Denise A. Spangler
- Dean
Dean's Office
(College of Education) - Bebe Aderhold Professor in Elementary Education
Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education
Areas of Expertise
- Teachers' beliefs
- Teachers' content knowledge
- Preservice mathematics teacher education
Interests
- Preservice elementary teachers' sense-making processes in classroom situations
- Elementary teachers' content knowledge and its impact on instruction
- Development of teaching practice across time
Concentrations
Education
- PhD in Mathematics Education, 1995
University of Georgia - MS in Mathematics, 1989
Illinois State University - BSEd in Elementary Education, 1987
Illinois State University
Contact
Research Summary
I conduct long-term studies of preservice teachers from the beginning of their teacher education programs through their induction years and into their 10th+ year of teaching to identify significant influences on their mathematics teaching practices.
Awards and Accolades
University of Georgia, 2004
University of Georgia, 2002
Illinois State University College of Education, 2002
Kappa Delta Epsilon Educational Honor Society, 2002
University of Georgia, 2000
University of Georgia College of Education, 1999