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 live casino 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 live casino of her students.
Mandi is also the Director of the Raggio Center for Advancement in (w88 live casino)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 live casino.
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Ph.D., STEM w88 live casino, University of Nevada, Reno, 2021
M.Ed., w88 live casino, University of Nevada, Reno, 2007
B.S., Secondary w88 live casino- Biological Science, University of Nevada, Reno, 2002
Professional Experience
2022-present w88 live casino Associate Professor/Master Teacher, NevadaTeach
2022-present Director, Raggio Center for Advancement in (w88 live casino)2
2021-2022 w88 live casino Assistant Professor/Master Teacher, NevadaTeach
2016-2021 Lecturer II/w88 live casino Teacher, NevadaTeach
2009-2016 7th-8th grade w88 live casino Teacher/Department Lead, Washoe County School District
2007-2009 Instructional Coach, w88 live casino District
2003-2007 7th-12th grade w88 live casino Teacher, Washoe County School District
Presentations on scholarship of w88 live casino and learning
w88 live casino, 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 live casino o the National Association for Research in w88 live casino Teaching (NARST). Vancouver, BC, Canada.
w88 live casino, E. X., Beckam, M., w88 live casino, M. (2022). Understanding w88 live casino retention and career decision-making of undergraduate pre-service teachers. A paper presented at the annual conference of the American w88 live casino (AERA). San Diego, CA.
w88 live casino, M., w88 live casino, M., de los Santos E. X. (2020). Undergraduate mathematics and w88 live casino students’ decision making and motivations in choosing a major and career. A poster presented at the annual conference of the American w88 live casino (AERA). San Francisco, CA. (w88 live casino Canceled)
w88 live casino, M., Beckam, M., de los Santos E. X. (2020). Student voices: The role of program resources in retaining future mathematics and w88 live casino educators. A round table discussion presented at the annual conference of the American w88 live casino (AERA). San Francisco, CA. (w88 live casino Canceled)
w88 live casino, M., w88 live casino, M., de los Santos E. X. (2020). Exploring how early classroom experiences help develop a teacher identity in undergraduate w88 live casino students. A paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association for Research in w88 live casino Teaching (NARST). Portland, OR. (w88 live casino Canceled)
Carey, K. & w88 live casino, M. (2019). Incorporating agricultural sciences into UTeach step w88 live casino. w88 live casino National UTeach w88 live casino. Austin, TX.
w88 live casino, M., w88 live casino, M. (2018). Empowering the Novice: Supporting the Next Generation of w88 live casino Teachers. Presented at National w88 live casino Teachers Association Regional Conference. Reno, NV.
w88 live casino, M. & Phillips, S. (2018). The role of argumentation in project-based w88 live casino. w88 live casino National w88 live casino
Publication
w88 live casino, M. M. (2021). Teachers’ knowledge, beliefs, and experiences in supporting w88 live casino to become scientifically literate citizens: A community of practice perspective. [Ph.D., w88 live casino, Reno].
Honors and Awards
University of Nevada, Reno Honor the Best, ASUN Service w88 live casino Award, 2022
University of Nevada, Reno Community Engaged w88 live casino Fellowship, 2022
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NVTC 101: Step 1: Inquiry Approaches to w88 live casino
NVTC 102: Step 2: Inquiry Based Lesson Design
NVTC 401: Project Based Instruction
NVTC 491: Apprentice w88 live casino A
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Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program: w88 live casino Methods