Molly H. Fisher, Ph.D. Curriculum Vita: January 2011

Molly H. Fisher, Ph.D. Curriculum Vita: January 2011 Assistant Professor Department of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education 105D Taylor Education Building University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 40506 Office Telephone: 859-257-1643 Email: molly.fisher@uky.edu Website: www.uky.edu/~mfi223 Education Ph.D. (August, 2009). University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC. Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics Education Dissertation Research: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Stress, Coping, and Retention Among Novice Teachers M.A. (August, 2005). University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC. Mathematics Education. B.A. (May, 2000). University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC. Mathematics. Licensures and Certifications Advanced Placement Certified, Computer Science A NC M level teaching license: 9-12 Mathematics Blackboard Certified University Teaching Experience 2009 present: Assistant Professor, College of Education, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY Member of Secondary Mathematics program faculty Member of Elementary Education program faculty M. Fisher, CV, Page 1

Teach mathematics education courses in the Teaching and Learning Studio model (UKTLS) Develop and present seminars for undergraduate students in UKTLS based on theory and research, technology, and cross curricular integration Assisted with the creation of a STEM Education master s degree program Developed new graduate course entitled EDC 603: Curriculum and Instruction in STEM Education Member of Pre-Service Teacher Preparation Collaborative through the Kentucky Center for Mathematics Supervise elementary education practicum students in their field placements EDC 337: Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School EDC 670: Advanced Studies in the Teaching of Elementary School Mathematics EDC 701: History of Mathematics Education EDC 603: Curriculum and Instruction in STEM Education 2006 2009: Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC. Served as the Teacher-In-Residence for 2006-2008 Taught Mathematics and Mathematics Education courses Worked with the Business Learning Community teaching Mathematics courses per the request of the students and College of Business leaders. Supervised undergraduate Mathematics students who graded and tutored for my courses. MATH 1100: College Algebra MATH 1103: Pre-Calculus MATH 1120: Business Calculus MATH 1241: Calculus I MAED 3222: Teaching Mathematics in Grades K-2 MAED 3224: Teaching Mathematics in Grades 3-6 MAED 3103: Using Technology to Teach Secondary Level Mathematics K-12 Teaching and Administrative Experience 2008 Present: Mathematics Department Chair, North Carolina Virtual Public School. Coordinate teams of mathematics teachers to revise and teach online courses Maintain strict communication with department members through email, telephone, Pronto, and Wimba Classroom M. Fisher, CV, Page 2

Lead synchronous and asynchronous department meetings with all Mathematics teachers Participate in weekly meetings with other Department Chairs to discuss Curriculum and Instruction needs Collaborate with Division Directors and the Chief Academic Office on strategies to enhance virtual education Supervise all electronic learning communities (elc s) within the Mathematics department Spring 2010: Served as the Lead Department Chair Member of Mobile Learning Task Force to enhance the use of mobile phone use in online education 2008 Present: Mathematics Teacher, North Carolina Virtual Public School. Completed Blackboard certification and pedagogy courses through LearnNC Attend webinars, online meetings, and conference calls Engage in faculty discussions through email and discussion forums Participate in online professional development courses as needed Implement Web 2.0 tools in my classes Participate in virtual open houses to showcase courses Algebra I Geometry Advanced Functions and Modeling SAT Prep 2005 2006: Mathematics Teacher, Lake Norman High School, Mooresville, NC. Served as a member of Gifted Instructional Support Team Mentored a caseload of Academically Gifted Students Conducted research to analyze block scheduling alternatives with scheduling committee Implemented Baldridge Criteria for Performance Excellence into daily classroom activities Algebra I Academic Geometry Honors Geometry 2000 2005: Mathematics Teacher, David W. Butler High School, Matthews, NC. Served on School Leadership Team Acted as sole advisor for school-wide Student Council Mentored Senior students with Senior Exit Projects M. Fisher, CV, Page 3

Worked as a group leader for Senior Exit Project presentations Reported meeting minutes and focus group results to administration as chair of Faculty Advisory Council Led weekly Geometry teacher meetings and mentored new Geometry teachers as lead teacher in that subject Named the system-wide liaison for Advanced Placement Computer Science Algebra I Academic Geometry Geometry Remediation Pre-Calculus Advanced Placement Computer Science in C++ Advanced Placement Computer Science in Java Integrated Math III Student Leadership Other Professional Experience 2010 present: Co-Director of STEM Innovation Lab, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY. Co-Direct STEM Innovation lab, which is one of 11 issue based labs that are part of the P20 initiative at the University of Kentucky Supervise graduate assistant assigned to work with the STEM lab Connect current innovated STEM practices with stakeholders in P20 education, such as students, principals, and teachers Promote STEM related initiatives conducted in the College of Education 2007 present: Mathematics Curriculum Reviser and Course Developer, North Carolina Virtual Public School. Sole reviser of the Algebra I course in 2007 Served on revision teams for Algebra I and Geometry under newly developed team guidelines Algebra I team leader for revision cycles in 2008 Work strictly with the Mathematics Curriculum Specialist to revise online curriculum in order to enhance technology and improve student learning Compared online courses with NC Standard Course of Study to ensure all standards are being met Ensure Web 2.0 strategies are being included in course creations and revisions Worked on a three-person team to develop an Advanced Placement Statistics course in 2009 Collaborate with SAS Institute to develop virtual Algebra I curriculum based on the National Mathematics standards M. Fisher, CV, Page 4

2007 2008: Advanced Placement Summer Institute Coordinator, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC. Coordinated Advanced Placement workshops for over four hundred teachers under the direction of the Director of the Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Created and maintained detailed participant database Sustained continuous communication with participants through email, telephone, and letters Communicated with Advanced Placement consultants to organize course supplies and requests in order to maximize teacher experiences Scheduled field trips, lab schedules, and computer times for participants Served as a liaison for Catering Services to organize meals, housing, and facilities for the institutes 2007 2009: Graduate Assistant for Building SPEED: Science Participation: Education, Engagement, and Diversity, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC. NSF Grant (PHY-0839180) that enhances High School curriculum by modeling the Math and Science of NASCAR Travel to NASCAR race locations and assist in leading workshops for the local Math and Science Teachers Coordinate registration for participants attending Communicate with local companies to obtain corporate sponsorships of workshop items such as tickets to racing events and other promotional items Assist the Principal Investigators in enhancing the lab modules to incorporate mathematical ideas within scientific experiments Collaborated with a Principal Investigator to write mathematics workshop modules to incorporate NASCAR in mathematics classrooms. Awards and Recognitions Recipient of North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics Trust Fund Graduate Scholarship for Educators, 2004 Successfully completed the Performance Based Licensure Portfolio for second year teachers in North Carolina, 2002 North Carolina Prospective Teachers Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient, 1996-2000 Goudes Educational Undergraduate Scholarship recipient for Mathematics Education majors, 1998-1999, 1999-2000 Member of Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society for Educators, 1998-2000, 2007- present Nominated for University of Kentucky s Provost s Teaching Award, 2010 STaR Project Fellow, 2011 M. Fisher, CV, Page 5

Professional Associations National Council of Teachers of Mathematics North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics Lexington Council of Teachers of Mathematics Kappa Delta Pi Appalachian Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators School Science and Mathematics Association Refereed Journal Publications Chae, J.L., Lim, J.H., and Fisher, M.H. (2009). Teaching Mathematics at the College Level: International TA s Transitional Experiences. PRIMUS (19), 3, pp. 245-259. Other Publications Fisher, M.H., Royster, D.C., & Leslie-Pelecky, D. (2010). Portfolio Brief: NASCAR s Use of the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. In Tan, Soo (author). (2010). Applied Calculus for the Managerial, Life, and Social Sciences: A Brief Edition. Cengage Learning. Pg. 431. Published Conference Proceedings Fisher, M.H. (2007). Retaining Beginning Mathematics Teachers in the United States. In D. Pugalee, A. Rogerson, and A. Schinck (Eds.), Mathematics Education into the 21 st Century Project: Vol. 9. (pp. 194-198). Fisher, M.H. (2010). Mathematics Teacher Retention: Four Teachers Viewpoints on Stress in the Profession. In Brosnan, P., Erchick, D. B., & Flevares, L. (Eds.). Proceedings of the 32nd annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. (PME-NA Columbus, OH). Vol. VI, 1446-1454. M. Fisher, CV, Page 6

International Presentations Fisher, M.H. (2007). Retaining Beginning Mathematics Teachers in the United States. Mathematics Education for the 21 st Century Conference. Charlotte, NC. Fisher, M.H. (2010). Factors Influencing Stress, Burnout, and Retention of Secondary Teachers in the United States. Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI. Fisher, M.H. (2010). Should I Stay or Should I Go? A Study of Stress, Burnout, and Retention of Secondary Teachers in the United States. Paris International Conference on Education, Economy, and Society. Paris, France. Local Conference Presentations and Workshops: Fisher, M.H. (2004). Advanced Placement Computer Science National Conference Review. Charlotte, NC: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. (conference presentation) Fisher, M.H. (2003). Advanced Placement Computer Science Textbook Workshop. Charlotte, NC: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. (workshop presentation) Royster, D.C., & Fisher, M.H. (2009). Building SPEED: Mathematics of NASCAR. Paris, KY: Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (conference presentation) Leslie-Pelecky, D., Royster, D.C., Fisher, M.H., & Wilhelm, J. (February, 2010). Building SPEED: The Mathematics and Science of NASCAR. Lexington, KY. (workshop presentation) Fisher, M.H., & Schnittka, C. (2010). P20: STEM Innovation Lab. Lexington, KY: Next Generation Learning Summit. (conference presentation) Fisher, M.H., & Schack, E.O. (2010). N^3: Noticing Numeracy Now. Somerset, KY: Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (conference presentation) Royster, D.C., Fisher, M.H., & Wilhelm, J. (November, 2010). Building SPEED: The Mathematics and Science of NASCAR. Lexington, KY. (workshop presentation) Schack, E.O., Thomas, J., Fisher, M.H., Eisenhardt, S., Tassell, J., Yoder, M., & Higgins, P. (February, 2011). Noticing Numeracy Now (N^3): A collaborative research project to develop preservice teachers' abilities to professionally notice children's mathematical thinking. Lexington, KY: Kentucky Center for Mathematics Conference. (conference presentation) M. Fisher, CV, Page 7

National Presentations Fisher, M.H. (October 2010). Mathematics Teacher Retention: Four Teachers Viewpoints on Stress in the Profession. Paper presented at the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education Conference (PME- NA). Columbus, OH. Chae, J.L., & Fisher, M.H. (March 2008). Teaching Mathematics at the College Level: International TA s Transitional Experiences. Poster presented at the American Educational Research Association, New York, NY. Thomas, J., Schack, E.O., Fisher, M.H., Eisenhardt, S., Tassell, J., & Yoder, M. (March 2011). Noticing Numeracy Now (N^3): A Collaborative Effort to Bolster Preservice Teachers' Professional Noticing of Students' Mathematics. Louisville, KY: Math Recovery Conference. (conference presentation) Grant Funding Schack, E.O., Thomas, J., Fisher, M.H., Eisenhart, S. (Recommended for funding). Noticing Numeracy Now! NSF Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM (TUES), $200,000. UK Allotment: $36,538. Fisher, M.H. (submitted). Building SPEED: The Mathematics and Science of NASCAR. University of Kentucky Summer Faculty Research Fellowship. $7,000. Graduate Committees Ferguson, Jennnifer, PhD in STEM Education, co-chair Jones, Brent, PhD in Educational Leadership, committee member Nelson, Darlene, EdD in Mathematics Education, committee member Osborne, Michael, EdD in Mathematics Education, committee member Karkelanova, Anushka, EdD in Mathematics Education, committee member Thomas, Megan, PhD in Educational Psychology, consultant Sengupta, Aparajita, PhD in English, outside examiner, graduated December 2010 Magruder, Robin, PhD in Mathematics Education, committee member Master s Committees: 11 M. Fisher, CV, Page 8

Service Judge and grader for Panthers Number Crunch high school mathematics competition, 2007, 2008 Assisted in the North Carolina Regional Science Olympiad by scoring and managing two events, 2008, 2009 Read exam for 2008 Korean Math Competition held at UNC Charlotte to offer grammatical changes Invited to attend the National Advanced Placement Conference as mathematics representative from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, 2004 Attended Achieving Curriculum Diversity summer workshop for faculty, 2007 Served as reader for the MATH 1100 common final, Spring 2007 Member of Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Student Professional Association, 2006-2009 Treasurer of Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Student Professional Association, 2006-2007 President of Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Student Professional Association, 2007-2008 Table leader and discussion leader for Pursing the Dream diversity conference, February 2008 Member of College of Education Social Welfare Committee, 2009-present Mathematics Education Search Committee Member, 2009 Peer Referee, Mathematics Teacher, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2009- present Peer Referee, School Science and Mathematics, 2010-present Kentucky Teacher Internship Program, University Mentor, 2010-present Peer Referee, National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference, 2010 M. Fisher, CV, Page 9