Summary
Mandi Collins is a Science Master Teacher for NevadaTeach. Among the many facets of her role, Mandi’s position as an undergraduate instructor fulfills her desire to support the w88 online game and success of future educators in STEM. After teaching science in the secondary classroom for more than 13 years, she joined the NevadaTeach team. She teaches NevadaTeach courses, organizes and coordinates field experiences, supervises apprentice teachers, and supports NevadaTeach induction with recent graduates. Along with the other NevadaTeach faculty, Mandi ensures that the successes of NevadaTeach continue as a quality teacher preparation program for STEM education.Mandi strives to model a safe, respectful and productive classroom environment to support the academic and personal w88 online game of her students.
Mandi is also the Director of the Raggio Center for Advancement in (w88 online game)2. This administrative component of her role is focused on promoting the Center by building synergistic partnerships that will advance teaching and learning through educational research and maximized engagement and outreach in STEM w88 online game.
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Ph.D., STEM w88 online game, University of Nevada, Reno, 2021
M.Ed., w88 online game, University of Nevada, Reno, 2007
B.S., Secondary w88 online game- Biological Science, University of Nevada, Reno, 2002
Professional Experience
2022-present w88 online game Associate Professor/Master Teacher, NevadaTeach
2022-present Director, Raggio Center for Advancement in (w88 online game)2
2021-2022 w88 online game Assistant Professor/Master Teacher, NevadaTeach
2016-2021 Lecturer II/w88 online game Teacher, NevadaTeach
2009-2016 7th-8th grade w88 online game Teacher/Department Lead, Washoe County School District
2007-2009 Instructional Coach, w88 online game District
2003-2007 7th-12th grade w88 online game Teacher, Washoe County School District
Presentations on scholarship of w88 online game and learning
w88 online game, M., de los Santos E. X. (2022). Developing scientifically literate citizenship: Self-efficacy beliefs of an interdisciplinary community of practice. A paper presented at the annual w88 online game o the National Association for Research in w88 online game Teaching (NARST). Vancouver, BC, Canada.
w88 online game, E. X., Beckam, M., w88 online game, M. (2022). Understanding w88 online game retention and career decision-making of undergraduate pre-service teachers. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American w88 online game (AERA). San Diego, CA.
w88 online game, M., w88 online game, M., de los Santos E. X. (2020). Undergraduate mathematics and w88 online game students’ decision making and motivations in choosing a major and career. A poster presented at the annual conference of the American w88 online game (AERA). San Francisco, CA. (w88 online game Canceled)
w88 online game, M., Beckam, M., de los Santos E. X. (2020). Student voices: The role of program resources in retaining future mathematics and w88 online game educators. A round table discussion presented at the annual conference of the American w88 online game (AERA). San Francisco, CA. (w88 online game Canceled)
w88 online game, M., w88 online game, M., de los Santos E. X. (2020). Exploring how early classroom experiences help develop a teacher identity in undergraduate w88 online game students. A paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association for Research in w88 online game Teaching (NARST). Portland, OR. (w88 online game Canceled)
Carey, K. & w88 online game, M. (2019). Incorporating agricultural sciences into UTeach step w88 online game. w88 online game National UTeach w88 online game. Austin, TX.
w88 online game, M., w88 online game, M. (2018). Empowering the Novice: Supporting the Next Generation of w88 online game Teachers. Presented at National w88 online game Teachers Association Regional Conference. Reno, NV.
w88 online game, M. & Phillips, S. (2018). The role of argumentation in project-based w88 online game. w88 online game National w88 online game
Publication
w88 online game, M. M. (2021). Teachers’ knowledge, beliefs, and experiences in supporting w88 online game to become scientifically literate citizens: A community of practice perspective. [Ph.D., w88 online game, Reno].
Honors and Awards
University of Nevada, Reno Honor the Best, ASUN Service w88 online game Award, 2022
University of Nevada, Reno Community Engaged w88 online game Fellowship, 2022
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NVTC 101: Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to w88 online game
NVTC 102: Step 2: Inquiry Based Lesson Design
NVTC 401: Project Based Instruction
NVTC 491: Apprentice w88 online game A
NVTC 492: Apprentice w88 online game B
Other w88 online game
Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program: w88 online game Methods