About Me
Welcome to my webpage!
I am an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at California State University, San Bernardino. I teach courses for mathematics teachers and courses in statistics. My research area is in mathematics education. I am interested in students' beliefs and attitudes about mathematics and how these motivational factors relate to their interest and persistence in STEM.
I recently completed my Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from the University of New Hampshire. I grew up on a farm in Western New York, near the birthplace of Lucille Ball and Buffalo wings. I love the outdoors, hiking, running, going on roundtrips to the National Parks, and playing basketball.
Education
Ph.D. Mathematics Education, University of New Hampshire, 2020
M.S. Statistics, University of New Hampshire, 2019
M.A. Teaching (Mathematics 7-12), Union Graduate College, 2015
M.A. Mathematics, State University of New York at Albany, 2014
B.A. Mathematics, Alfred University, 2012
Recent & Upcoming Conferences
November, 2023 - Annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA)
Presenting research paper "Underrepresented students’ motivational attitudes in mathematics"
Feb, 2024 - Western Regional Noyce Conference, Portland Oregon.
Presenting "Authentic Problem Solving Through Model-Eliciting Activities"
Recent Publications
Sharpe, S. & Marsh, D. (2022). A systematic review of factors associated with high schoolers’ algebra achievement according to HSLS:09 results. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 110, 457-480. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10649-021-10130-4
Recent Courses
Senior Seminar for Mathematics Educators (MATH 5900)
Teaching Practicum (MATH 6178)
Pedagogy course for Learning Assistants (LAs) (NSCI 3040)
Professional Activities
Noyce Math & Science Teacher Scholars
Supervising teacher-scholars in full-year or multi-year teacher preparation experiences in local high-needs schools
Family STEM Night
Organizing and facilitating family engagement night at local schools with math games and science demonstrations
Early Teaching Experiences in Mathematics and Science (ETEMS)
Leading small groups of prospective mathematics teachers in classroom observations
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
Facilitating summer mathematics problem solving sessions
Professional Memberships
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
California Mathematics Council - Southern Section (CMC-South)
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA)
Community for Mathematics Inquiry in Teaching - California/Nevada Region (COMMIT-CaN)