Each year, the WI-AMTE board elects two new Directors to three-year terms on the board. During September, these three exceptional candidates will vie for a three-year term on the WI-AMTE board. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order.
Once board elections have taken place, the Board designates leadership positions. This year, the Board will designate a President-Elect, President, and Treasurer.
Ballots will be emailed to members the week of September 9th.
Matthew Chedister, University of Wisconsin La Crosse
Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
Qualifications
I have been president for the last year and would like to be re-elected to continue my term and continue to grow WI-AMTE. I have been active in creating a poster session at the WMC Conference, leading a book study, and working with other board members to create the Dynamic Discussions.
What priorities would you like to see the Wisconsin Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators focus on?
I would like to see greater discussion between colleagues across the state and between states across the K through college spectrum. I would like to see increased effective professional development to see every classroom filled with effective tasks that are well taught. I think that WI-AMTE can help with this plan.
Danielle Krueger, Chequamegon High School
High School Math/STEAM Teacher
Qualifications
High School Math/STEAM Teacher (entering 7th year)
Herb Kohl Teacher Fellow Award winner (2018)
What priorities would you like to see the Wisconsin Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators focus on?
Best practices for incorporating higher order thinking problem sets, but still grading process.
Stronger focus on Incorporating career readiness skills.
Best Practices for spiraling curriculum in a high school that has Alg 1, Geo, Alg 2, etc.
Jennifer Szydlik, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Distinguished Professor of Mathematics
Qualifications
Dr. Szydlik is a mathematics educator with twenty-five years of experience working with prospective and practicing math teachers in Wisconsin. She is a recipient of the Regents Award for Teaching Excellence, a researcher in the domain of mathematical practices, and is a coauthor of five textbooks for future teachers. She is dedicated to the support of mathematics teachers at all levels and recently served as President of the Wisconsin Section of the Mathematical Association of America.
What priorities would you like to see the Wisconsin Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators focus on?
I’d like to see a focus on supporting faculty in teaching courses for preservice teachers, support for workshops for practicing teachers, and reduced emphasis on testing. Finally, after nearly a decade of negative political rhetoric, I would love to hear elevated conversation about our profession.