Year		Degree		Institution
2000		NU-Teach (Alternative Certification)		Northwestern University
1985		Juris Doctor		Northwestern University
1982		Bachelor of Science, Engineering		Tulane University

Teach Ed 389		Student Teaching: Math & Science (4 units) This seminar and accompanying intership, which lasts the entire quarter, helps develop teaching methodologies through an intensive clinical experience and teaching under the supervision of master teachers in the teacher-training schools.  Increasingly sophisticated teaching responsibilities and, finally, primary responsiblity for teaching a group of a class.  Prerequistites: 341; 378 or 379; the applicable methods and techniques course (354-59); successful completion of the practium experience; and approved contract for the intership experience; consent of the director of undergraduate teacher education; and passing score on the Illinois subject-area test.
Teach Ed 328		Dynamics of Middle School Identifying and understanding the effects of middle school dynamics (such as principles, structures, and practices) on classroom learning and instruction.  This course is required for middle school endorsement and enrollment in type-10 programs.
Teach Ed 357		Methods: Secondary Math These methods courses analyze the literature and research related to the subject area and teaching methodology.  In addition, they examine the development of learning experiences, methods, and educational techniques appropriate to the middle and high school levels.  Concurrent registration in 341 and 378 or 379 required.
MS_ED 457		Methods and Techniques of Teaching: Mathematics Analysis of teaching specific subject-matter areas, the development of learning experiences, and techniques specific to particular subjects; literature, research, and scholarly content of teaching methodology. Students choose the course appropriate to their area of certification. Course work in this sequence is related to issues explored in MS_ED 406 Research and Analysis in Teaching and Learning: Discussion and Question Development. This course is accompanied by a half-time, 10-week teaching practicum that includes observation and assumption of teaching and management dutiesin a public school setting. The MSEd program staff places students in schools; students are responsible for planning a schedule of daily activities with their classroom supervisor, according to University guidelines. The practicum is a prerequisite for the MS_ED 487-489 Student Teaching.
MS_ED 489		Student Teaching - Secondary: Math & Science The purposes of the Student Teaching Seminar: Secondary Math & Science include coordination of activities relating to student teaching/internship, assistance to students to enrich the experience as much as possible, introduction and/or emphasis of topics pertinent to the success of the experience, facilitation in the development of a professional teacher, and answers to questions, possible solutions to dilemmas, and support to students throughout the quarter.
MS_ED 428		Dynamics of Middle School Curriculum The objective of this course is for students to understand and explore the dynamic environment of middle schools and young adolescents, and to consider the impact of middle school principles, structures, and practices on classroom learning and instruction.  Students will examine the unique characteristics of middle school learning and the educational needs of young adolescent learners, and they will compare and contrast a variety of middle school models, including policy statements, visions and reform proposals.   Major topics include public policy issues, adolescent development, standards and curriculum, measures of intelligence, learning differences, school structure and culture, instructional relation¬ships and strategies, literacy and reading in the content areas, the development of critical thinking skills, culturally responsive and equitable practices, interdisciplinary instruction, assessment methods, middle school leadership, and technology.