CURRICULUM VITAE

Linda Woodstra Iseri

e-mail: liseri@mansfield.edu

7 Skyview Circle

Wellsboro, PA 16901

(570) 724-7346

EDUCATION

2003          The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Mathematics Education

1995          The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
M.S., Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Mathematics Education

1987          California State University, Sacramento
California Teacher's Credential: Secondary Mathematics and Secondary Computer Science

1985          California State University, Sacramento
B.A. Mathematics with Computer Science minor

1977          San Bernardino Valley College, San Bernardino, CA
A.A., Liberal Studies

EXPERIENCE

Teaching and Research

2000-2002 and   Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

2003-present            Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Computer Information Sciences Department (2003-2004)

                                 Instructor and Supervisor of student teachers, Education and Special Education Department (2000-2002)

1995-Present      The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Trainee Fellow

                                 Graduate Research Assistant for the Computer Algebra System Intensive Mathematics Curriculum Project

1993-1995          The Pennsylvania State University, University Park
Teaching Assistant and Supervisor of Pre-service Teachers

1987-1991          Winters Area School District, Winters, CA
High school mathematics teacher

1986-1988          California State University, Sacramento: Academic Talent Search

(Summers)                Mathematics teacher of gifted 5th through 9th grade students

1986-1987          Grant Union High School District, Sacramento, CA
High school mathematics teacher and student teacher

1985                   California State University, Sacramento: Summer Bridge Program

(Summer)                 Mathematics teacher of entering freshmen identified as being at-risk

Service

Reviewer for Teaching Middle School Mathematics, 2003-present

Reviewer for Handbook of Research on Technology in Mathematics Education, 2003

Member of the Diversity Subcommittee, Education and Special Education Department, Mansfield University, 2001-2002

Webmaster for the Education and Special Education Department, Mansfield University, 2001-2002

Member, Athletic Advisory Committee, Mansfield University, 2000-2001

Reviewer for School Science and Mathematics, 1999-2000

Reviewer for the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1994 Yearbook

Curriculum Steering Committee, Winters Area School District, 1988-1991

Mathematics Curriculum and Assessment Committee, Winters Area School District, 1989-1991

Membership in Professional Organizations

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators

Psychology of Mathematics Education - North American Chapter

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

Dissertation

Iseri, L. (2003). Algebra Students’ Developing Symbolic Reasoning in a Computer-Algebra-System Context. (Doctoral Dissertation, The Pennsylvania State University, 2003.)

Publications

Heid, M.K., Hollebrands, K.F., & Iseri, L. (2002). Reasoning and Justification, with Examples from Technological Environments. Mathematics Teacher, 95(3), 210-216.

Iseri, L. & Heid, M.K. (1998). Perspectives on Teaching and Learning Mathematics [Monograph]. The Beacon, 2(4), 1-55.

Heid, M.K., Blume, G.W., Flanagan, K., Iseri, L., & Kerr, K. (1998). The impact of CAS on non-routine problem solving by college mathematics students. International Journal of Computer Algebra in Mathematics Education, 5(4), 217-249.

Iseri, L. (1997). Composing functions graphically on the TI-92. In G.W. Blume & M.K. Heid (Eds.), Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Technology, 1997 Yearbook of the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics, (pp. 27-41). PCTM.

Papers Presented

Iseri, L. (2005). Descartes and the Geometer’s Sketchpad. PA-SSHE-MA Annual Conference. March 18-19, Millersville, PA.

Iseri, L. (2000). A challenge to the validity of the Force Concept Inventory with examples from kinematics. Paper presented at the National Association of Research on Science Teaching, April 28 - May 1, New Orleans, LA.

Heid, M.K., Blume, G., Deckert, W., Flanagan, K., Iseri, L., & Piez, C. (1999). Students' use of technology and their mathematical understandings in interpreting dynamic-geometry representations of functions. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, San Francisco, CA. (To appear in the conference proceedings.)

Heid, M.K., Blume, G., Flanagan, K., Iseri, L., Deckert, W., & Piez, C. (1998). Research on mathematics learning in CAS environments. Paper presented at the 11th International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, New Orleans, LA. (Appears in the conference proceedings.)

Heid, M.K., Blume, G., Flanagan, K., Iseri, L., Kerr, K., Deckert, W., & Piez, C. (1997). The roles of CAS technology in non-routine problem solving. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Chicago, IL. (Appears in the conference proceedings.)

Heid, M.K., Blume, G., Iseri, L., Flanagan, K., Kerr, K., & Marshall, J. (1997). Roles of symbolic representation in CAS-assisted mathematical problem solving. Paper presented at the 19th Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, North American Chapter, Normal, IL. (Appears in the conference proceedings edited by J. Dossey & J. Swafford.)

Heid, M.K., Blume, G., Flanagan, K., Kerr, K., Marshall, J., & Iseri, L. (1997). Conjecturing and representational style in CAS-assisted mathematical problem solving. Paper presented at the 19th Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, North American Chapter, Normal, IL. (Appears in the conference proceedings edited by J. Dossey & J. Swafford.)

Heid, M.K., Blume, G., Iseri, L., Flanagan, K, Kerr, K., & Marshall, J. (1997). A CAS learning study: The impact of access to a computer algebra calculator on the use of multiple representations in non-routine problem solving. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

Heid, M.K., Blume, G., Iseri, L., Flanagan, K., Kerr, K., & Marshall, J. (1997). The impact of use of a CAS-calculator on prospective mathematics teachers' symbolic representations. Paper presented at the Annual RAC/SIG-RME Research Pre-session at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Heid, M.K., Blume, G., Flanagan, K., Iseri, L., Kerr, K., Keuch, R., Laughner, J., Marshall, J., & Wenger, R. (1996). A CAS Learning Study: The impact of access to a computer algebra calculator on the use of multiple representations by prospective mathematics teachers. Poster presentation at the 18th Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Panama City, FL.

Blume, G., Heid, M.K., Iseri, L., Kerr, K., Keuch, R., Laughner, J., Marshall, J., & Wenger, R. (1996). A computer algebra system (CAS) learning study: The impact of access to a CAS calculator on the nature of mathematical exploration by prospective mathematics teachers. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Panama City, FL. (Appears in the conference proceedings edited by J. Dossey; J. Swafford; M. Parmantie; & A.E. Dossey.)

Workshops Presented

Iseri, L. and Minetola, J. (2006). Problem-Solving Adventures for All Students Arising from Literature. 55th Annual Pennsylvania Council for Teachers of Mathematics Meeting, October 25-27, Seven Springs, PA.

Minetola, J. and Iseri, L. (2005). Incorporating Multicultural Literature into Elementary Mathematics Lessons. 54th Annual Pennsylvania Council for Teachers of Mathematics Meeting, October 26-28, Harrisburg, PA.

Iseri, L. and Minetola, J. (2005). Address Diversity Using Children’s Books as a Springboard for Math Lessons. Annual Meeting of the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, April 6-9, Anaheim, CA.

Iseri, L. (2002). Preparing for the Praxis I: Tips for Success. Workshop presented at the North Central K-16 Council B.E.S.T.T. conference, Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA.

Iseri, L. (1999). Putting the Pennsylvania State Mathematics Standards Into Action:  Middle School Geometry. Workshop presented at the Governor's Institute for Mathematics Educators, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

Iseri, L. (1999). Putting the Pennsylvania State Mathematics Standards Into Action:  High School Reasoning and Proof. Workshop presented at the Governor's Institute for Mathematics Educators, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

Iseri, L. and Kinzel, M. (1998). Students' Use of Variables in Secondary Mathematics. Workshop presented at the Governor's Institute for Mathematics Educators, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA.

Deckert, W. and Iseri, L. (1998).  Making Connections with the TI-92. Workshop presented March 19, 1998 at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Harrisburg, PA.

Iseri, L. and Kerr, K. (1998).  Composition and Iteration of Functions on a TI-92 Calculator. Workshop presented March 19, 1998 at the 47th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Harrisburg, PA.

Iseri, L. (1996).  Making Connections with the TI-92. Workshop presented at the 45th Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics, White Haven, PA.

Iseri, L. (1991). Introduction to the Computer Lab. In-service workshop presented to the faculty of Winters High School, Winters, CA.

GRANTS

Faculty Professional Development grant, $800, Mansfield University, 2005.

Faculty Professional Development grant, $500, Mansfield University, 2004.

College of Education Alumni Research Initiative Grant, $400, The Pennsylvania State University, 1999

Innovations with General Mathematics Students, $900, Winters Area School District, 1987

HONORS AND AWARDS

The Donald B. and Mary Louise Elder Tait Scholarship in Mathematics Education, 1998, 1999, 2000

The College of Education Rose Drexel Award, 1997

Pi Mu Epsilon, Mathematics Honor Society, 1985

Ogden Award for Women in Engineering, 1982