In-Service Teacher Modeling Team
In-Service Teacher Modeling Team
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This modeling team of doctoral students came together to study how in-service mathematics teachers could be supported in their journey to implement more mathematical modeling in their classrooms.
This modeling team of doctoral students came together to study how in-service mathematics teachers could be supported in their journey to implement more mathematical modeling in their classrooms.
This team was started by Geena Taite. She saw an opportunity to improve the mathematics education of students at her school taking Algebra 1 and Algebra Application courses by incorporating more authentic, real-world mathematical modeling tasks that students could relate to. Not only did she develop a Mathematical Modeling elective course at her school, but she and her team also worked to continuously support teachers of mathematical modeling through professional development and additional support.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Geena Taite
Geena Taite
Geena Taite is a Mathematics Educator at the Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy in Wayne, NJ and a Doctoral Candidate in Mathematics Education at Montclair State University. Geena is a 2023 New Jersey state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.
Email: taiteg1@montclair.edu
Amanda Provost
Amanda Provost
Amanda Provost is currently a full time doctoral student and research assistant in the Mathematics Education PhD program at Montclair State University. She received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education at Montclair State University, with a minor in Psychology. She taught middle school (6-8th grades) math and science for 4 years. Her research interests include mathematical modeling and math & science integration in STEM education.
Email: AmandaProvost.MathEd@gmail.com; provosta1@montclair.edu
Website: AProvostMathEd.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/aaprovost/
Twitter: @AProvostMathEd
Instagram: @AmandaProvost.MathEd
Frank Forte
Frank Forte
Frank Forte is an assistant professor of mathematics at Raritan Valley Community College and a part time doctoral student (candidate) at Montclair State University. He received his bachelor’s from Drew University and his Masters in Mathematics from Montclair State. He taught high school mathematics for 17 years before starting full time at a community college in 2015. At RVCC, he teaches the mathematics education courses for pre-service teachers in addition to other courses. He also teaches undergraduate math education courses at Montclair State as needed. His research interests include mathematical modeling as well as problem solving and productive struggle in pre-service teachers.
Youngjun Kim
Youngjun Kim
Youngjun Kim is a Doctoral Candidate and Research Assistant in Mathematics Education at Montclair State University in Montclair, NJ. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature at SungKyunKwan University in Seoul, South Korea. He taught middle and high school mathematics in both South Korea and the US. His research interests include mathematical modeling and metacognition as well as international comparative studies in math education.
Email: kimy8@montclair.edu
Twitter: @KimYMathEd
Andre Perkoski
Andre Perkoski
Andre is a part time doctoral student at Montclair State University and a full time instructor at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. He teaches mathematics courses geared for education, business, and liberal arts majors. His research interests involve using mathematical modeling as an instructional tool especially for non-math majors at the college level. Also, it is rumored he is allergic to having his photo taken.
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