Katie J. Waddell

• Concepts/Methods of Instruction: Mathematics (ECED 209)
• Foundations of Education (EDCR 106)
• Professional Seminar (EDCR 401 & GEDU 690)
• Child Development Theory and Practice (ECED 104)

University of Virginia, Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, 2023

• Capstone Dissertation: An Examination of Elementary Teachers’ Mathematical Quality of Instruction and Use of Instructional Resources

Gannon University, M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, 2014     

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, B.S. in Early Childhood & Elementary Education, Mathematics Concentration, 2010

Professional Teaching Certifications:

• Pennsylvania Instructional II Early Childhood N-3
• Pennsylvania Instructional II Elementary K-6
• Pennsylvania Instructional II Mid-Level Mathematics 6-9

• Hock, M., & Waddell, K. J. (2024). Elevating elementary math instruction. Educational Leadership, 82(2). https://www.ascd.org/el/articles/elevating-elementary-math-instruction

National Conference Presentations

• Waddell, K. J. & Parten, H. (2024, September 25-28). Unpacking word problems: Using metacognitive modeling to support student sense-making. [Session] National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.
• Waddell. K. J. & Karns, S. (2024, September 25) Improving the Quality of Elementary Mathematics Instruction Through the Strategic Adoption and Implementation of High-Quality Mathematics Curriculum. [Session] National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
• Thomas, C. & Waddell, K. J. (2024, February 8-10). Using simulations as approximations to build equitable mathematics discourse practices with elementary teacher candidates. [Report]. Annual Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Conference, Orlando, FL.
• Girvin, K., Stupiansky, N. & Waddell, K. J. (2010, November 3-6). Ten easy ways to integrate mathematics into the school day. [Session]. National Association for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA.