Authors & Presenters

Aline Zghayyar Abassian, PhD, is an instructor of mathematics education at the University of Central Florida. She teaches mathematics education courses to prospective elementary and secondary teachers.

Thomasenia Lott Adams, PhD, a professor of mathematics education, is associate dean for research and faculty development in the College of Education at the University of Florida.

Janet Andreasen, PhD, is an associate lecturer of mathematics education at the University of Central Florida. She is also coordinator of secondary education and works with K–12 mathematics teachers.

Guy Barmoha is director of the Department of the Mathematics, Science, & Gifted Department at Broward County Public Schools, Florida. Previously, he was an elementary mathematics curriculum supervisor.

Emily Bonner, PhD, is an associate professor of curriculum and instruction and the assistant dean of research at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Melissa D. Boston, EdD, is a professor of mathematics education at Duquesne University in Pennsylvania. In her role, Dr. Boston teaches mathematics methods courses for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers. Previously, she taught middle school and high school mathematics.

Amber G. Candela is an assistant professor of mathematics education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL). She teaches mathematics methods classes for prospective elementary, middle, and high school teachers in the teacher education program at UMSL.

Melissa Carli, MEd, is a project manager for the Teacher Quality Partnerships project at the University of Central Florida. Through the program, Melissa supports teacher candidates through coordination of partnerships among the university, local school district, and school-based teams.

Craig Cullen, PhD, is an associate professor of mathematics education at Illinois State University. He works with preservice secondary mathematics teachers, regularly teaching methods courses and supervising student teachers.

Brian Dean, a former teacher, is senior instructional specialist in secondary mathematics for the District School Board of Pasco County, Florida, where he leads mathematics teaching and learning.