Dr. Angia Macomber

• Biography
• Accomplishments
• Vitae

Vitae PDF: Dr. Angia Macomber's Printable Vitae

Angia Macomber

Education Department
Taylor University
236 W Reade Ave
Upland, IN 46989-1001

Voice: (765) 998-4874
Fax: (270) 778-8858 
E-mail: anmacomber@taylor.edu 

EDUCATION

Ph.D., 2003 Michigan State University
Major: Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy
Emphasis: Mathematics Education
Dissertation: Understanding algebra and functions: An exploration of the learning experiences of previously unsuccessful students in Core-Plus Course 1A

1991 & 1993 University of Kansas
Mathematics Education (additional graduate studies)

B.A., 1990 University of Kansas
Mathematics

M.Ed., 1988 Rutgers University – Graduate School of Education
Language Education

B.A., 1986 University of Iowa
French & Philosophy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

2011–present Professor of Education
Educational Psychology, Perspectives on Diversity, Diversity in the Classroom, Conversations on Race
Taylor University Upland, IN

2005–2011 Associate Professor of Education
Granted Tenure, August 2007
Educational Psychology, Supervision of Field Experience Lab (Tutoring), Perspectives on Diversity, Diversity in the Classroom, Diversity in the Classroom—Philippines, Conversations on Race, Supervision of Student Teachers, Urban Multicultural Practicum, Elementary Education Senior Capstone, Supervision of Field Experience Lab (Reading)
Taylor University Upland, IN

2003-2005 Assistant Professor of Education
Educational Psychology, Supervision of Field Experience Lab (Tutoring), Supervision of Student Teachers, Urban Multicultural Practicum
Taylor University Upland, IN

1999-2003 Instructor of Education
Educational Psychology, Supervision of Field Experience Lab (Tutoring), Supervision of Student Teachers, Microcomputers in Educational Settings, Computer Applications in Elementary Education, Elementary Education Senior Capstone
Taylor University Upland, IN

1998–1999 Mathematics Teacher, Grades 9–12
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Probability-Statistics
Burris Laboratory School – Ball State University Muncie, IN

1992-1998 Graduate teaching assistant, instructor, and research assistant
Department of Teacher Education, Off-Campus Credit Program, Post B.A. Program, and Mathematics Department
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

1990–1992 Mathematics Teacher, Grades 9–12
Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, French 5 (independent study)
Jefferson West High School Meriden, KS

Summer 1991 Adjunct Computer Instructor
Introduction to Appleworks: Word processing, spreadsheets & databases
Highland Community College Meriden, KS

Spring 1989 Adjunct French Instructor
Conversational French
South Dakota State University Brookings, SD

Spring 1988 French Teacher, Grade 6
Introduction to French Language & Culture
Hammarskjold Junior High School East Brunswick, NJ

PAPERS & RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Macomber, A (2011, October). A constructivist approach to broadening pre-service teachers’ perspectives on diversity. Presentation at the 2011 Diversity Research Symposium at Ball State University, Muncie, IN, October 29, 2011.

Macomber, A (2010, November). Broadening pre-service teachers’ perspectives on diversity. Presentation at the 20th annual international conference of the National Association for Multicultural Educators, Las Vegas, NV, November 5, 2010.

Macomber, A (2010, October). Moving pre-service teachers forward in their perspectives on diversity. Presentation at the annual teacher education conference of the Association of Teacher Educators – Indiana, Nashville, IN, October 17, 2010.

Macomber, A. (2006, March). The culture of mathematical power: The need for math educators to explicitly teach students the rules. Presentation at the Indiana section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America, Upland, IN, March 17, 2006.

Macomber, A., Rosenthal, B., & Amiri, L. (2006, January). The culture of mathematical power and teacher education: Promoting mathematics learning by explicitly teaching the rules. Presentation at the tenth annual conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Tampa, FL, January 28, 2006.

Macomber, A., & Rosenthal, B. (2005, April). The culture of mathematical power: Explicitly teaching students the rules. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Anaheim, CA, April 9, 2005.

Lampert, M., & Eshelman, A. S. (1995, April). Using technology to prepare effective and responsible educators: The case of interactive multimedia in mathematics methods courses. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.

SELECTED WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS

August 2011 - Awkward Questions: What to Say?
Presentation at Adoption Mini-conference—Grand Rapids, Michigan

August 2010 - Are We Meeting the Technology Needs of the Taylor Professor? Co-facilitator with Dr. John Moore 8th Annual Teaching for Technology Conference—Taylor University

August 2010 - Helping Your Adopted Haitian Kids Build a Healthy Racial Identity
Presentation at Adoption Mini-conference—Grand Rapids, Michigan

April 2010 - Identity Issues in Transracial Adoption
Presentation to IAS370 Conversations About Race class—Taylor University

May 2009 - Characteristics of 4- to 6-year-olds
Characteristics of 7- to 9-year-olds
Presentations for Camp Indy summer staff training

April 2009 - Identity Issues in Transracial Adoption
Presentation to IAS370 Conversations About Race class—Taylor University

October 2008 - Short-Term International Teaching Experiences Can Enrich and Enhance Your Professional and Personal Life! Co-presenter with Dr. Ron Benbow and Dr. Pam Medows
Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference

August 2008 - Engaging Students with StudyMate Learning Activities
6th Annual Teaching for Technology Conference—Taylor University

August 2008 - Student Laptops in the Classroom: Ban ’Em or Embrace ’Em? Panelist
6th Annual Teaching for Technology Conference—Taylor University

August 2007 - Creating Blackboard Tests using Respondus and Effective Use of Online Testing
5th Annual Teaching for Technology Conference—Taylor University

August 2007 - Dealing with Student Laptops in Class, Co-presenter with Dr. Jeff Cramer
5th Annual Teaching for Technology Conference—Taylor University

April 2007 - Issues in Transracial Adoption
Presentation to PSY370 Cross-Cultural Psychology class—Taylor University

August 2006 - Promoting Mastery of Content with Retake Tests using Blackboard and Respondus
4th Annual Teaching for Technology Conference—Taylor University

August 2003 - Learning Styles
Testing and Assessment
Colleagues’ College—Taylor University

April 2001 - An Integrated Assignment Using Blackboard, Web Resources, Excel and Word
Faculty Professional Development—Taylor University

TEACHER LICENSURE

1998–99 - State of Indiana: Mathematics (9–12); French (9–12); Computer (K–12)
One-Year Reciprocal License

1990–93 - State of Kansas: Mathematics (7–12); French (K–12); Computer Science (7–12)
License-granting institution: University of Kansas

1988–current - State of New Jersey: French (K-12)
License-granting institution: Rutgers University

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

• 
  National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) 
• 
  National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) 
• Association of Teacher Educators – Indiana (ATE-I)