Denise A. Spangler
- Dean
Dean's Office
(College of Education) - Bebe Aderhold Professor in Elementary Education
Mathematics and Science 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
Academic Affiliations
Education
- PhD in Mathematics Education, 1995
University of Georgia - MS in Mathematics, 1989
Illinois State University - BSEd in Elementary Education, 1987
Illinois State University
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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
Richard B. Russell Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
University of Georgia, 2004
Teaching Academy
University of Georgia, 2002
Hall of Fame
Illinois State University College of Education, 2002
Outstanding Faculty Member
Kappa Delta Epsilon Educational Honor Society, 2002
Sarah Moss Fellowship
University of Georgia, 2000
D. Keith Osborn Sr. Faculty Senate Award for Teaching Excellence
University of Georgia College of Education, 1999