Bob Mann

Name: Bob Mann

ICTM Nominated Position: President Elect

Current Position:
Associate Professor, Mathematics Department, Western Illinois University
Responsibilities in current position:
Teach content and methods courses for future teachers of mathematics (elementary, middle, and secondary)
Teach general mathematics courses at the college level.

Past Experience:
Southeast Community College Mathematics Instructor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Adjunct Instructor
Lincoln Northeast High School Mathematics Instructor

Education:
Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Emphasis in Mathematics Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S.T., Mathematics, University of Missouri-Columbia
B.A., Mathematics and English, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

ICTM Involvement and Activities:
ICTM Director at Large
ICTM conference presenter and active member

Other Professional Activities:
Chair of the Editorial Board of Teaching Children Mathematics
Member of the Editorial Board of Teaching Children Mathematics
Chair of the Mathematics Education Committee at WIU
Coordinated the Western Regional ICTM conference.
Assisted with hosting of the ICTM Mathematics Contest.
Published many articles related to student achievement, problem-solving in mathematics, and innovative teaching methods and tasks.
Participated in many grant projects where I had the opportunity to work with teachers at all levels with a focus on mathematical content, curriculum, standards, technology, best practices, and mathematics and science integration.
Consultant with several districts and regional offices of education; provider of workshops on various topics related to mathematics education.

Memberships: Illinois Mathematics Teacher Educators (IMTE), Mathematical Association of America (MAA), Research Council of Teachers of Mathematics (RCML), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

Honors:
2004: Recognized as Professor of the Year by Sigma Kappa Sorority.

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