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Karen Feld, Alpine School District (July 2010) |
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by Pam Dallon
Karen Feld is a 4th year teacher from Orem. She teaches at Pleasant Grove Junior High where she teaches PreAlgebra, Algebra, and Problem-Solving.
Karen has a Psychology Education minor and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education from Western Governor’s University. She is currently the math collaboration team leader at her school and has taught sessions at UCTM about activities that encourage interaction in the classroom.
Her classroom is colorful and dynamic where students work collaboratively and celebrate successes. High expectations are visible through hard work in addition to student and teacher learning. Laughter is also a large part of Karen’s classroom.
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Kelly Palfreyman, Alpine School District (April 2010) |
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by Dawn Barson
Kelly Palfreyman is in her second year of teaching mathematics at American Fork High School in Alpine School District. She describes her classroom as challenging, yet socially safe and inviting. Her students work together and feel comfortable asking questions. While at AFHS, Kelly has designed and implemented a successful algebra enrichment class. She strives to make sure each student has successes at their own level “even if math is hard for them or they don’t like math.”
Kelly’s colleagues describe her as “a breath of fresh air, …and full of energy!” She is always excited to see connections in mathematics and to find ways to help her students make those connections. She is open to new ideas and ways to help her students understand mathematics and achieve success. Keep up the good work, Kelly!
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Dr. Dicky Ng, Utah State University (May 2010) |
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by Patricia Moyer-Packenham
Dr. Dicky Ng is a new addition to the school of Teacher Education and Leadership at Utah State University. Dicky began teaching in Indonesia, and then moved to Massachusetts, where he received his doctoral degree. He has taught many programs and courses, including Singapore Math, Australian Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus BC, Educational Media Lab, and Elementary Math Teaching Methods. His research interests focus on Geometry, and he has presented at numerous conferences: AERA, NCTM, PME. Dr. Ng has also lead professional development on Geometry, Geometer's Sketchpad, and other fundamentals of arithmetic.
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KaLani Curtis, Alpine School District (March 2010) |
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by Travis Lemon
KaLani Curtis has taught mathematics for 15 years. She is currently teaching at Canyon View Junior High in Orem, Utah. She describes her classroom as inviting and structured, “I like to have procedures that are followed daily so that students know what is expected each day. I love to question students and find out what they are thinking. I have great wait time and students know I won't just give them the answers. I expect great things from my students and won't let them give less than their best. I try to inspire them to be a better person as well as a better mathematician.”
Kalani provides both lessons of mathematics and lessons of life in her classroom. She enjoys teaching most when a student tells her that they finally get it, or when they finally take ownership of their own learning. It is the students that keep her going. “I know that I am making a difference in someone's life. It's those students who come back to visit or send you a letter and tell you thank you.”
When asked what advice she would give others Kalani said, “Hang in there! I use this phrase daily. Just hang in there until they get it. Adjust if you need to. It's okay to change your schedule if they need more time. I've learned this through the years. To refocus and adjust if needed. I'm the teacher and I make the rules. And it is okay to smile – sometimes. I also believe that as teachers we should be the best students. I try to go to as many district and state classes as possible to better my teaching.” |
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