Professional Activities

(Most recent listed first)

Publications

•    "Massive Graphs, Power Laws, and the World Wide Web"; The Mathematics Teacher; Volume 96, Number 6; September 2003; pp.434-46.
•     "Forest Fires, Oil Spills, and Fractal Geometry: An Investigation in Two Parts.";    "Part 1: Cellular Automata and Modeling Natural Phenomena"; The Mathematics Teacher;Volume 91 Number 8; November, 1998; pp.682-7.

•    "Forest Fires, Oil Spills, and Fractal Geometry: An Investigation in Two Parts"; "Part 2: Natural Phenomena and Fractal Complexity"; The Mathematics Teacher; Volume 92 Number 2; February, 1999; pp.128-39.

•      "Discrete Mathematics in the Classroom: A Fresh Start for Secondary Students"; Discrete Mathematics: Impact in the K - 12 Curriculum; The Mathematical Association of America; 1997; pp.317-22.

•  "Goodwill Tours" classroom activity; Mathematics of the States; CoMAP; Lexington, MA; 1996; pp.131-8.

• "Fractal Programs for the TI-8X"; Precalculus: A Graphing Approach (contributing author); R. Larson et al; D.C. Heath; 1993-5.

• "Fractal Programs for the TI-8X; College Algebra: A Graphing Approach (contributing author); R. Larson et al; D.C. Heath; 1993-5.

Professional Awards

• Excellence in Teaching Award 1998-99, The Science Alliance of Delaware, Sigma Xi Research Society.
• "Superstars! In Education" award for implementation of C.A.L.C. (Computer Assisted Learning Center), Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, 1994
• Tandy Prize for Excellence in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science Teaching, 1994
• Order of Excellence, Delaware State Board of Education, 1992
• Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992

Leadership Roles in Institutes and Education Programs

• Lead Teacher, "Graph Theory and Its Applications", DIMACS Connect Institute (DCI), Rutgers University, Summer 2000-2.
• Lead Teacher, "Graph Theory and Its Applications to Problems of Society", DIMACS Research and Education Institute (DREI), Rutgers University, Summer 1999.
• Co-presenter, "A Crash Course in Discrete Mathematics": 3-day institute, Rutgers University, August, 1996-present.
• Lead Teacher, "Graph Theory and Optimization", DIMACS Research and Education Institute (DREI), Rutgers University, 7,8/98
• Co-presenter, "Re-Connect" Institute: 2-day program, Rutgers University, 1998,9.
• Lead Teacher, "Cryptography and Network Security", DIMACS Research and Education Institute (DREI), Rutgers University,7,8/97
• The Discrete Mathematics Institute (DMI): 5-day workshop series, Richland School District Two, Columbia, SC, 7/97
• "Introduction to the Teaching of Discrete Mathematics": 2-day workshop/course; Gillette, WY; 10/96
• Contributing Presenter, "A Crash Course in Discrete Mathematics": 2-day institute, Rutgers University, 8/96
• Lead Teacher, "Computational Geometry and Visualization", DIMACS Research and Education Institute (DREI), Princeton University, 7,8/96
• Lead Teacher, Leadership Program in Discrete Mathematics, Rutgers University, 1991-5
• Participant, Leadership Institute in Discrete Mathematics, Rutgers University, 1990
Presentations at NCTM National Conferences
• "Enriching Geometry Topics through Multiple Perspectives" (Gallery Workshop); San Antonio, TX; 2003.
• "Research and Modeling the World Wide Web Using Massive Graphs and Power Laws"; Las Vegas, NV; 2002.
• "Algebra, Geometry, and Technology: Integrate to Investigate (Some New Topics)"; Orlando, FL; 2001.
• "More Power for Geometry for the New Millennium"; Chicago, IL; 2000.
• "Using Discrete Math to Teach 'Regular' Math"; San Francisco, CA; 1999.
• "Cellular Automata, Natural Phenomena, and Fractal Geometry"; Washington, DC; 1998.
• "Teaching Integrated Mathematics in A Charter School"; Minneapolis, MN; 1997.
• "Implementing Discrete Mathematics in the K-12 Curriculum: Progress and Prognosis"; San Diego, CA; 1996.
• "Forest Fires and Oil Spills: Mathematical Modeling and 'Natural' Fractals"; Boston, MA; 1995.
• "Mathematics- Forging the Link Between Schools and Community" (co-presenter); Indianapolis, IN; 1994.
• (NCSM) "Discrete Mathematics in the Schools" (co-presenter); Indianapolis, IN; 1994.
Presentations at NCTM Regional Conferences
• "Computational Geometry: Current Research and Applications Provide a New Look at an Old Friend"; NCTM Eastern Regional Conference; Philadelphia, PA; 10/00.
• "Discrete Math Activities That Use 'Regular' Math"; Cleveland, OH; 11/97.
• "Mathematical Modeling of Natural Fractals"; New Orleans, LA; 1/97.
• "Applications of Vertex Coloring in Graphs"; Somerset, NJ; 11/94.
• "Goodwill Tours- Solving Community-Oriented Problems Using Graphs from Discrete Mathematics"; Tulsa, OK; 10/94.
• "Hand-held Fractals-Activities for the Graphics Calculator"; Richmond, VA; 2/94.
• "From Final Exams to Traffic Jams- Graph Coloring to Resolve Conflict" (co-presenter); Durango, CO; 10/93.
• "Fractal Geometry on the Graphics Calculator"; New York, NY; 5/93.
Other Presentations
• "Euclid Heats Up with Topics from Computational Geometry"; California Mathematics Council; Monterey, CA; 12/02.
• "Enrich Geometry through Multiple Perspectives"; California Mathematics Council; Palm Springs, CA; 1/02.
• "Modeling the World Wide Web"; California Mathematics Council Monterey, CA 12/01.
• "Algebra/Geometry/Technology: Integrate to Investigate"; California Mathematics Council; Monterey, CA 12/00.
• "Discrete Mathematics: the What, Why, Who and How of Teaching It" (Keynote presentation); Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Suitland, MD 10/00.
• "More Power for Studies in Geometry for the New Millennium" California Mathematics Council; Monterey, CA; 12/99.
• "Energizing Geometry Studies"; South Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Hilton Head, SC; 11/99.
• "Using Discrete Mathematics to Teach 'Regular' Math"; California Mathematics Council; Monterey, CA; 12/98.
• "Cellular Automata and Natural Fractals", Chaos and Computers Workshop, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA, 7/97, 7/98
• "Mathematics For and As Community Service"; California Mathematics Council; Monterey, CA; 12/97
• "Implementing Discrete Mathematics in Grades K-12: Progress and Prognosis"; California Mathematics Council; Monterey, CA; 12/96
• "Discrete Mathematics and Problem solving in the Middle and Secondary Grades" (co-presenter); Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) annual conference; Albuquerque, NM; 6/94
• "The role of Administrators in Implementing Academic standards in Mathematics"; Red Clay Consolidated S.D.; Wilmington, DE, 2/94
• "Applications of Vertex Coloring in Problem Solving", Association of Mathematics Teachers of Philadelphia and Vicinity (ATMOPAV); Philadelphia, PA; 10/93
• "Filters, Fineparticles, and Fractal Complexity: an Investigation", International Conference on Teaching Mathematics Applications (ICTMA), University of Delaware, 8/93
• "Technology in the Mathematics Classroom", York College, 5/92
• "The Mathematics of Fair Division", PA Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Valley Forge, PA, 3/92
• "Advanced Use of Graphics Calculators for Mathematics Instruction", U. of Delaware Mathematical Sciences Teaching and Learning Center, Newark, DE, 3/92
• "Academic Standards for Mathematics K-12", Red Clay consolidated S.D., Wilmington, DE, 2/92
• "Implementing Discrete Mathematics in Grades 9-12", Freehold Township HS, Freehold, NJ, 12/91

Educational Background

• University of Delaware: B.A. Ed. Mathematics Secondary Education, 1975
• LaSalle University: M.S. Education Administration, 1996
• Additional graduate courses and credits:
• Research Practicum in Discrete Mathematics Education, 1993
• Practicum in Discrete Mathematics, 1990
• Learning Theory, 1988
• Teaching the Problem Reader, 1984
• Teaching Functional Writing, 1984
• Characteristics and Programs for the Handicapped, 1984
• Educational Tests and Measurements, 1982
• Program Adaptation for the Mentally Retarded, 1981
• Diagnosis and Prescription of Learning Difficulities, 1980

Professional Experience

• Mathematics teacher; Dean of Mathematics, Science, and Technology; The Charter School of Wilmington, Wilmington, DE, 1996-present
• Dean, the Academy of Mathematics and Science, Wilmington HS, Wilmington, DE, 1994-6.
• Mathematics (including computer-based) teacher, Thomas McKean HS, Wilmington, DE, 1991-4.
• Mathematics and Computer Science teacher, North East HS, Cecil County, MD, 1979-91.
• Mathematics teacher and counselor, Duncan Road Academy, 1976-9.