(Abbreviated Vitae)

  e-mail: donrob@twcny.rr.com
web site:  http://mathbits.com
college web site:  http://mrsroberts.com


International Society for Technology in Education Outstanding Educator (2005)

(National Winner)

Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
Secondary Mathematics - New York State (2002)
 

Academic Degrees

  • CAS - Educational Administration - SUNYC at Oswego - SDA certified (summa cum laude)
  • MS - Secondary Education Mathematics - SUNYC at Oswego (magna cum laude)
  • BS - Secondary Education Mathematics - SUNYC at Oswego (magna cum laude)

Professional Experience

  • Mathematics Instructor - Cayuga Community College (2002-present)
  • Mathematics Instructor - State University of New York College at Oswego (2005)
           •  Pre-Calculus, Calculus 1, Calculus 1 Lab
  • Teacher of Secondary Mathematics and Computer Programming - Liverpool High School   (Liverpool, New York) (1972-2005 retired)    Courses taught: 
    • AP Calculus AB and BC (20+ yrs)
    • Pre-Calculus Honors and Academic
    • Math A and  Math B
    • Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry all levels
    • CORD Math 2 and 3 
      * Riding Club Advisor (1972-1980)
    • Laptop courses in Pre-Calculus,
      Math B, Advanced Algebra
    • Computer Science - BASIC, QuickBASIC, Turbo C++, MS Visual C++, Java
    • On-line Course Visual C++
      * Computer Club Advisor (1990-2005)
  • T3 Regional Trainer for Texas Instruments (2005-present)
  • TFAS (Technology For All Students) Trainer for Texas Instruments (2001-2005)
  • NYSUT Graphing Calculator Trainer for New York State (2001) 
  • On-Line Virtual School Teacher (2000-2002 school closed) with
       The Virtual School @ Liverpool - "Introduction to Computer Programming in C++"
  • Consultant and Web Developer for the New York State Regents Exam Prep Center
       web site (sections on Mathematics A, Mathematics B, Algebra, Geometry, Advanced
       Algebra/Trigonometry), developed by a Title III Technology Literacy Challenge Grant
       through Oswego City School District  (1999-present)
  • Web Developer and Creator of the MathBits web site (http://mathbits.com) to assist
       educators and students in various areas related to mathematics and computer programming
       (1998-present)
  • Web Developer and Creator of the Mrs. Roberts' School Pages web site
        (http://mrsroberts.com) for students in Mrs. Roberts' classes (1998-present).
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  • Presenter - "Math and the Movies" - T3 Regional Conference - Rochester, NY (2007)
  • Presenter - "Math and the Movies" - Hudson Mohawk Valley Mathematics Conference
         Presentation - Schenectady, NY (2007)
  • Presenter - "The Graphing Calculator as a Team Player" - St. Lawrence Mathematics
         Conference Presentation - Ogdensburg, NY (2007)
  • Presenter - "Math and the Movies" - St. Lawrence Mathematics Conference Presentation -
         Ogdensburg, NY (2007)
  • Presenter - "Energizing the New Math Curricula", Workshop - Potsdam, NY (2007)
  • Presenter - "Math and the Movies" - AMTNYS Fall Conference Presentation -
         Saratoga, NY (2006)
  • Presenter - "Algebra - Energizing Intermediate Math", Workshops - Oswego, NY (2006)
  • Presenter - "Using QUIA in Mathematics", - Syracuse (2006)
  • Presenter - "Number Sense - Energizing Intermediate Math", Workshops - Oswego, NY (2006)
  • Presenter - "Finding Your Way Around the Graphing Calculator", Workshops - Syracuse,
         NY (2006)
  • Presenter - "Peripheral Goodies for the Graphing Calculator", Workshop - Syracuse, NY (2006)
  • Presenter - "The Graphing Calculator as a Team Player", AMTRA and T3 Conference -
         Rochester, NY (2006)    
    Presenter -
    "Infusing the Graphing Calculator into Math A and Math B", Workshops - Oswego,
         NY (2006)
  • Presenter - "Math From the Stars: Star Trek and Star Wars", St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES
         Mathematics Conference - Ogdensburg, NY (2006)
  • Presenter - "Energizing Math A and Math B", Workshops - Oswego, NY (2006)
  • Presenter - "Math From the Stars:  Star Trek and Star Wars", AMTNYS Fall Conference
         Presentation - , - Buffalo, NY (2005)
  • Presenter - "Working with TI-89 Titanium and Voyage 200", Workshops - Syracuse, Oswego
        (2005)
  • Presenter - "More Graphing Calculator Activities for Math B and Beyond - and the Robot" -
         T3 Regional Conference, Utica College, Utica, NY (2005)
  • Presenter - "Finding Your Way Around the Graphing Calculator - Math A", Workshop -
         Utica, NY (2005)
  • Presenter - "Using the Graphing Calculator in Math B", Workshop  - Utica, NY (2005)
  • Presenter - "My Graphing Calculator - More Than Just for Math", Syracuse, NY (2004)
  • Presenter - "My Graphing Calculator:  More Than Just Math", NYSCATE Fall Conference
          Presentation - Rochester, NY (2004)
  • Presenter - "Engaging (NEW) Activities for Math A and Math B", AMTNYS Fall Conference
         Presentation - - RyeBrook, NY (2004)
  • Consultant - NASA Research for Mathematical Materials and Technology (2004)
  • Presenter - "Activities for the TI-83+ Graphing Calculator (Math A and Math B)" Workshop -
         Syracuse, NY (2004)

  • Attendee - TFAS Regional Meeting for Trainers - Syracuse, NY (2004)
  • Presenter - "Activities for the Graphing Calculator", - Oswego County Distance Learning
         Fiber Network Workshop, Phoenix, NY site (2004)
  • Presenter - "Geometer's Sketchpad 4 and TI-83+ GeoMaster" - Oswego County
         Distance Learning Fiber Network Workshop, Phoenix, NY site (2004)
  • Consultant - Editorial Advisory Board, "The Volume Library" Revision (mathematics
        section), Southwestern Company (2004).
  • Presenter - Guest Speaker: "Teachers Multi-Tasking Technology" - SUNYCO
           (2004)
  • Presenter - "Blending the NYSED Graphing Calculator Guidelines into Math A and Math B"
        
     NYSAMS Spring Conference - Albany, NY (2004)
  • Presenter - "Graphing Calculator Activities (TI-83+) for Math A and Math B", Hudson-Mohawk
          Valley Area Mathematics Conference Presentation - Delmar, NY (2004)
  • Presenter - "My Favorite Activities at the Math A Level", AMTNYS Fall Conference
          Presentation - Syracuse, NY (2003)
  • Presenter - "Web Page Development using TI-Connect and Microsoft Front Page", Workshop -
         Oswego, NY (2003)
  • Consultant - NASA Mathematics Curricular Standards Quilt, graphing calculator lesson
         evaluation (2003)
  • Presenter - "Using the CBL and CBR with the TI-83+ Graphing Calculator",  Workshop -
         Syracuse, NY (2003)
  • Attendee - T3 and TFAS Regional Conference for Trainers - Albany, NY (summer 2003)
  • Presenter - "Math A, the Graphing Calculator, and the Regents Prep Web Site" - AMTNYS
         Summer Conference Presentations - Potsdam (2003)   
  • Presenter - "Math B, the Graphing Calculator, and the Regents Prep Web Site" - AMTNYS
         Summer Conference Presentations - Potsdam (2003)   
  • Presenter - T3 Professional Development Workshops - "Using the TI-83+ Graphing
         Calculator", 4 day workshop at SUNY Brockport, NY (summer 2003) 
  • Consultant - New York State Education Department - "MathematicsKey Idea Module
          Development"  (Key Idea Tasks to Enhance Success (KITES)) (2002-2003)
  • Presenter - "Using the Graphing Calculator in Math A and Math B" Workshops
          - Phoenix, NY (2003)
  • Presenter - "Strategies for Using Technology in the Mathematics Classroom Workshop
          Series" - Liverpool, NY (2003 - Laptop computer, graphing calculator, and internet)
  • Attendee - T3 and TFAS Regional Conference for Trainers - Albany (summer 2002)
  • Presenter - Tompkins County Community College 3-Day Summer Workshops (2002)
         "Introduction to the Graphing Calculator"
         "The Graphing Calculator in Math A"
         "Energizing Math A"
  • Presenter - "The Graphing Calculator in Math B - My Six Favorite Activities",  AMTNYS
          Conference Presentation - Nevelle Conference Center (2002)
  • Presenter - "Using Applications with the TI-83+ (and TI-83+SE) Graphing Calculator",  T3
         
     Regional Conference Presentation - Syracuse, NY (2002)
  • Presenter - Onondaga Community College 4-Day Summer Workshops (2002)
         "The Graphing Calculator in Math A"
         "Strategies for Motivating Skill Development and Applied Learning in Math A"
         "The Graphing Calculator in Math B"
         "Strategies for Motivating Skill Development and Applied Learning in Math B"   
  • Presenter - "The Graphing Calculator for Middle School and Math A", Workshop -
         Weedsport, NY (2002)
  • Presenter - "The Graphing Calculator in Math B Workshops" - Oswego Teachers'
          Center, Mexico, NY (2002)
  • Presenter - "Navigating the Regents Prep Web Site (and other Math Goodies)"
         - Math Symposium, Watertown, NY (2002)
  • Presenter - "Strategies for Motivating Skill Development and Applied Learning in Math A"
         Workshops - Elmira, NY (2002), Syracuse, NY (2002)
  • Presenter - "The Graphing Calculator in Math A" Workshop Series - Liverpool, NY
          (2001, 2003)
  • Presenter - "The Graphing Calculator in Math A for Special Education Teachers
         Workshop Series" - Liverpool, NY (2001, 2003)
  • Presenter - "The Graphing Calculator: Foundations of Math A and Math B"
         - 3-Day Summer NYSUT sponsored workshop (2001) - Syracuse, NY
  • Web Developer - "Public Science Day 2001" - Phoenix Central School District (2001)      
  • Presenter - Onondaga Community College Summer Workshop
          "The Graphing Calculator in Math A and Math B" (2001)
  • Presenter - OCM BOCES Model Schools 3-Day Summer Workshops (2001)
        "Introduction to the Graphing Calculator"
        "The Graphing Calculator in Math A"
        "The Graphing Calculator in Math B"
  • Consultant for NASA Space Mathematics Grant (2000) - developed by SUNYC
         at Oswego, NY
  • Web Developer - "Public Science Day 2000" - Phoenix Central School District (2000)
  • Consultant for NSF Graphing Calculator Grant (1998) - developed by SUNYC
         at Oswego, NY
  • Presenter - "Teaching Mathematics in Block Scheduling" Workshops (1999)
  • Member of Onondaga Community College Tech Prep Consortium for Applied 
         Mathematics (1996-present)
  • Member of NYS Variance Regents Examinations Development Team
        Applied Math 2 Regents- June, 1997
        Applied Math 3 Regents- June, 1998- January, 1999- June, 1999
  • Presenter - Tech Prep Summer 3-Day Institutes for Teachers at OCC
        
    Applied Math 1 and 2 (1997)
        Applied Math 1, 2 and 3 (1998)
        Applied Math 2 and 3 (1999)
  • Presenter - conference presentations on the Graphing Calculator: TI-82, TI-83, TI-83+,
        CBL, Applications, Computer Connectivity (prior to 2000) 
  • Contributing Author - The Integration of Mathematics, Science and Technology-An
         Interactive Workbook
    (1999)
  • System Operator - trained operator - NOVELL Netware (ICLAS)  - Windows NT 4.0
  • Recipient of local area Grants for Curriculum Development

Professional Associations

  • Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State (AMTNYS)
         Professional Services Committee - Scholarship Selections (1992 - present)
  • Phi Delta Kappa Honorary Educational Fraternity (PDK) - Chapter 0172
         Vice President for Membership (1991-2002), VP for Program (1989 -1990)
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
  • Council of Presidential Awardees in Mathematics (CPAM)
  • New York State Computers and Technology in Education (NYSCATE)
  • New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)
         United Liverpool Faculty Association (ULFA)

Recognitions

... since 1990

  • Rochester Institute of Technology Outstanding Teacher Award (2007)
  • International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Outstanding Educator (2005)
  • NYSCATE Lee Bryant Outstanding New York State Technologist Award (2004)
  • Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (2002)
    Category:  Secondary Mathematics - New York State
  • Tufts University Outstanding Teacher Award (1999)
  • Technology Club of Syracuse Outstanding Teacher Award (1997)
  • Liverpool High School Teacher of the Year (1997)
  • Fredonia Special Teacher Recognition Award (1994)
  • University of Chicago Outstanding Teacher Award (1993)
  • Liverpool High School House 4 Teacher of the Year (1990)

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