Faculty Introductions

A little bit about us…. MATE 6059 will be taught by a team of five university and district-based instructors including:

Shelby Morge, University of North Carolina WilmingtonSid Rachlin, East Carolina UniversityDawne Coker, Cumberland County SchoolsAna Floyd, Randolph County SchoolsWendy Rich, Asheboro City Schools

Introducing Dr. Shelby MorgeShelby Morge (sounds like morgue with an “e” on the

end)

Have been in mathematics education for about 15 years

Former middle school and high school mathematics teacher in Indiana

Received my Ph.D. from Indiana University

This is my sixth year as an assistant professor at UNCW

I love spending time with my friends and family. I also like to eat, shop, exercise, and travel!

Me with my favorite people(nephew and niece)

Introducing Dawne Coker• Originally from Buffalo, NY

• Former classroom teacher, literacy teacher, & Math/Science facilitator

• Currently the K-5 Mathematics Specialist for Cumberland County Schools

• Have been in education for ten years

• I have a three month old son named Jackson.

Introducing Ana FloydK-5 Math & Science Lead Teacher in Randolph

County (for the past 6 years)

Taught fourth grade in Randolph County for 8 years

Completed the NC EMAoL program this past year

Currently in graduate school at UNC-Greensboro

Love to travel, shop, and watch TV/movies

Traveling in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Introducing Wendy RichElementary Curriculum Coordinator in Asheboro City

Taught fifth grade and eighth grade in Randolph

County (11 years)

Lead Mathematics Teacher in ACS/RCS for 10 years

Completed the NC EMAoL program this past year

Currently in graduate school at UNC-Greensboro

No time for hobbies

Looking forward to working with you!

Introducing Sid RachlinECU Professor of Mathematics EducationFor the last 42 years, I’ve taught mathematics at

all but four grade levels from Kindergarten through Graduate School.

Before coming to NC, I was on the faculty at the University of Hawaii and the University of Calgary

I’ve been fortunate to secure funding to support K-12 teachers’ professional development through federal, state and private grants every year since 1978.

I am pleased that this year’s funding will help you earn your EMAoL.

Meet the Rachlins

First class meeting…I apologize that I am not able to meet with you during

your first face to face meeting on Saturday. I will be attending and presenting research at the International Symposium on Elementary Mathematics Teaching in Prague. I will plan to catch up with you upon my return…Shelby

Ana and Wendy also send their regrets. They are working on another professional development project in Western Carolina on Saturday .

During your face-to-face meeting on August 27th, you will be working with Sid and Dawne.

Before Saturday, please work through the activities in this module and come prepared to discuss your progress.