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Secondary Education

Secondary Education

Head: Laura A. Brown

Administrative Assistant: Alicia M Fefee

TEL: (315) 267-2535 FAX: (315) 267-2145 112A Satterlee Hall

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Peter S. Brouwer Professor - Secondary Mathematics Faculty Emeriti, Secondary Education Peter S. Brouwer Professor - Secondary Mathematics Faculty Emeriti Secondary Education Satterlee Hall 107 brouweps@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-3161 FAX: (315) 267-2145 Dr. Peter S. Brouwer is currently Professor of Secondary Mathematics Education and Chair of the Department of Secondary Education at SUNY Potsdam, where he has worked since 1980. He has also served the college in a variety of other administrative positions (including Provost, Associate Provost, Dean, and Associate Dean) and as a faculty member in Computer Science. He has been recognized with awards for excellence in teaching at both the college and SUNY System levels and excellence in college service. His current scholarship relates to the role of technology in mathematical problem solving. He is also a nationally trained facilitator for the Center for Courage and Renewal in Seattle, Washington and an Associate Integral Coach through Integral Coaching Canada in Ottawa, Ontario. He lives in Parishville, NY with his two dogs and cat and enjoys hiking, biking and paddling. He has three grown sons who are scattered around the country. Degree: PH.D., University at Buffalo, Mathematics Education MA, SUNY Potsdam, Mathematics BA, SUNY Potsdam, Mathematics and Computer Science Publications: Abramovich, S. and Brouwer, P. (2011), Where is the Mistake? The Matchstick Problem Revisited. PRIMUS, 21(1), 14-25. Abramovich, S. and Brouwer, P. (2010), Constructing Mathematical Understanding Using the Geometer's Sketchpad, New York State Math Teachers Journal, 60 (1), 24-28. Posner, Prudence and Peter S. Brouwer (2009). Number Line Blues: What Seventh-Grade Students Understand about Decimal Fractions and the Number Line. New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal, 59 (3), 109-118. Abramovich, S. and Brouwer, P. (2009), Evolving Polygons and Spreadsheets: Connecting Mathematics Across Grade Levels in Teacher Education, Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 28(3), 209-220 Abramovich, S. and Brouwer, P. (2009), Evolving Polygons Revisited: Inequalities and computer graphing, Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 28(4), 345-358. Abramovich, S. and Brouwer, P. (2008), Task Stream as a Web 2.0 Technology for Interactive Communication in Teacher Education, International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning. Brouwer, Peter, S. (2008) Group Projects in Computer Science, in R. Badger (ed.), Ideas That Work in College Teaching, Albany: State University of New York Press. Abramovich, S. and Brouwer, P. (2008). Exploring Topics within the Mathematics Teacher Education Curriculum through the Use of Technology. In J. Foster (Ed.), Proceedings of the Nineteenth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (pp. 6-10). Pearson Education, Inc. ISBN: 0-321-55846-4. Available at: http://archives.math.utk.edu/ICTCM/v19.html Abramovich, Sergei and Peter S. Brouwer (2007). How to Show One-fourth? Uncovering hidden context through reciprocal learning, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 38(6), 779-795. Posner, Prudence and Peter S. Brouwer (2007). What Grade 7 Students Dont Know about Mathematics Can Hurt Them: Implications for school structuring and professional development. New York State Mathematics Teachers Journal, 57 (1), 13-18. Abramovich, Sergei and Peter S. Brouwer (2006). Hidden Mathematics Curriculum: A positive learning framework, For the Learning of Mathematics, 26(1), 12-16, 25. Brouwer, Peter S. (1996-7). Hold on a Minute Here: What Happened to Critical Thinking in the Information Age? Journal of Educational Technology Systems, Vol. 25 (2), 189-197. More Info	brouweps@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-3161 FAX: (315) 267-2145
Laura A. Brown Chair / Associate Professor, Secondary English Secondary Education Laura A. Brown Chair / Associate Professor, Secondary English Secondary Education Satterlee Hall 202F brownla@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-3197 As Program Coordinator for the Adolescence English Education Program, I am fortunate to be able to teach a number of different courses. I regularly teach the MST and undergraduate methods courses, as well as the Intro to Education course and Young Adult Literature. I love teaching - it is a true passion - and to be able to help others learn how to teach gives me such joy and satisfaction. Plus, I love reading and developing new pieces of writing to share. I also care greatly about my community and try to get involved in even the smallest ways. I believe kindness, inclusion, and positivity matter - we need to take care of ourselves and others because we're all in this together. Degree: Ph.D., Arizona State University MA, Northern Arizona University BA, Arizona State University Publications: Book Chapters: Conrad, D., & Brown, L., et al. (2016). Calypso Pedagogy as an Agent of Educational Transformation. S. Blackman & B. Ogunkola (Eds.) Transforming Learning: International Perspectives. Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. Books: Blasingame, J., Deakin, K., & Brown, L.A. (2015). John Green: Teen Whisperer. Lanham: The Scarecrow Press, Inc. Blasingame, J., Deakin, K., & Walsh, L.A. (2012). Stephenie Meyer: In the Twilight. Lanham: The Scarecrow Press, Inc. Brown, L.A. (April, 2019). Dont Shoot! Perspectives on School Gun Violence through Young Adult (YA) Literature. Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association. Talk presented at PCA/ACA National Conference, Washington, DC. Brown, L.A., & Scales, S. (November 2018). Poetic Defiance, Photography, and Portraiture: Artful Analysis, Advocacy, and Action (combined panel session). National Council Teachers of English (NCTE). Talk presented at the NCTE Conference, Houston, TX. Brown, L. (October, 2018). You Are What You Read: Using YA Literature to Empower Diverse Teen Voices. Midwest Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Conference. Talk presented at the MWPCA/ACA Conference, Indianapolis, IN. Brown, L. (October, 2016). Turning a Small Town into a World of Wonder: Magical Thinking in Ray Bradburys Dandelion Wine. Midwest Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association. Talk presented at the MWPCA/ACA Conference, Chicago, IL. Brown, L. (March 2016). Whats the Use?: Mans Search for Purpose in Bradburys Short Stories. Popular Culture/American Culture Association. Talk presented at PCA/ACA National Conference, Seattle, WA. More Info	brownla@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-3197
Rachel A Cook Adjunct Instructor Secondary Education Rachel A Cook Adjunct Instructor Secondary Education cookra@potsdam.edu More Info	cookra@potsdam.edu
Melissa A Cummings Assistant Chair / Instructor, Secondary Science Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification- Student Teaching Supervisors, Secondary Education Melissa A Cummings Assistant Chair / Instructor, Secondary Science Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification- Student Teaching Supervisors Secondary Education Satterlee Hall 215C cumminma@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-2712 More Info	cumminma@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-2712
Alicia M Fefee Administrative Assistant 1 Advanced Studies in Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education Alicia M Fefee Administrative Assistant 1 Advanced Studies in Education Elementary Education Secondary Education Satterlee Hall 112A fefeeam@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-2535 FAX: (315) 267-2145 More Info	fefeeam@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-2535 FAX: (315) 267-2145
Jennifer L Merriman Instructor, Secondary Social Studies Secondary Education, Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification- Student Teaching Supervisors Jennifer L Merriman Instructor, Secondary Social Studies Secondary Education Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification- Student Teaching Supervisors Satterlee Hall 100B merrimjl@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-2866 FAX: (315) 267-2145 As an educator who has taught in a secondary education setting for the past 16 years, I bring a creative and practical approach to the classroom. My social studies methods and computer applications courses provide students with relevant, hands-on lessons to prepare them for their classroom experiences. As a supervisor to Practicum students and student teachers, I model an effective, inquiry-based approach to teaching and use a wide variety of instructional techniques that allow students to be successful out in the field. Degree: BA State University of New York, Potsdam, NY (12/03) Major: History Minor: Secondary Education MA Secondary Education at the State University of New York, Potsdam, NY Publication: Living History-implementing a hands-on approach to teaching social studies. More Info	merrimjl@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-2866 FAX: (315) 267-2145
Joanne M Stiles Instructor, Secondary English Secondary Education, Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification- Student Teaching Supervisors Joanne M Stiles Instructor, Secondary English Secondary Education Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification- Student Teaching Supervisors Satterlee Hall 213A stilesjm@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-2961 More Info	stilesjm@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-2961
Donald C Straight Clinical Faculty/Secondary Mathematics Secondary Education, Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification- Student Teaching Supervisors Donald C Straight Clinical Faculty/Secondary Mathematics Secondary Education Center for School Partnerships and Teacher Certification- Student Teaching Supervisors Satterlee Hall 216A straigdc@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-2553 M.A., SUNY Potsdam, Mathematics More Info	straigdc@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-2553
Robert E. Vadas Professor, Secondary Social Studies Secondary Education Robert E. Vadas Professor, Secondary Social Studies Secondary Education Satterlee Hall 211 vadasre@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-2534 FAX: (315) 267-4802 Ph.D., Kent State University, Curriculum and Instruction w/emphasis in Social Studies More Info	vadasre@potsdam.edu TEL: (315) 267-2534 FAX: (315) 267-4802