Shelli Casler-Failing

Academic Background

I began college way back in 1991 after graduating from high school. However, family obligations interfered and I was not able to continue with education after March 1993. In 2004 I decided to return to college to complete my degree. I earned an A.S. in Liberal Arts with a Math and Science focus from Hudson Valley Community College in May 2005. I earned a B.S. in Mathematics with a Physics minor from the University at Albany in December 2006. I remained at UAlbany for my Masters of Science in Secondary Education - Mathematics in December 2008. I am currently enrolled in the doctoral program Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics and Science Concentration at UAlbany and plan to graduate in December 2014. Currently I teach mathematics to grades 5-8 at Robert C. Parker School in Wynantskill, NY.

Personal Background

I have been married for almost 21 years (June) and have 4 children. My son, Kalib, 21, is a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps stationed at Camp Pendleton in California (near San Diego). My daughter, Meriah, 22, just graduated from Mildred Elley as a nurse assistant and works in Schenectady. My daughter, Gabryela, 19, works full time for CVS as a pharmacy technician. My youngest son, Jakub, 15, attends Buxton School (a boarding school) in Williastown, Massachusetts. My husband and I enjoy hanging out with friends and riding our motorcycles when the weather permits.

My extended family with "significant others"

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Using Writing to Assess Students' Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking Skills in Mathematics

ETAP 623 Spring 2013 - Wilde