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NCSM First Vice President

Susan Beal

Research Professor

University of Illinois at Chicago
Institute of Mathematics and Science Education (MC250)
950 S Halsted St 2075 SEL
Chicago IL 60607-7019

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Message from the First VP:

It is time for the education community to recognize the high standards and excellent resources that NCSM members (researchers, educators, leaders, and supervisors) bring to the field of mathematics education. As a second vice president, my role involves coordinating and organizing the program at the annual meetings. These meetings provide us with an opportunity to take a stronger leadership role in the greater education community, and I propose that it is time to get the word out. Through our conferences, we can engage the larger community on local, national, and international levels and be seen as important collaborative partners in improving mathematics education.

Previous Experience:

  • Visiting Research Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, TIMS Project, Institute for Math and Science Education, August 2005-present
  • Professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Saint Xavier University, Chicago IL, 1978-2005 (Retired)
  • Teacher, Chicago Public Schools and Alternative Schools in Chicago
  • Consultant, United States and Ecuador

Professional Activities: (NCSM, NCTM, NCTM affiliates, other mathematics organizations)

  • Invited Presenter, Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum, First International Mathematics Curriculum Conference, Chicago IL, November 2005
  • Editorial Panel, Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Monograph, 2004
  • President and Founding Member, Illinois Mathematics Teacher Educators (IMTE), 2000-2004
  • Consultant, ISBE and National Evaluation Survey, Mathematics Standards, Springfield, October 2002
  • Researcher and Consultant, Lesson Study Project, Subcontract from Illinois State University and ISBE Consultant, Text Analysis, Korean Mathematics Project, Truman State University, Kirksville MO
  • Chair, Task Force on Affiliation to AMTE
  • Local Area Chair: School Science and Mathematics Association 100th Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, November 2001
  • Liaison to the AMTE Board and Member, Committee for Teacher Education Presenters at NCTM meetings
  • Planning Committee Member and Active Participant, Symposium Series on Excellence in Teaching Undergraduate Science and Mathematics, Chicago IL, 1998-present
  • Chair, Task Force for IMTE Constitution and By-Laws, 2001-2002
  • Board Member: Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE), 1999-2001
  • Board Member, National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM)
  • Invited Participant, Mathematics Association of America (MAA) Discussion Meeting - Mathematics For the First Two Years of College, Michigan State University, November 2000
  • Invited Participant, Workshop with Japanese and American Teachers on Professional Development, Japan, August 2000 (following International Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME))
  • Local Area Chair: Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Third Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, January 22-24, 1999
  • Instructor, Teachers Teaching with Technology Workshop for Middle and Secondary Teachers, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb IL, Summer 1998
  • Consultant, Coalition for the Mathematical Preparation of Elementary Teachers (COMPET), Sam Houston State University, Huntsville TX, 1996-1998
  • Newsletter Editor, Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE), 1995-1998
  • Journal Editor (with Mark Klespis and S. Rosalie Fitzpatrick), Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM), 1992-1995
  • Reviewer, Teaching Children Mathematics, Journal of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics [NCTM], 1985-present
  • Reviewer, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Journal of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics [NCTM], 1990-2000
  • Presenter at various conferences of NCSM, NCTM (National and Regional), AMTE, AERA, AERA/SIG Pre-session, and ICTM

Other Activities: (honors, awards, consultant/editor/author, other educational organizations)

  • Director of Mathematics Education, Saint Xavier University, 2000-2005
  • Member, Task Force on the Mathematics Preparation of Teachers, Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
  • Consultant, National Evaluation Survey for ISBE, Mathematics Standards

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