Education

• 2009: Ed.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
• 1994: M.Ed. Mathematics Education, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR
• 1980: B.S. Secondary Mathematics Education, Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, AR

Recent Appointments

• 2012 - Present: Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, College of Education, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA
• 2011 - 2012: Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, College of Education, Louisiana Tech University; Ruston, LA
• 2010 - 2011: Nineth Grade Mathematics Instructor, Magnolia Junior High School, Magnolia, AR

Selected Publications/Presentations

• July 2013: Accepted to present at the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics in Denver, CO
• June 2013: Accepted to present at the National CGI Conference in Des Moines, Iowa
• November 2012: Accepted to present at the Arkansas Curriculum Conference, Little Rock, AR
• October 2012: Presenter at the Regional NCTM conference in Dallas, TX, Summing it Up
• Nielsen, L. (2011) What is CGI? Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics quarterly publication.