INSTITUTE MEETING MATERIALS
Videos from the Florida Mathematics Re-Design Institute
Florida Mathematics Re-Design Institute Presentation
Concurrent Session Presentations
Concurrent Session 1: Prerequisites and Course Sequencing
Session A: Streamlining Mathematics Pathways in Florida
Presenters:
Wendy Carden, Assistant Professor, Pensacola State College
Irma Cruz-White, Professor, Chipola College
Thomas Flanagan, Mathematics Faculty, St. Johns River State College
Angelina Kuleshova, Assistant Professor, Tallahassee Community College
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Session B: Ambiguity of Mathematics Sequencing Resulting in Content Overlap
Presenters:
Don Ransford, Mathematics Professor, Florida SouthWestern State College
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Session C: FCS Mathematics Prerequisite Commonalities Revisited
Presenters:
Bradley Marovich, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Eastern Florida State College
Lee Klingler, Professor of Mathematics, Florida Atlantic University
Karen Hogans, Dean of Mathematics and Science, Lake-Sumter State College
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Session D: Learning Outcomes as a North Star: Why it Matters
Presenters:
Harrison Oonge, Assistant Dean, College of Undergraduate Studies, University of Central Florida
Burcu Tuncer Karabina, Instructor, Florida Atlantic University
Kevin Yee, Assistant Dean, Teaching and Learning, University of South Florida
Leslaw Skrzypek, Department Chair, Mathematics and Statistics, University of South Florida
Connie Campbell, Assistant Professor, Gulf Coast State College
Dalia Gil, Instructor of Mathematics, Palm Beach State College
Maria Witherell, Associate Professor, Pasco-Hernando State College
Carol Zavarella, Associate Professor, Hillsborough Community College
Session E: Suggestions for the Improvement of the State College-to-University Prerequisites Standards
Presenters:
Aletheia Zambesi, Lecturer and Assistant Chair, Mathematics and Statistics, University of West Florida
Pedro Mora, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Coordinator of Mathematics and Science, Florida Gateway College
Concurrent Session 2: Advising and Communication
Session F: Career Inventory Test Improves High School and College Graduation Rates
Presenters:
Janet Stevenson, Associate Professor, Hillsborough Community College
Niurka Geonaga, Instructor, Miami Dade College
Maggie Miller, Lead Trainer for MyCareerShines powered by Kuder
Tim Rakstang, FAMU Architecture Graduate, Builders First Source
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Session G: What Mathematics do I Take? Addressing Placement Strategies for Students
Presenters:
Jimmy Chang, Dean of Mathematics, St. Petersburg College
Bobbi Parrino Cook, QEP Director, Indian River State College
Matthew Pfaff, Professor of Mathematics, Seminole State College of Florida
Ryan Newell, Professor of Mathematics, Pasco-Hernando State College
Session H: What Mathematics Skills do Students Need? Survey and Analyze to Inform Statewide Policy and Practice
Presenters:
Teresa Dorman, Associate Dean, University of Central Florida
Adam Chirstopherson, Assistant Proefssor of Mathematics, Santa Fe College
Amy Comerford, Professor of Mathematics, Valencia College
Session I: Advising with Mathematics in Mind
Presenters:
Penelope Kirby, Professor of Mathematics, Florida State University
Concurrent Session 3: Student Preparation and Course Content
Session J: Come Together, Right Now, Over Me
Presenters:
Al Groccia, Professor of Mathematics, Valencia College
Keri Siler, Dean of Mathematics, Valencia College
Kris Demarais, Professor of Mathematics, Indian River State College
Christine Myers, Professor of Mathematics, Broward College
Theodoros Koupelis, Interim Vice Provost, Broward College
Hadley Pridgen, Professor of Mathematics, Gulf Coast State College
Session K: Building a Foundation: Rethinking Elementary Mathematics Teacher Certification
Presenters:
Virginia (Ginny) Hayes, Instructor, Eastern Florida State College
Session L: Improving Fundamental Mathematics Concepts and Skills
Presenters:
Jeremiah Hower, Senior Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics; Program Director, Mystery Math Lab, Florida International University
Kim E. Wuellner, K-12 Mathematics Coordinator, St. Johns County School District
Session M: Promoting a Collaborative Assessment Culture Among Faculty
Presenters:
Darryl Chamberlain Jr., Lecturer, University of Florida
Gabi Booth, Professor, Daytona State College
Session N: Ensuring Foundational Preparedness for All Students
Presenters:
Joanne Mechmech, Professor, Florida State College at Jacksonville
