Education
Master's in Mathematics for Teachers, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada.
Graduate Certificate in K-8 Common Core Math Training, Mathematics Specialist in International Schools, U.S. Department of State AERO Program, Singapore
Master of Arts in Education, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Science in Education, Mathematics (major), Physics (minor). Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI,
Academic Interests
Alex Herring Grant (2008, 2014) Morrison Academy, Taiwan. Grants received to provide TI technology to MS and HS classes.
“Shoe-String Interferometry,” Journal of Undergraduate Research in Physics, Vol. 17, #1, 1998. Publication made in conjunction with two other undergraduate physics students.
Performances or Exhibitions
Christian Educators Association Conference (2025) - Engaging your students in active learning: Finding value in productive mathematics struggle, South Bend, IN.
Math In Action (2025) - How to Activate Learning in the Mathematics Classroom, Grand Valley State University.
Educational Seminars (Guilin, Shenzen, and Zhaoqing, China), (2014-2016), 2000+ Chinese teachers in attendance - taught American-style lessons on stage to local Chinese elementary students, translated in real-time. Participated in panel discussions about comparisons between U.S. and Chinese educational philosophies.
Professional Services
Mathematics Department Head (2012-2022), Morrison Academy Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
High School Team Leader (2013-2017, 2018-2020), Morrison Academy Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Middle School Team Leader (2017-2018), Morrison Academy Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
ACSI Accreditation Sub-Committee Chair, Personnel (2020), Morrison Academy, Taiwan..
Chair and K-12 Mathematics Curriculum Writer (2012, 2018), Morrison Academy, Taiwan.
Standards-Based Grading and Reporting Taskforce member (2018), Morrison Academy Taiwan.
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Trainer in Mathematics (2012-2015), Morrison Academy, Taiwan.
