#Dr porter bsu email professional
I can help in-service teachers implement best instructional practices and can advise them on where to obtain quality professional development. Prior to coming to Boise State, I worked as a math teacher and coach in both the West Ada School District and the Boise School District. In addition, I serve as a specialist for the ROOT (Researching Order of Teaching) project. I am the Program Coordinator for the GC-MILL (Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Instruction, Learning and Leadership) as well as the lead of the Math Leadership Network within the Regional Math Center.
I am passionate about serving teachers and providing high quality, engaging and practical professional development. I work in the Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundational Studies department and in the Boise State Regional Math Center. Also, I can help those looking for an evaluator or methodologist to join an effort to seek external funding or fill a role on an already-funded project. I can help those seeking assistance with collecting data, designing methods for projects, evaluating programs, or identifying appropriate analytical procedures for collected information. Also, I am the Director of the Program Evaluation and Research Lab (PEARL) and the Director of the Master’s in Program Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics (PEMS) program. I work on several grants that focus on improving the lives of others, as well as help fund doctoral students in their own educational pursuits. My work involves finding better ways to measure, analyze, and evaluate latent constructs, most often with a goal of reducing disparities for marginalized populations.
Thus, I am a methodologist – that is, I have advanced training in statistics, psychometrics, research methods, and program evaluation.
Over the past 15 years I have been committed to applied research, and I have learned to use methodological tools in various disciplines for practical applications in a variety of topics of interest. I value the unique backgrounds and expertise each individual brings to the table and enjoy collaborating as a thinking partner as we strive collectively to better serve students throughout their education.Īfter a very eclectic work history with training in computer science, math, business, and statistics, I arrived at Boise State in 2015. I love having conversations about pedagogy, leadership, culture, coaching, and professional learning. I can offer coaching support and professional learning to pre- and in-service teachers as they implement the art and science of teaching.
I can help K-12 pre-service teachers navigate and find great joy in their journey of becoming a teacher. Prior to working at Boise State, I directed the Idaho Coaching Network, a statewide network that provided professional development and coaching to teachers in every district across the state or Idaho, and before that, I taught elementary school in the Nampa School District. In addition to teaching, I serve as a liaison for interns in the field, supporting and coaching seniors as they enter the education profession, and I work as a Regional Math Specialist for the ROOT (Researching the Order of Teaching) project. I am passionate about empowering pre-service and in-service teachers to grow their self-efficacy, implement best instructional practices, and embrace the journey of becoming masters of their craft. I work in the Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundational Studies department at Boise State, teaching professional year courses for K-8 students.