Authors & Presenters

Aline Zghayyar Abassian, PhD, is an instructor of mathematics education at the University of Central Florida. She teaches mathematics education courses to prospective elementary and secondary teachers.

Thomasenia Lott Adams, PhD, is a professor of mathematics education. Her multifaceted career in mathematics education includes serving as a K–12 mathematics coach and serving the field across local, state, national, and international platforms.

Janet Andreasen, PhD, is a mathematics specialist at The Geneva School in Casselberry, Florida. She has also worked in higher education for more than 17 years and has experience working with both practicing and prospective mathematics teachers at all levels.

Guy Barmoha is director of the Department of the Mathematics, Science, & Gifted Department at Broward County Public Schools, Florida. Previously, he was an elementary mathematics curriculum supervisor.

Emily Bonner, PhD, is a professor of curriculum and instruction in mathematics education and the associate dean for research and faculty affairs at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Melissa D. Boston, EdD, is a professor of mathematics education at Duquesne University in Pennsylvania. In her role, Dr. Boston teaches mathematics methods courses for elementary, middle school, and high school teachers. Previously, she taught middle school and high school mathematics.

Amber G. Candela is an associate professor of mathematics education at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL). She teaches mathematics methods classes for prospective elementary, middle, and high school teachers in the teacher education program at UMSL.

Melissa Carli, MEd, is a project manager for several federally-funded projects at the University of Central Florida. Through the projects, Melissa supports teachers as they build their professional knowledge to support all learners.

Craig Cullen, PhD, is an associate professor of mathematics education at Illinois State University. He works with preservice secondary mathematics teachers, regularly teaching methods courses and supervising student teachers.

Brian Dean, a former teacher, is senior instructional specialist in secondary mathematics for the District School Board of Pasco County, Florida, where he leads mathematics teaching and learning.