Amy Bentz

Ph.D. Student 
Start year:  2008/09

Education

• Master of Arts in Teaching (2002), Wayne State University
• Bachelor of Science (1999), Michigan State University

Experience

• Science Instructor, Royal Oak High School (2002-2007)
• Adjunct Professor, Eastern Michigan University (2008)

Areas of interest

• Environmental Science education and assessment

Strengths

• Environmental, Earth and Physical Science Education (high school level)
• Gifted Education
• Educational Research

Jonathon Engelman

Ph.D. Student 
Start year:  2008/09

Education

• Bachelor of Science (2005), Walla Walla College

Experience

• Middle School Mathematics, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, KalamazooSDA Junior Academy (2005-2008)

Areas of interest

• Middle School Mathematics
• Small School Mathematics Assessment
• Multi-Grade Classroom Mathematics

Strengths

• Mathematics Education (Middle School, High School)
• Interdisciplinary Experience (Mathematics, Biology, Physics)

Milton Harris

Ph.D. Student 
Start year:  2008/09

Education

• Master of Education (2005), University of Illinois, Chicago
• Master of Arts in Teaching (2001), University of Iowa
• Bachelor of Science (1997), Western Illinois University

Experience

• Middle School Science Teaching
• Research Science Laboratory Experience

Areas of interest

• Student assessment in science
• Curriculum development and enhancement in science education
• Science teacher preparation

Strengths

• Curriculum development
• Teaching and learning in middle school science settings

Matthew Ludwig

Ph.D. Student 
Start year:  2008/09

Education

• Master of Science, Geological Engineering (2004), University of Wisconsin
• Teaching Certificate, Comprehensive Secondary Science (1998), Bowling Green State University
• Bachelor of Science, Geology (1995), Eastern Michigan University

Experience

• Louis Stoke’s Alliance for Minority Participation (2007), Western Michigan University, Physics Instructor
• Way to Go Science Program, Western Michigan University (2007), Graduate Assistant
• Summer of Applied Geophysical Experience (2003, 2004, 2006), Santa Fe, NM, Teaching Assistant
• Field Methods in Hydrogeology (2005), University of Wisconsin, Teaching Assistant
• Evolution and Extinction (2001), University of Wisconsin, Teaching Assistant
• GLOBE Project (2001 – 2002), Northwest Ohio Educational Technology
• Foundation, Bowling Green, OH, Certified GLOBE Teacher Trainer
• Napoleon Area City Schools (1998 – 2001), Napoleon, OH, Science Teacher
• TAPESTRIES Project (1998), Bowling Green State University, Instructor
• Boy Scouts of America – Troop 170 (1998-2001), Napoleon, OH, Scoutmaster
• Van Wert Soil & Water Conservation District (1996 – 1997), Van Wert, OH, District Technician/Education Specialist

Areas of interest

• Non-Major and Introductory Earth Science and Physics Education
• Elementary and Middle School Science Teacher Preparation
• How assessment and evaluation effects student motivation

Strengths

• Middle Level Science Education
• Implementing Classroom Technology

Lindsay Noakes

Ph.D. Student 
Start year:  2008/09

Education

• Master of Science (2004), Eastern Michigan University
• Bachelor of Science (2000), Western Michigan University

Experience

Areas of interest

• Mathematics education and classroom assessment
• Curriculum and program evaluation

Strengths

• Mathematics & Statistics Education (middle school, high school, teacher preparation)
• Gifted Education
• Educational Research

Emily Rusiecki

Ph.D. Student 
Start year:  2008/09

Education

• Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Program (2003), Secondary Mathematics, Millersville University
• Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration (1997), Franklin & Marshall College

Experience

• Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry and Personal Finance Instructor, 2003 – 2008
• Developed and implemented math remediation program for seniors in accordance with the No Child Left Behind mandate and school district requirements for West Allegheny School District, 2003
• Structured over $800 million of General Obligation Bond new money and refunding financings, 1997 – 2000
• Analyzed forward delivery agreements, structured and competitively bid escrows, competitively bid investment agreements, monitored arbitrage compliance and rebate computation for local government units, 2000 – 2001
• Developed and implemented investment strategies for public funds with a special emphasis on tax-exempt bond proceeds investments, 2000 – 2001

Areas of interest

• Secondary mathematics education evaluation and research
• Use of classroom assessments to raise student achievement

Strengths

• Secondary mathematics education
• Tax-exempt debt structuring and investment