculus
Problem Solving
PSSA Training
Technology
Assessment
Curriculum Development |
K-12
Teacher
Dept. Chair/ Supervisor
Administrator
General Interest |
I have presented locally, state-wide and at National Regional Math Conferences. |
Frances Van Dyke
American University
202-885-3130
Washington D.C. |
Algebra
Calculus
Curriculum Development |
6-12
Teacher |
I am interested in encouraging teachers to use a visual approach in the classroom. |
Klaus Volpert
Villanova University
610-519-4670
Delaware County |
Statistics
Calculus
Technology |
9-12
College |
I can give two workshops:1. Financial Derivatives: Engines of the economy or instruments of mass destruction? (financial mathematics) 2. Maple: Beautiful software not just for mathematicians (technology in the classroom)
|
Janet Walker
Indiana University of PA
724-463-7085
Indiana County |
Curriculum Development
Algebra
Geometry
Probability
Statistics
Numeration
Measurement
Problem Solving
Trigonometry
Technology
Assessment |
6-12
College
Teacher |
Specialities include integrating technology and NCTM Standards into mathematics curriculum. |
Alexander White
American University
202-885-1509
Washington D.C. |
Algebra
Statistics
Calculus
Curriculum Development |
6-12 |
I like to encourage teachers to use a more visual approach in the algebra and statistics classroom. |
