Contact Information
Office: Wickersham 102
E-mail: TKMiller@millersville.edu
Phone: 717-871-2417
Current Courses
Math 101: College Algebra (MWF 10 AM and 11 AM)
Math 104: Fundamental s of Mathematics I (TR 11 AM)
Math 105: Fundamentals of Mathematics II (TR 8 AM)
About Me
EDUCATION
2007 Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, Purdue University
2002 M.S. in Applied Mathematics, Purdue University
1999 B.S. in Mathematics, University of Indianapolis, with minors in Computer Science and Spanish
TEACHING AND ACADEMIC WORK EXPERIENCE
2000 – 2007 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics, Purdue University
Fall 2006 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III
Spring 2006 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
Fall 2005 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I
Spring 2005 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
Fall 2004 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers III
Sp/Fall 2003, Spring 2004 Calculus for Technology II
Fall 2002 Introduction to Calculus
Spring/Summer 2002 College Algebra
Fall 2001 College Algebra
Fall 2000, Sp/Summer 2001 Plane Analytic Geometry and Calculus I for
Engineers (Recitation)
2000 Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Mathematics, University of Indianapolis
1999 – 2000 Tutor to the Learning Disabled, B.U.I.L.D. Center, University of Indianapolis
1998 – 1999 Student Coordinator, Bridge Scholars' Program, University of Indianapolis
1997 – 1999 Student Manager, Math Tutoring Lab, University of Indianapolis
RESEARCH
2004 – Present Online Discussion in Mathematics for Prospective Elementary Teachers
Department of Mathematics, Purdue University
2004 Animath Courseware Design for Elementary Mathematics
Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Purdue University
2003 – 2004 Model-Eliciting Activities for Freshman Engineering
Small Groups Mathematical Modeling Project (NSF funded)
AWARDS & HONORS
2006 Graduate School Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Mathematics, Purdue University
2006 Dissertation Incentive Grant, Purdue University
2005 Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Mathematics, Purdue University
2005 Designated as an Outstanding Graduate Instructor, Department of Mathematics, Purdue University
2001 Honorable Mention, Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Mathematics, Purdue University
1999 Summa cum Laude Distinction, University of Indianapolis
1999 Outstanding Service Award, Department of Mathematics and College of Arts & Sciences, University
of Indianapolis
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Miller, T.K. (in preparation). Meeting the needs of math content courses for preservice teachers in the implementation of online discussion use.
Diefes-Dux, H., Hjalmarson, M., Miller, T.K., & Bowman, K. (in preparation). Desigining model-eliciting activities for first-year engineering. In J.S. Jawojewski, H. Diefes-Dux, & K. Bowman (Eds.), Models and modeling in engineering education: Designing experiences for all students.
Miller, T.K. (2005, October). Online discussion in a mathematics content course for preservice elementary teachers. Poster presented at the 27th Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Roanoke, VA.
Hjalmarson, M., Moore, T. & Miller, T. (2004). Designing mathematical modeling activities for first-year engineering. Poster presented at the 26th Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Toronto.
Yoon, C., Robinson, K., Miller, T. & Fonseca, J. (2004). Designing educational software for teachers: Animations in mathematics. Poster presented at the 26th Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Toronto.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
American Mathematical Society
North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
My current work investigates the use of asynchronous online discussion in mathematics content courses for preservice elementary teachers (PSETs). Specifically, I am looking at the opportunities that inclusion of these forums may provide toward reaching the course and instructor goals, as well as meeting the needs of PSETs. I began this work under the direction of Dr. Megan Staples, and I am continuing it with the guidance of Dr. Terry Wood. My dissertation research is based upon a phenomenographical approach and variation learning theory, focusing upon the experiences of PSETs in learning mathematics content using this technology.
In my work with the Small Group Mathematical Modeling (SGMM) Project, I developed sequenced model-eliciting activities for use in the freshman engineering course at Purdue. Additionally, I lent my assistance in conducting and transcribing interviews with study participants.
I was also involved with the development of Animath Software for use with prospective and continuing elementary mathematics teachers and their students. This software aims to bridge "school" or "textbook" mathematics with "street" mathematics: mathematical concepts and procedures familiar to students from their daily lives. I represented the Animath Project ("Math for Kids") with my colleagues in the poster session at the Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference in April 2004 at Purdue University. This work was under the direction of Dr. Richard Lesh.
I also participated in a mini-conference in May 2004 at Purdue University on the "Foundations for the Future in Engineering and other Fields that are Heavy Users of Mathematics, Science, & Technology." In a related vein, I have written a literature review regarding the needs for success beyond school, for users of both math and science with particular attention to the fields of engineering and medicine.
I interned with American United Life Insurance Company (AUL) in Indianapolis through their summer actuarial internship program in the summer of 1998. After receiving my bachelor's degree, I worked with Howard W. Sams/e-catalogs (now Sams Techical Publishing) as proofreader, editor, departmental co-manager, and taxonomist before resuming study in higher education. Concurrently, I held the position of Adjunct Professor in the department of mathematics at the University of Indianapolis for one semester, teaching two sections of intermediate algebra.