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• Ed.D.: West Virginia University (1998)
  Major: Curriculum and Instruction/Math Education

• M.A.: Marshall University (1990)
  Major: Elementary Education

• B.A.: marshall University (1989)
  Major: Elementary Education K-8/Mathematics 5-8

• Elementary Education K-8; Math 5-8

• 1999-Present: Coordinator, Elementary/Secondary Education Programs
  Marshall University
  Huntington, WV

• 1999-Present: Associate Professor, Teacher Education
  Marshall University
  Huntington, WV

• 1993-1999: Assistant Professor, Teacher Education
  Marshall University
  Huntington, WV

• 1992-1993: Part-time faculty, Teacher Education
  Marshall University
  Huntington, WV

• 1991-1993: 7th/8th Grade Teacher, Math and Language Arts
  Wayne Middle School
  Wayne, WV

• 1990-1991: 6th/7th/8th Grade Teacher, Math
  East Lynn Middle School
  East Lynn, WV

• Member: Phi Delta Kappa
  Kappa Delta Pi
  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
  National Middle School Association (NMSA)
  WV Council of Teachers of Mathematics (WVCTM)
  WV Association of Middle Level Education (WVAMLE)
  Educational Personnel Preparation Advisory Committee (EPPAC)

• Professional Association Officer
  1994-Present Treasurer, Phi Delta Kappa

• Isaacs, T., Murphy, R., Sottile, J., and Lucas, P. (2003). What characteristics do preservice teachers report a ‘good’ teacher should have to empower learners? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA). Hilton Head, SC.

• Sottile, J., Carter, W. and Lucas, P. (2002). How does math and science achievement affect the development of preservice teacher’s identity? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Eastern Educational Research Association (EERA). Sarasoto, FL.

• 2003: 21st Annual Early Childhood Conference
  “Making Math Fun for ALL Students”
  April 4-5, 2003
  Huntington, WV

• 2003: WVCTM State Conference
  (Co-presented with Mindy Backus)
  “‘Messy’ Hands-On Math Activities”
  March 21-22, 2003
  Flatwoods, WV 2002

• 2002: Attended ITV Training by David Johnson at MU to learn to use the Distance Learning equipment to teach a class for the June Harless Center
  August 12, 2002

• 2002: Presenter for Hannan High School teachers
  “Writing in the Mathematics and Science Classrooms”
  June 10, 2002
  Gallipolis, Ohio

• 2002: Presenter for Hannan High School teacher
  (Co-presented with Susan Ferrell)
  “Writing Across the Curriculum
  May 24, 2002
  Hannan, WV

• 2002: WV Association for Middle Level Education 21st Annual State Conference
  (Co-presented with Sissy Isaacs)
  “Putting WV Middle Schools to the Test: Implementation of Key Practices”
  April 27-28, 2002
  Snowshoe, WV

• 2002: WVCTM State Conference (Presented)
  Session on “Literature in the Math Classroom”
  March 15-16, 2002
  Flatwoods, WV

• 2001: Recognized as a “Fabulous Faculty Member” by members of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society

• 2001 2nd Annual Regional Effective Partnership Schools Academy
  (Co-presented with Mindy Backus)
  June 18-20, 2001
  Huntington, WV

• 2001: 19th Annual Early Childhood State Conference (Presented)
  Session on “Mega Fun Math: Games & Activities”
  April 20-21, 2001
  Huntington, WV

• 2001: WebQuest Workshop sponsored by PDK (Attended)

• 2001: COEHS Advising Workshop (Attended)

• 2001: COEHS NCATE Workshops (Attended)

• 2001: NMSA Urban Conference on Middle Level Initiatives (Attended)
  March 1-3, 2001
  Columbus, Ohio

• 2001: NCATE/IMPACT Meeting (Attended)
  February 2, 2001
  Huntington, WV

• 2001: Power of PDS Conference (Attended)
  January 30-31, 2001
  Charleston, WV

• 2000: Coordinated/Directed Math Summer Institute with RESA II
  June 19-23, 2000
  Cabell Midland High School

• 1999: Coordinated/Directed Math Summer Institute with RESA II
  June 21-25, 1999
  Cabell Midland High School

• 1999: Coordinated/Directed Math/Language Arts Summer Institute with RESA II
  June 21-25, 1999
  Cabell Midland High School

• 1999: WVAMLE Annual State Conference (Co-presented with Dr. Roscoe Hale)
  April 23-25, 1999
  Snowshoe, WV

• 1999: NCTM Regional Conference (Attended)
  February 4-6, 1999
  Charlotte, NC

• 1998: Coordinated/Directed Math Summer Institute with RESA II
  June 22-26, 1998
  Cabell Midland High School

• 1998: WVAMLE Annual State Conference (Attended)
  April 24-26, 1998
  Charleston, WV

• 1998: WVCTM Annual State Conference - March 20-21 (Presented)
  “Mega-Fun Math Games”

• 1997: HSTW Staff Development Conference (Attended)
  July 9-12, 1997
  Atlanta, Georgia

• 1997: Linkages ‘97 Conference (Attended)
  June 30 - July 1
  Marshall University

• 1997: Coordinated/Directed Math Summer Institute with RESA II
  June 23-27, 1997
  Cabell Midland High School

• 1997: Hands-on Equations Workshop (Attended)
  April 4, 1997
  Charleston, WV

• 1996: Coordinated/Directed Math Summer Institute with RESA II

• 1996: AEL/CESME Science/Math/Technology Implementation Leadership Training Project - May 20-23 (Attended)

• 1996: WVCTM Annual State Conference - March 22-23 (Presented)
  “Manipulatives in the Middle”

• 1995: Coordinated/Directed Math Summer Institute with RESA II

• 1995: WVAMLE Conference - October 6-8 (Presented)
  “Successful Teaming-Teaching with Pizazz”

• 1995: NMSA National Conference - November 1-4 (Attended)

• 1994: Coordinated/Directed Math Summer Institute with RESA II

• 1994: NCTM Eastern Regional Conference - November 3-5 (Presented)
  “Metrics Made Easy”

• 1994: MCE Training Session on Middle School AA (Attended)

• 1994: NMSA Regional Conference - April 22-24 (Attended)

• 1994: WVAMLE Conference - November 19-21 (Attended)

• 1993: WVCTM Executive Meeting (Attended)

• 1993: Presentation Excellence Workshop (Attended)

• 1992: WVAMLE Conference (Presented)
  “Cooperative Learning with T-G-T”

• 1992: Peer Coaching Workshop (Attended)

• 1992: Motivating “At-Risk” Students Workshop (Attended)

• 2003: Chair, Reynolds Teacher Award Committee

• 2003: Chair, NCATE Standard 5

• 2002: Chair, SOE Clinical Experiences Evaluation Committee

• 2002: Member, Reading Education Search Committee

• 2002: Chair, Elementary/Secondary/Technology Search Committee

• 2001: Chair, Elementary Education Faculty Search Committee

• 2001: Member, Reading/Secondary Education Search Committee

• 2001: Participated in the Academic Forum for Parents during
  Orientation (June 26-27)

• 2000-Present: Teacher Education Standards Committee, Member
  Acting Chairperson (Fall 2000)

• 1999-2003: Chair, Pickens-Queen Teacher Award Committee

• 1999-Present: School of Education Leadership Team, Member

• 1999-Present: Full Graduate Faculty status

• 1999-Present: NCATE Coordinating Committee

• 1999: Chair, Search Committee for Elementary Education position for the School of Education

• 1999: Served on Search Committees for the following positions in the School of Education: Secondary Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Instructional Technologist

• 1999: Served on Search Committees for the following positions at the Graduate College: Secondary Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education

• 1999: Chair, Committee to write syllabus for new course CI 448 - Integrated Mathematics and Science

• 1998-1999: Chair, Reynolds Teacher Award Committee

• 1997-1998: Chair, Pickens-Queen Teacher Award Committee

• 1997-1999: Associate Graduate Faculty status

• 1997-Present: Faculty Advisor for Campus Crusade for Christ

• 1997: Search Committee for the COEHS Instructional Technologist

• 1996-2000: Honors Council COEHS Representative

• 1996-1997: TE/COEHS Tenure and Promotion Committee

• 1996-1997: WVACTE Representative

• 1996-Present: Reynolds/Pickens-Queen Selection Committee

• 1995-1997: COEHS Middle School Education Program Committee

• 1994-Present: S.C.O.R.E.S. Contest Supervisor - “Teaching Strategies”

• 1993-Present: EPPAC Member

• 2003: Invited to attend Cabell County Mathematics Training for teachers (July 21-25)

• 2003: Attended the Raoul Arreola Workshop on Faculty Evaluation (January 9-10)

• 2003: Attended Advising Seminar sponsored by the University College (October 8)

• 2002: Invited to attend the Buck Harless Honors Student Athlete Program Graduating Seniors Graduation Brunch (May 8)

• 2001: Invited to attend the Buck Harless Honors Student Athlete Program Graduating Seniors Graduation Brunch (May 2)

• 2001: Reviewed proposal materials for The Psychology of Classroom Management at the request of the Wadsworth Group

• 2001: Reviewed the text, High on the Middle, at the request of the Wadsworth Group

• 1999-2001: Tutored 2 Cammack Elementary/Middle School students in mathematics

• 2000-Present: Served on 2 Doctoral Student Committees (Sissy Isaacs and George Watson)

• 2000: Conducted a PPST Math Study Session

• 1999-2000: Committee member on Yeager Scholar Project (Susan Maria Stinnett)

• 1998: Served on graduate student’s (Brandon Marcello) Master’s thesis committee

• 1998: Test grader for the State Math Field Day - April 18, 1998
  Buckhannon, WV

• 1997: Parent Orientation during Welcome Weekend - August 22
  Talked to parents about COEHS

• 1997: Introduction to the Majors Speaker at Buffalo High School - May 14
  Talked to students about careers in Education

• 1997: Usher during MU Commencement Ceremony - May 10

• 1997: Career Fair at Wayne High School - March 25
  Talked at students about careers in Education

• 1997: Power Point Workshop - March 24
  Attended workshop presentation by Dr. Carl Johnson

• 1997-Present: Test writer for Regional Math Field Day
  Put together Math Field Day Test for RESA II
  (County and Regional tests)

• 1997: Cabell County School Strategic Planning Member

• 1996: Cabell County In-service Workshop - November 14
  Using Manipulatives in the Middle School
  Beverly Hills Middle School

• 1996: Wayne County In-service Workshop - August 21-22
  Demonstrated how to use Geometer’s Sketchpad
  Marshall University

• 1996: Helped in preparing for Regional Math Field Day
  Proofed the exams, monitored testing

• 1995: Textbook Review of Essentials of Classroom Teaching: Elementary Mathematics, Published by Allyn and Bacon

• 1995: Career Day at Milton Middle School - February 16
  Invited to speak to students

• 1995: Career Day at Wayne High School - March 30
  Invited to speak to students

• 1993-1994: Math Study Skills Workshop - Cammack Elementary School

• 1990: Math Enrichment Program - Cammack Elementary School

• “Manipulatives in the Middle” printed in Math Matters - A Newsletter of the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Summer 1996 , Co-written with Bonnie Gillespie 

• 2003: Nominated into Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

• 2002: Merit pay recipient

• 2002: Nominated into Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

• 2001: Merit pay recipient

• 2001: Nominated into Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

• 2000: Nominated into Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

• 1999: Merit pay recipient

• 1998: Nominated into Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

• 1997-Present: Selected as a “Fabulous Faculty Member” by members of Phi Eta Sigma - National Honor Society

• 1997: Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honorary) Awards Ceremony Huntington High School
  Spoke to students about mathematics as a career
  May 15 - Guest Speaker

• 1996: TE/COEHS Merit Award Recipient

• 1995-1996: Pickens-Queen Teacher Award Recipient

• 1999: Mathematics/Language Arts Summer Institute in collaboration with RESA II

• 1999: Mathematics Summer Institute in collaboration with RESA II

• 1998: Mathematics Summer Institute in collaboration with RESA II

• 1997: Mathematics Summer Institute in collaboration with RESA II

• 1996: Mathematics Summer Institute in collaboration with RESA II

• 1995: Mathematics Summer Institute in collaboration with RESA II

• 1994: Mathematics Summer Institute in collaboration with RESA II

• June 21-25: 1999 Mathematics/Language Arts Summer Institute

• June 21-25: 1999 Mathematics Summer Institute

• June 22-26: 1998 Mathematics Summer Institute

• June 23-27: 1997 Mathematics Summer Institute

• June 10-14: 1996 Mathematics Summer Institute

• June 19-23: 1995 Mathematics Summer Institute

• June 20-24: 1994 Mathematics Summer Institute