Barbara Ann (Kitchell) Swartz

McDaniel College Merritt Hall 249

2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
Email: bswartz@mcdaniel.edu Cell: 609.915.1244

Education
2013

Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education, University of Virginia

24 credit hours of graduate mathematics and statistics coursework

2008

Master of Arts in Secondary Education, Lehigh University

Pennsylvania Secondary Mathematics Teaching Certification (grades 7-12)
27 credit hours of undergraduate mathematics coursework

2006

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Lehigh University, Magna cum Laude

Minors in Economics and Spanish

TEACHING
McDaniel College
FYS 1114 Technology in Education From iPads to interactive whiteboards, technology has
changed the face of education. This course explores the role of technology in elementary,
secondary, and higher education classrooms. Students will share personal observations,
review data on technology use, availability, and impact in schools, and will demonstrate
various technological applications in the learning environment. This course allows students
to explore a career in education but is not required for education minors.
MAT 1107 College Algebra and Trigonometry The basic concepts of algebra and
trigonometry needed for the study of calculus. Included are properties of exponents; solving
equations and inequalities; graphing; properties of polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and
trigonometric functions.
MAT 1117 Calculus 1 Initial study of limits, derivatives and integrals; review of
trigonometric functions; differentiation techniques and formulas applied to rational and
trigonometric functions; applications of derivatives including curve sketching; extrema and
rate problems; definition of the integral; elementary applications of integrals.
MAT 2242 Math Structures I An introduction to selected topics in mathematics, including
sets, operations involving sets, number and numeration, operations and algorithms involving
whole numbers, integers, rational numbers and algebra. In addition, the mathematical
processes of problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and
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MAT 3342 Math Structures II A continuation of an introduction to selected topics in
mathematics. This course includes the development of the following topics: algebra,
geometry, measurement, statistics, and probability. This course does not count toward the
major in Mathematics, and is open to those students preparing to teach in elementary school.
MAT 520 Mathematical Foundations A study of the following topics in mathematics:
number and operations; algorithms involving whole numbers, integers, and rational
numbers; ratio and proportion, algebraic thinking and algebra topics, geometry;
measurement; statistics; and probability. Connections to curriculum and instruction related
to these mathematics content topics/domains will be a course emphasis.
EDU 503 Incorporating Classroom Technology This course develops a candidates TPACK
(technological, pedagogical content knowledge) by demonstrating and using classroom
technologies in content-specific examples. Topics include state and national technology and
content standards, technologies for presentation and collaboration, technologies for content
delivery, and technologies for assessment. Using hardware, software, and online resources,
candidates will create and evaluate a variety of technology resources, reflect on how to
incorporate them into their teaching, and create activities that implement the technology into
their teaching practice. *course I developed
EDU 3314/ 556 Teaching Elementary Mathematics This course will focus on the content,
pedagogy, and pedagogical-content knowledge related to elementary school mathematics
instruction; instructional issues related to learning, and the use of technology and
mathematics teaching and learning. The Standards for Mathematical Practice and content
domains of the Common Core State Standards (CCSSO, 2010) will guide and strongly
influence the focus of the course. A school-based practicum in a Professional Development
School (PDS) is an important component of this course.
EDU 2304/622 Instructional Plans in Middle School Mathematics This course will focus on
the pedagogy and pedagogical-content knowledge related to middle school mathematics
instruction (grades 5-9), instructional issues related to learning, and the use of technology in
mathematics teaching and learning. Important course topics include connecting the content
and pedagogy related to number and operations, ratio and proportion, expressions and
equations, functions, geometry, measurement statistics and probability, all guided by the
content domains of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (CCSSO, 2010). The
course will also address the Standards for Mathematical Practice and creating productive
learning environments that support student participation and sense-making. Candidates will
develop activities and lessons, assessments, and classroom management plans to address
teaching mathematics in the middle school. *course I developed
EDU 3344/623 Instructional Plans in High School Mathematics This course will focus on
the pedagogy, and pedagogical-content knowledge related to high school mathematics
instruction (grades 9-12), instructional issues related to learning, and the use of technology in
mathematics teaching and learning. Important course topics include connecting the content
and pedagogy related to expressions and equations, functions, geometry, data
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collection/analysis, statistics, probability, trigonometry, and calculus, guided by the content
domains of the Common Core State Standards (CCSSO, 2010). The course will also address
the Standards for Mathematical Practice and creating productive learning environments that
support student participation and sense-making. Candidates will develop activities and
lessons, assessments, and classroom management plans to address teaching mathematics in
the high school. *course I developed
EDU 610 Instructional Plans in Secondary Mathematics An in-depth study of specific
methods for teaching mathematics, classroom management techniques applicable to the
discipline, and varied behavioral management strategies including affective concepts are
included.
EDU 551 Special Studies in Education Algebra 1 Curriculum Rewrite This is an
independent study for a graduate student in the Master of Science in Secondary Education
program. She is currently teaching Algebra 1
EDU 590 Thesis Algebra 1 Curriculum Pilot This is the capstone experience for a graduate
student in the Master of Science in Secondary Education program.
STM 511 Instructional Technology in the K-12 STEM Classroom (online) This course
develops a candidates TPACK (technological, pedagogical content knowledge), showing
candidates how to use current technologies with content-specific examples in their teaching.
Topics include state and national standards, data collection and analysis tools, modeling, and
incorporating technology into assessment. Using software and online resources, candidates
will create and evaluate a variety of technology resources and reflect on how to embed them
into their teaching. *course I developed

Prior Teaching Experiences

Co-Instructor of Secondary Mathematics Teacher Education courses, Curry School of
Education, University of Virginia, (20102013). Co-taught weekly seminar for student teachers
to discuss relevant education issues pertinent in their field placements. Created the syllabus,
and assessed lesson plans, teaching episodes, and reflections. Also, co-taught the yearlong
secondary mathematics teacher pedagogy course that students take prior to student teaching.
These courses integrate various technologies throughout.
Supervisor of Student Teachers, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, (2010
2013). Supervised secondary mathematics student teachers during their field placements.
This consisted of helping plan lessons, giving feedback on lesson plans, meeting with
students and their cooperating teachers to improve instructional techniques and completing
mid-term and final evaluations of their teaching.
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Mathematics, University of Virginia, (Fall 2012 & Spring
2013). Taught two mathematics content courses for prospective elementary teachers covering
algebra, number theory, geometry, data analysis and probability.
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Co-Instructor of Teaching with Technology, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia
(Spring 2012). Created and taught lessons that showcase how different technologies, such as
spreadsheets (i.e. Excel), and graphing calculators can enhance mathematics and science
lessons by creating multiple representations of the content.
Instructor & Supervisor of Pre-Student Teaching Field Placement, Curry School of Education,
University of Virginia, (2010 2013). Created the syllabus, graded assignments and supervised
lessons for students in elementary, middle and high school field placements.
Coordinator for Early Field Placements, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia,
(20102011). Scheduled student placements, held group meetings and graded student
journals and final papers for students tutoring ELL students and in the AVID program.
Mathematics Teacher, Freedom High School, Bethlehem, PA, (20072010). Taught courses in
Geometry, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Consumer Math (grades 10 12).
Mathematics Student Teacher, Nitschman Middle School, Bethlehem, PA (2007). Taught courses
in Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry (grades 7 8).
Tutor, Center for Academic Success, Lehigh University, (20032008). Tutored undergraduate
students enrolled Calculus 1, 2, and 3, International Relations and Spanish courses.

SERVICE
Technology and Mathematics Teacher Education Committee Associate Vice-President
(February 2016 February 2018) & Member (February 2015 February 2018), Association of
Mathematics Teacher Educators. Invited to serve a term on the AMTE Technology Committee in
Fall 2014 after applying for the second time and then after my first year on the committee,
was appointed to serve as the committee chair, called the Associate Vice President. This
committee is tasked with recommending strategies, policies, and activities related to
increasing awareness and improving integration of technology in mathematics teacher
education. It oversees the AMTE-NTLI Award process, identifies an annual fellow, and the
chair prepares an annual report for the AMTE Board of Directors.
Association of Maryland Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMMTE) President-elect
(November 2016 November 2018), Member at Large (November 2015 November 2016), &
Secretary (November 2013 November 2015). Elected president of the Association in the Fall
2016 to serve a one-year term as president-elect and then a two-year term as president.
Previously served the board as a Member at Large and the Secretary. We have regular board
meetings (2-3 times a year) to discuss the current and future endeavors of the organization
and plan the annual meetings for the members.
AMMTEs Early Career Teaching Conference Co-founder, Stevenson University (January
2016 Present). With colleagues on the Board of the Association of Maryland Mathematics
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Teacher Educators, we created and implemented the inaugural and second-annual
conference for teachers of mathematics early in their careers (5 years of service or less). We
solicited proposals from teachers early in their careers, reviewed the proposals, and
organized the conference program. I created and maintained the website
(ammte.weebly.com/ectc) including the proposal submission, conference registration and
payment. We are in the planning stages for the third iteration of this extremely successful
conference.
Exploring an Elementary Education Major Workgroup, McDaniel College, Department of
Education (February 2016 October 2016). Participated in the committee charged with
exploring and writing the proposal for the elementary education major. We met regularly
throughout the spring and summer to collect information on local schools programs and
used that information along with our existing program to design the major. Janet Medina and
I wrote the course proposal for, Creating Inclusive Classrooms and I wrote the course
proposal for Teaching with Technology.
Kappa Delta Pi Educational Honor Society Faculty Advisor/Counselor, McDaniel College,
Department of Education (Fall 2014 Fall 2016). Advisor of the Educational honor society
chapter at McDaniel College. It currently has 27 student members (both graduate and
undergraduate) and 12 faculty members. Coordinate officer meetings, chapter meetings,
annual elections, and the annual initiation ceremony.
AMTE Annual Conference, Discussion Leader Large Teaching Loads and Finding Time
for Scholarship, 2015 AMTE Annual Conference, Orlando, FL (February 2015). Lead the
discussion during lunch at the annual AMTE conference. Each table has a designated
discussion topic with a discussion leader, and participants can choose what table they would
like to sit at according to the topics.
AMTE Service, Teaching, and Research (STaR) Social Committee Chair, Summer Institute
(June 2014). Planned and implemented daily warm-up/ice-breaker activities for the 2014
STaR cohort during the week-long summer institute. As a committee we also compiled things
to do around town and organized get-togethers between the participants of the institute,
along with creating a spreadsheet for people to post their evening plans in order to promote
camaraderie and social connections.
First Year Orientation, McDaniel College, First Year Experience (Fall 2013 & 2014). Presented
with other faculty members and current students information to incoming first year students
during orientation about the Education minor at McDaniel College.
Admitted Students Day, McDaniel College, Department of Education (Spring 2014).
Represented the Education Department at a half-hour information session and a one-hour
open house reception for admitted students on Sunday, April 6, 2014.
Council for Accreditation for Educator Preparation (CAEP) Training, Maryland State
Department of Education, Race to the Top Maryland Teaching Consortium (Fall 2014). Race to the
Top funded Site Visitor Training for joint Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
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(CAEP)/Maryland accreditation visits. This training included training on the use
of Preparing Educators for High Poverty/Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Schools: A Manual
for Teacher Educators, Teachers and Principals in accreditation and program approval visits. This
is a two-day residential training experience was held on Thursday, September 18, 2014
and Friday, September 19, 2014.
Lesson Plan Committee, Education Department, McDaniel College (Fall 2013 Fall 2014).
Helped revise the McDaniel College Education Departments lesson plan format that is used
throughout the teacher education program.
Reviewer, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Teaching Children Mathematics,
Mathematics Teacher, and Mathematics Teacher Educator, Annual and Regional conference
proposals and AMTEs annual conference proposals (2012 present).
Guest Lecturer, McDaniel College Department of Mathematics (Spring 2014). Planned and
taught two sections of Calculus II while a colleague was away at a conference for a week.
SMARTboard Presentation, McDaniel College Department of Education (Fall 2013 & 2014).
Gave SMARTboard presentations to EDU 1150, EDU1141, and FYS 1114 to demonstrate the
capabilities of the technology and how to use them in ones teaching.
Technology Volunteer, Curry Research Conference, Curry School of Education, (February
2011). Volunteered to set-up necessary technologies for presentations and troubleshoot any
technology issues that may have arisen during the conference.

Keynote Presentations
Swartz, B. A. (2016, August). Making Thinking Paramount. Mathematics in-service day for
Carroll County Public Schools, Westminster, MD.

Professional Development Workshops

Swartz, B. A. (2016, December). Algebra 1 Institute: Enacting the Effective Teaching Practices.
Two-day institute targeting teachers pedagogical practices to help them enact NCTMs
eight effective teaching practices and developing teachers pedagogical content
knowledge for Algebra 1 teachers in Middletown, NY.
Graybeal, C. D., & Swartz, B. A. (2016, October). Visual Mathematics to Benefit Elementary
Students. Strengthening Professional Practice: An FCPS Educational Symposium.
Professional development workshop for Frederick County Public Schools, Frederick,
MD.
McKay, G., Morris, W., Paynter, J., & Swartz, B. A. (2016, October). Wisdom and Techniques
from Books about Pedagogy. Presentation open to the faculty of McDaniel College,
presented by the Center for Faculty Development, McDaniel College.
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Swartz, B. A., & Pinter, H. H. (2016, September). Algebra 1 Institute: Teacher-structured, not
Teacher-centered. Three-day institute targeting student-centered pedagogical practices
and developing teachers pedagogical content knowledge for Algebra 1 teachers in
Middletown, NY.
Swartz, B.A. (2016, August). Groupworthy Tasks: Ensuring Equitable Participation in Groupwork.
Professional development workshop for Carroll County Public Schools, Westminster,
MD.
Swartz, B.A. (2016, August). Worthwhile Tasks: Encouraging Sense-Making and Productive
Struggle. Professional development workshop for Carroll County Public Schools,
Westminster, MD.
Swartz, B. A. (2016, February, March, & April). Worthwhile and Groupworthy Tasks:
Encouraging Sense-Making and Productive Struggle. Professional development workshop
for Carroll County Public Schools, Westminster, MD.
Swartz, B. A. (2015, September, October, & November). Incorporating the standards for
mathematical practice and the Upside-Down Teaching Model. Professional development
workshop for Carroll County Public Schools, Westminster, MD.
Swartz, B. A. (2015, June). How using multiple technology-based representations helps students
learn about measures of central tendency. Professional development workshop for
CANLEAD Summer Institute, Charlottesville, VA.
Swartz, B. A. & Patel, Y. (2015, June). Teaching and learning math and science. Why use (multiple)
representations? Professional development workshop for CANLEAD Summer Institute,
Charlottesville, VA.
Swartz, B. A. (2014, June). Using Geogebra to explore similar figures. Professional development
workshop for CANLEAD Summer Institute, Charlottesville, VA.
Swartz, B. A. & Patel, Y. (2014, June). What are multiple representations and why should they be
used in teaching math and science? Professional development workshop for CANLEAD
Summer Institute, Charlottesville, VA.
Swartz, B. A. (2012, November). Using spreadsheets and dynamic geometry software to create
multiple representations in middle school mathematics classrooms. Professional development
workshop for Albemarle County Public Schools, Charlottesville, VA.
Swartz, B. A. & Garofalo, J. (2012, August). Using technology to create multiple representations in
the science and mathematics classroom. Project orientation work session for middle school
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Kitchell, B. A., & Trinter, C. P. (2011, October). Geometers Sketchpad. Professional
Development for Albemarle County Public Schools, Albemarle, VA.
Trinter, C. P., Kitchell, B. A. & Garofalo, J. (2011, October). Mathematical problem solving for
middle and high school teachers. Professional Development for Albemarle County Public
Schools, Albemarle, VA.

RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP

Project Consultant, ems&tl (Elementary Math Specialist & Teacher Leader), McDaniel College,
(May, 2013 Present). Collected and analyzed data for Summer Institute 2013 about
demographics, professional responsibilities, and typical days/weeks in the field, and
participate in monthly meetings with cohort of Math Specialists.
Research Assistant, CANLEAD (Collaboration and Networking Learning Environment and
Database), Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, (2011present). Created
professional development materials to help middle school mathematics and science teachers
integrate technology into their teaching as part of a US Department of Education IES funded
project. Technologies include spreadsheets, graphing calculators, dynamic geometry
software, simulations, and virtual manipulatives. Created both pre-assessment and postassessment materials in mathematics for students of the teachers in the program and
collected and analyzed data on teachers use of multiple representations and technological
fluency in their teaching by coding teacher-submitted videos of their teaching.
Participant, Scholarly Inquiry & Practices Mathematics Methods Education Conference, Atlanta,
GA (September 2015). One of forty participants accepted to attend the NSF-Funded
Conference. Collaborated with other mathematics teacher educators to discuss our pedagogy
and content courses for prospective teachers of mathematics (elementary and secondary).
Wrote a monograph chapter with other attendees based on our experiences bringing our
teacher preparation courses into local public schools.
Research Assistant, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, (20102013). Conducted
research study evaluating the impact of secondary mathematics pedagogy course on preservice teachers teaching practices. Participated in grant writing for grants submitted to the
Institute for Educational Sciences and the National Science Foundation.

Publications
*Denotes student collaborator
Trembley, K.* & Swartz, B. A. (under review). Going beyond the standards: Implementing
research-based activities to introduce fractions.
Virmani, R., Taylor, M. W., Rumsey, C., Box, T., Hedges, M., Kazemi, E., Knapp, M. Lynch, S.,
Schwartz, K., Swartz, B. A., Weston, T., & Woods, D. (in press). Bringing Methods into
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Schools. In Tyminski, A., Kastberg, S., & Lischka, A. (Eds) Building Support for Scholarly
Practices in Mathematics Methods. Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators.
Harper, F., & Swartz, B.A. (2016). (Re)Defining smartness: Exploring multiple abilities in
elementary and secondary mathematics teacher education. Proceedings of the 38th annual
meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of
Mathematics Education. Tucson, AZ: Arizona State University.
Swartz, B. A. (2016, February 29). Making sense of factoring (Part 3): Building on prior
knowledge and connecting representations. Mathematics Teacher Blog. Stable URL:
http://www.nctm.org/Publications/Mathematics-Teacher/Blog/Making-Sense-ofFactoring-(Part-3)_-Building-on-Prior-Knowledge-and-Connecting-Representations/
Blog published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) invited piece.
Swartz, B. A. (2016, February 16). Making sense of factoring (Part 2): Using context to create
purpose and meaning. Mathematics Teacher Blog. Stable URL:
http://www.nctm.org/Publications/Mathematics-Teacher/Blog/Making-Sense-ofFactoring-(Part-2)_-Using-Context-to-Create-Purpose-and-Meaning/ Blog published by
the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) invited piece.
Swartz, B. A. (2016, February 1). Making sense of factoring (Part 1): Laying the foundation.
Mathematics Teacher Blog. Stable URL:
http://www.nctm.org/Publications/Mathematics-Teacher/Blog/Making-Sense-ofFactoring-(Part-1)_-Laying-the-Foundation/ Blog published by the National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) invited piece.
Swartz, B. A. (2016, January 19). Focus on learning, not grades. Mathematics Teacher Blog.
Stable URL: http://www.nctm.org/Publications/Mathematics-Teacher/Blog/Focuson-Learning,-Not-Grades/ Blog published by the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (NCTM) invited piece.
Fennell, F. Swartz, B. A., Kobett, B. M., & Wray, J. A. (2015). Classroom-based formative
assessments: Guiding teaching and learning. Teaching Children Mathematics: News &
Views, 21(6), 324-327. A peer-reviewed practitioners journal published by the National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
Garofalo, J., Trinter, C. P., & Swartz, B. A. (2015). Engaging with constructive and nonconstructive proofs. The Mathematics Teacher, 108(6). A peer-reviewed practitioners
journal published by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
Swartz, B. A., & Garofalo, J. (2013). Pre-service mathematics teachers growth in
incorporating technology into their teaching practices. In L. Liu (Ed.), Research
Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2013. Chesapeake, VA: SITE.
Swartz, B. A., & Garofalo, J. (2013). Pre-service mathematics teachers growth in
incorporating technology into their teaching practices. SITE conference proceedings, New
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Orleans. Received Outstanding Paper Award. This is a national conference with peerreviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A., Patel, Y., Dexter, S., & Garofalo, J. (2013) Focusing the technology leadership:
Key technologies to integrate into secondary math and science classrooms. SITE
conference proceedings, New Orleans. This is a national conference with peer-reviewed
submission process.
Garofalo, J., Fraser, V., Juersivich, N., & Kitchell, B. A. (2011). Preparing teachers to use
technology: Following our students. ISTE conference proceedings, Philadelphia, PA. This
is a national conference with peer-reviewed submission process.
Kitchell, B. A., & Garofalo, J. (2011). Software for helping students link function
representations. National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics,
Science and Technology Journal, 16(2), 38-39.
Garofalo, J., & Kitchell, B. A. (2010). Using technology to improve equity in financial decision
making. National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and
Technology Journal, 16(1), 22-23.

Conference Presentations
*Denotes student collaborator
Swartz, B. A., Lynch, S., & Enzinger, N. W. (2017, April). Teaching is Tough, but What Makes
it Complex? Implementing Complex Instruction. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting
of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Antonio, TX). This is a national
conference with peer-reviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A., & Lynch, S. (2017, April). Rethinking Groupwork: How Groupworthy Tasks
Truly Promote Collaborative Learning. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Antonio, TX). This is a national
conference with peer-reviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A., Lee, M. Y., Powell, A., Rhine, S., Wheeler, A., & Wieman, R. (2017, February).
Preparing Teachers of Mathematics for the Realities of Technology in the Classroom.
(Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher
Educators, Orlando, FL). This is a national conference with peer-reviewed submission
process.
Rumsey, C., Virmani, R., Knapp, M. Lynch, S., Schwartz, K., Swartz, B. A., & Woods, D.
(2017, February). Embedding Mathematics Teacher Preparation Courses in the PK-12
Setting. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics
Teacher Educators, Orlando, FL). This is a national conference with peer-reviewed
submission process.
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Swartz, B. A. (2016, November). Rethinking Assessment: Focusing on Student Learning, Not
Student Achievement. (Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics inaugural Innov8 Conference). This is a national conference with peerreviewed submission process.
Harper, F., & Swartz, B.A. (2016, November). (Re)Defining Smartness: Exploring Multiple
Abilities in Elementary and Secondary Mathematics Teacher Education. (Poster
presentation at the annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International
Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education). This is an international conference
with peer-reviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A. (2016, November). Not Graded?! Why do it? Focusing on Learning, Not Grades.
(Presentation at the Regional Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics, Philadelphia, PA). This is a regional conference with peer-reviewed
submission process.
Swartz, B. A., & Lynch, S. (2016, November). Engaging the UDL Principles through the
Standards for Mathematical Practice. (Presentation at the Regional Meeting of the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Philadelphia, PA). This is a regional
conference with peer-reviewed submission process.
Graybeal, C. D., & Swartz, B. A. (2016, October). Visual Mathematics: What is it and why we
Should Use it? (Presentation at the annual McDaniel College Universal Design for
Learning Conference). This is a regional conference with a peer-reviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A., Lutz, C.,* Mason, A.,* & Powers, B.* (2016, October). Teaching is Tough, but
what makes it complex? Implementing Complex Instruction in the Elementary
Classroom. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Maryland Council of Teachers
of Mathematics, Pasadena, MD). This is a regional conference with a peer-reviewed
submission process.
Graybeal, C. D., & Swartz, B. A. (2016, October). Visual Mathematics in Middle School.
(Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Maryland Council of Teachers of
Mathematics, Pasadena, MD). This is a regional conference with a peer-reviewed submission
process.
Taylor, N.* & Swartz, B. A. (2016, March). It's Not Graded?! Why Do It? Let's Focus on
Learning, Not Grades. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Council of
Teachers of Mathematics, Richmond, VA). This is a regional conference with a peerreviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A., Lischka, A., & VanIngen, S. (2016, January). DBR: A Scholarly Approach to
Teaching What it Means for New [and Veteran] MTEs. (Presentation at the Annual
Meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Irvine, CA). This is a
national conference with peer-reviewed submission process.
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McCoy, A., Fennell, F., Kobett, B. M., Wray, J., Swartz, B. A., Utley, J., Reeder, S., & Webel, C.
(2016, January). The Elementary Mathematics Specialist Movement: Maintaining
Momentum. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Mathematics
Teacher Educators, Irvine, CA). This is a national conference with peer-reviewed submission
process.
Swartz, B. A. & Graybeal, C. D. (2015, October). How the Standards for Mathematical Practice
fit with the Principles of UDL: Choosing high-quality math tasks to meet the needs
of all learners. (Presentation at the annual McDaniel College Universal Design for
Learning Conference). This is a regional conference with a peer-reviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A. & Taylor, N.* (2015, October). It's Not Graded?! Why Do It? Let's Focus on
Learning, Not Grades. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Maryland Council
of Teachers of Mathematics, Baltimore, MD). This is a regional conference with a peerreviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A. (2015, September). Intervention Project in Elementary Methods Course. (Invited
poster presentation at the NSF-funded Scholarly Inquiry & Practices Conference). This
is a national conference with 40 fully-funded participants.
Fennell, F., Kobett, B. M., Wray, J. A., & Swartz, B. A. (2015, February). Elementary
Mathematics Specialists: roles, responsibilities and impact. Implications for teacher
education, and professional development. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Orlando). This is a national conference
with peer-reviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A. (2014, November). Students Reveal How Ongoing Assessments Helped them
Learn Math. (Presentation at the Regional Meeting of the National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics, Richmond, VA). This is a regional conference with peer-reviewed
submission process.
Pinter, H. H., & Swartz, B. A. (2014, November). Lesson Study Utilizing a Measure of
Standards-Based Teaching Practices. (Presentation at the Regional Meeting of the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Richmond, VA). This is a regional
conference with peer-reviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A. & Graybeal, C. D. (2014, October). UDL in Your Math Teaching. (Presentation at
the annual McDaniel College Universal Design for Learning Conference). This is a
regional conference with a peer-reviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A. (2014, October). Assessment as a Means for Feedback, Not Grades!
(Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Maryland Council of Teachers of
Mathematics, Baltimore, MD). This is a regional conference with a peer-reviewed submission
process.

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Pinter, H. H., & Swartz, B. A. (2014, April). Lesson Study Utilizing A Measure of Standardsbased Teaching Practices. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Council
of Teachers of Mathematics, New Orleans). This is a national conference with peerreviewed submission process.
Berry, R. Q., Swartz, B. A., & Pinter, H. H. (2014, February). Using a Multidimensional
Observation Instrument to Support Pre-Service In-Service Teachers Development of
Standards-Based Instructional Practices. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Irvine). This is a national conference with
peer-reviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A. (2013, April). Engaging with existence proofs in middle and high school
classrooms. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics, Denver). This is a national conference with peer-reviewed submission
process.
Swartz, B. A. (2013, March). Pre-service mathematics teachers growth in incorporating
technology into their teaching practices. (Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of
Society for Instructional Technology in Teacher Education, New Orleans). This is a
national conference with peer-reviewed submission process.
Swartz, B. A., Patel, Y., Dexter, S., & Garofalo, J. (2013, March). Focusing the technology
leadership: Key technologies to integrate into secondary math and science classrooms.
(Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of Society for Instructional Technology in
Teacher Education, New Orleans). This is a national conference with peer-reviewed
submission process.
Swartz, B. A. (2013, February). Capturing Changes in Secondary Mathematics Pre-Service
Teacherss Teaching Quality Preliminary Results. (Paper presentation at the annual
Curry Research Conference, Charlottesville, VA).
Trinter, C. P., Swartz, B. A. & Garofalo, J. (2013, January). Using Simulations to Foster PreService Mathematics Teachers Self-Assessment. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting
of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Orlando). This is a national
conference with peer-reviewed submission process.
Patel, Y., & Swartz, B. A. (2012, December). Probeware and Spreadsheets: Key Technologies
for Every Secondary Science and Math Classroom. (Presentation at the Annual
Meeting of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education).
Garofalo, J., Kitchell, B. A., & Trinter, C. P. (2012, April). Thinking Flexibly with
Representations. (Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics, Philadelphia).

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Garofalo, J., Juersivich, N., & Kitchell, B. A. (2011, June). Preparing Mathematics Teachers to
Use Technology. (Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the International Society
for Technology in Education, Philadelphia).
Garofalo, J. & Kitchell, B. A. (2011, March). Preparing Mathematics Teachers to Use Dynamic
Representations. (Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association
of Teacher Education, Sweet Briar, VA).

Student Presentations
Thompson, T. (2016, September). Preparing Mathematics Teachers to Use Dynamic
Representations. (Presentation at the Association of Maryland Mathematics Teacher
Educators Annual Early Career Teaching Conference, Greenspring, MD).
Mason, A., & Lutz, C. (2016, September). Teaching is Tough, but What Makes it Complex?
Implementing Complex Instruction. (Presentation at the Association of Maryland
Mathematics Teacher Educators Annual Early Career Teaching Conference,
Greenspring, MD).
Howard, J., & Mason, A. (2016, September). How can we get students to practice their facts?
(Presentation at the Association of Maryland Mathematics Teacher Educators Annual
Early Career Teaching Conference, Greenspring, MD).
Koslak, V. (2015, September). Implementing the Mathematical Practices with the Pythagorean
Theorem. (Presentation at the Association of Maryland Mathematics Teacher
Educators Annual Early Career Teaching Conference, Owings Mills, MD).

Grants, Awards, And Other Recognition

Faculty Technology Committee Small Grant ($500) Spring 2016 to purchase Go-Pro
Cameras and body mounts for my students to wear in the classroom so that I could
video record lessons from the students perspective.
STaR Fellow (2014) The Service, Teaching and Research (STaR) Program is a 1-year
induction program for early career mathematics educators working at institutions of
higher education. The program was initiated through a grant from the National
Science Foundation. It includes a 5-day summer institute, academic year networking
via electronic means, and a follow-up session in conjunction with the annual meeting
of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE). Eligibility is limited to
new faculty with a doctorate in mathematics education in their first or second year of a
tenure track appointment as a mathematics educator at a U.S. institution of higher
education. Admission is competitive as space is limited to 30 Fellows.
Faculty Technology Committee Small Grant ($1,000) Fall 2013 to purchase probeware and
TINspire handheld calculators for use in teacher preparation courses
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Faculty Development Grant ($1,665) Spring 2014 to travel to New Orleans, LA to present at
the NCTM Annual Conference and Fall 2014 to travel to Richmond, VA to present at
the NCTM Regional Conference
SITE 2013 Outstanding Paper Award for Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers Growth in
Incorporating Technology into their Teaching Practices

Professional Association Memberships

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE)
Association of Maryland Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMMTE)
Maryland Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM)
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE)

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