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Curriculum vitaE
Lawrence E. Linnen, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor– University of Colorado Denver
Affiliate Professor – Metropolitan State College
National Instructional Consultant,
The Math learning center, salem, ORegon
5935 S. Moline WayTelephone:(C)(303) 717-9678
Englewood, Colorado 80111
Educational Attainment:
University of Colorado/DenverPh.D.2004Educational Leadership and Innovation
Lesley CollegeM.A.1988Computers in Education
Southeastern State CollegeM.S.1973Mathematics Education
Eastern Montana CollegeB.S.1966Education: Major-Math/Minor-Spanish
Additional Graduate Study at:
Portland State University
Colorado State University
Adams State College
Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO
University of Colorado at Denver
Professional Experience:
2001-PresentCurriculum and Instruction Coordinator -Mathematics, Douglas County School District
(This position includes assisting secondary mathematics teachers in implementing standards-based instruction and assisting elementary teachers in developing the mathematics understanding necessary to implement Bridges in Mathematics; Everyday Mathematics; Investigations in Number, Data and Space, and other standards-based curricula)
2001-PresentAdjunct Professor, University of Colorado at Denver, School of Education
1993-PresentInstructional Consultant, The Math Learning Center, Salem, Oregon
1999-2000COMMSTEP Grant mentor (for middle school math teachers)
1973-2001Cherry Creek School District #5, Englewood, Colorado
• Mathematics Teacher, Grades 9-12, Implemented Interactive Mathematics Program, 1994-2001
• Mathematics Teacher, Grades 7 and 8, Implemented Visual Mathematics, 1973-1994
• Computer Literacy Teacher, 6th Grade, 1992-1993
• Math Department Coordinator, Eaglecrest High School, 1995-1999
• Math Department Coordinator, Laredo Middle School, 1975-1994
• Colorado Partnership Math Project, NSF Grant, 1991-1993
• Math Resource, 1992-1993, CPMP Grant, 1/2 time-release position
1966-1973Billings Public Schools, Billings Montana
• Mathematics Teacher, Grades, Implemented Stretchers and Shrinkers 7 and 8
• Curriculum adoption committee, 1972
Other Educational Leadership Experiences:
1999-2002Teachers Development Group Seminar, Portland, Oregon (TDG)
1993-1995Math and the Mind’s Eye Leaders Conference, Portland, Oregon
1992Introduction to Visual Math workshop, The Math Learning Center
1991Math and the Mind’s Eye, Course II, The Math Learning Center
1991Math and the Mind’s Eye, Course I, The Math Learning Center
Professional leadership Activities:
2007 Presented research paper at BERA conference, London, UK, Sep 2007 (Published online – see below)
2006 Presented research paper at PRAR/CARN conference, Nottingham, UK (See publications below)
2005 Presented research paper at PRAR/CARN conference, Utrecht, The Netherlands (See publications below)
2005 Presented research paper at PME conference, Roanoke, VA (See publications below)
2004-2006Instructional Consultant, Gadsden School District 32, San Luis, AZ
2003-presentInstructor, Algebra Through Visual Patterns, Douglas County SD
2003-2007Instructor, Math is the Path, Douglas County Educational Foundation
2001-presentInstructor, “Best Practices Institute”, TDG & DCSD
1999 - 2000Chair, NCTM Task Force: Remote Sites Professional Development
1999 - 2000Facilitator, PBS Mathline Algebraic Thinking, Denver, CO
1998 - 1999NCTM Task Force: Using Technology to Enhance Professional Development
1998-presentInstructor, “Algebra Seminar”, Eisenhower funded Teacher training
1996-presentInstructor, “Baker’s Choice”, Teacher training – instructional education
1993-presentInstructor, Visual Mathematics/Math Alive/Algebra Through Visual Patterns workshops, The Math Learning Center, Portland State University and independent consulting
1992-2001Instructor, “Learning Mathematics Through a Constructivist Approach” & “Visual Mathematics”, Adams State College & UCD credit (3-5 week-long workshops/year)
1989-presentNational Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• Workshop Presentations
April 2008NCTM Annual, Salt Lake City, UT - Integrating Conceptual Models
October 2007NCTM Regional, Richmond, VA- Algebra Through Models
March 2007NCTM Annual, Atlanta, GA- Fractions Using Manipulatives
April 2006NCTM Annual, St.Louis, MO- Algebra Using Manipulatives
November 2005NCTM Regional, Denver, CO- Algebra Using Manipulatives
April 2005NCTM Annual, Anaheim, CA-Fractions Using Manipulatives
November 2004NCTM Regional, Minneapolis, MN-Fractions Using Manipulatives
April 2004NCTM Annual, Philadelphia, PA-Fractions Using Manipulatives
April 2003NCTM Annual, San Antonio, TX-Algebra Using Manipulatives
April 2001NCTM Annual, Orlando, FL-Fractions Using Manipulatives
April 2000NCTM Annual, Chicago, IL-Fractions Using Manipulatives
March 2000NCTM Regional, Mobile, AL-Fractions Using Manipulatives
December 1999NCTM Regional, Phoenix, AZ-Fractions Using Manipulatives
October 1999NCTM Regional, Pittsburgh, PA-Fractions Using Manipulatives
April 1999NCTM Annual, San Francisco, CA-Visualizing Fractions
February 1998NCTM Regional, Denver, CO-Visualizing Fractions
November 1997NCTM Regional, Cleveland, OH-Visualizing Fractions
April 1997NCTM Annual, Minneapolis, MN-Visualizing Fractions
February 1997NCTM Regional Meeting, Atlanta, GA-Visualizing Fractions
October 1996NCTM Regional Meeting, Baltimore, MD-Visualizing Mathematics
April 1996NCTM Annual, San Diego, CA-Assessing Student Work w/Probability
October 1994NCTM Regional Meeting, Phoenix, AZ-Visualizing Mathematics
October 1994NCTM Regional Meeting, Boise, ID-Visualizing Mathematics
April 1994NCTM Annual, Indianapolis, IN-Visualizing Mathematics
October 1993NCTM Regional Meeting, Durango, Colorado-Visualizing Mathematics
October 1993NCTM Regional Meeting, Billings, Montana-Visualizing Fractions
November 1989NCTM Regional meeting, Denver, Colorado-Visualizing Mathematics
• Chair-Exhibits 1995
• Chair-Signs and Printing 1989
• Chair-Exhibits 1989
1971-presentState Mathematics Organizations
• Workshop Presentations
October 2001-2007 CCTM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO- Fractions / Algebra
October 2002SCCTM Annual, Charlotte, NC-Fractions Using Manipulatives
October 2000SCCTM Annual, Myrtle Beach, SC-Fractions Using Manipulatives
October 1998CCTM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO-Visualizing Mathematics
October 1997CCTM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO-Visualizing Mathematics
October 1996CCTM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO-Visualizing Mathematics
October 1995CCTM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO-Visualizing Mathematics
October 1992CCTM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO-Visualizing Mathematics
October 1991CCTM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO-Visualizing Mathematics
October 1988CCTM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO-Visualizing Mathematics
October 1987CCTM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO-Visualizing Mathematics
October 1986CCTM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO-Visualizing Mathematics
October 1984CCTM Annual Meeting, Denver, CO-Visualizing Mathematics
• Chair-Exhibits 1995
• Meeting Coordinator 1990
• Chair-Exhibits 1987
• Chair-Exhibits 1985
October 1971MCTM Annual Meeting, Helena, MT, Stretchers and Shrinkers
Proficiency, Curriculum, & Assessment Development:
2008Development of Essential Learnings for K-12 Mathematics: Douglas County School District
2008Development of formative assessments for algebra: Douglas County School District
2004Co-author, Algebra Through Visual Patterns, 2004
2001-NowCurricular & Instructional Development, Douglas County School District, DCEF
2001-NowAssessment Development, Douglas County School District
1975-2001Curriculum/Proficiency Development, Cherry Creek School District #5
• Proficiency Portfolio development for EHS. 1994-2001
• Leader - Proficiency Portfolio inservices, EHS. 1994-2001
• New Standards Project implementation at EHS. 1994-2001
• New Standards scoring committee for statewide assessments, 1995
• Leader - New Standards scoring inservices, statewide. 1995-Present
• High School Mathematics Committee, 1994-2001
• Grant Wiggins Assessment Seminar, December 6-7, 1993
• PAWS (Performance Assessment Workshop) participant, 1993
• Advisory Committee, Title II Eisenhower Math and Science, 1992-1994
• Instructional Steering Committee, Laredo Middle School, 1991-1994
• Proficiency Steering Committee, writing team member, 1990-1992
• Writing Team-Mathematics Curriculum, 1990,1986,1975-1979
• K-12 Math Committee, 1975-2001
• School Curriculum Development, Laredo Middle School, 1975-1994
1995-1999Math Department Coordinator, Eaglecrest High School
1975-1994Math Department Coordinator, Laredo Middle School
1967-1973Piloted Stretchers and Shrinkers math program for underachievers (U. of Illinois)
Exceptional Qualifications, Licenses:
National Board of Professional Teaching Standards - Certified EA/Gen, November 1998
State of Colorado Type B Teacher certification, Secondary Mathematics Endorsement, #0170285
State of Colorado Master Teacher certification, Secondary Mathematics Endorsement, #0170288
Membership in Professional Associations:
NCTM: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCSM: National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics
CCTM: Colorado Council of Teachers of Mathematics
CARN: Collaborative Action Research Network
AERA: American Educational Research Association
BERA: British Educational Research Association
ASCD: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
PME-NA: North American/International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education
Awards and Honors:
2000Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges
1999-2000NCTM-Task Force: Remote Sites, Chair.
1998-1999NCTM-Task Force: Using Technology to Enhance Professional Development, appointed member. (We have developed a series of recommendations, at a national level, for using technology to enhance professional development of teachers)
1995-2001NSF grant, Interactive Mathematics Program, participant
1991-1993 National Science Foundation Grant, “Colorado Partnership Math Project”
1989Chapter II grant recipient, “Assembling a Computer Hard Disk Drive”
1984-1985Teacher of the Year, Laredo Middle School
1970-1973NSF Grant Recipient, Southeastern State University, Durant, Oklahoma
1970National Science Foundation Grant Recipient, “Statistics and Probability”
Publications:
Linnen, L. (2007). The effects of coaching on one teacher’s classroom discourse. Paper presented at the BERA Annual Conference, Institute of Education, University of London. Published online at:
Linnen, L., & Fox, J. (2006). The effects of activity-reflective cycles on student mathematics achievement. Paper presented at the Collaborative Action Research Network (CARN) conference, Nottingham, UK, 10-12 November 2006.
Linnen, L. (2005). The effects of coaching on a teacher, and her coach: A multi-level action research study Paper presented at the 27th Annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Roanoke, VA.
Linnen, L., & Stanek, J. (2005). Curriculum-based measurement informing educators on the impact of quality instruction in
mathematics. In Ponte, P., & Smit, B. (Eds.), Quality of Practitioner Research / Action Research: what's it about, what's it for and what next? Proceedings of the International Practitioner Research Conference & Collaborative Action Research Network (CARN) Conference (PRAR/CARN 2005) [CD-ROM], Tilburg: Fontys University of Professional Education / OSO.
Linnen, L., & Maier, G. (2004). Algebra through visual patterns: A beginning course in algebra. Salem, OR: The Math Learning Center.
Linnen, L. E. (2004). Expert coaching: Effects on a teacher, her students and the coach. Thesis (Ph.D.), University of Colorado at Denver, Denver.
Linnen, L. (2001a). National board certification: A different kind of professional development. from
Linnen, L. (2001b). Technique in the classroom: A report on successes and struggles with constructivism, dissonance, and social interaction in learning. NOVAtions: Explorations in learning and education.
Linnen, L., & Race, K. (2001). Creating honors opportunities for all students. IMPressions: A Newsletter about the Interactive Mathematics Program, Fall 2001, 1-6.
Linnen, L., Allinger, G., Bolster, L. C., Hala, M., Keane, D., Kersaint, G., et al. (2000). Remote sites task force report. Reston, VA: NCTM.
Linnen, L. (1999). A qualitative study of concerns of teachers implementing reform mathematics curriculum (Unpublished). Denver: University of Colorado at Denver.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS OF DISTRICT COMMITTEE WORK
Principles of Numeracy – Douglas County School District, 2004, lead author
Middle School Mathematics - A Parent’s Guide, Cherry Creek Schools, 1992, contributing author
Mathematics Proficiencies, Cherry Creek Schools, 1992, member of writing team
K-12 Mathematics Curriculum Guide, Cherry Creek Schools, 1979, member of writing team
Professional References:
Dr. William Juraschek., University of Colorado at Denver-Retired, 2219 Eudora, Denver, CO 80207,
Dr. Lew Romangnano, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Campus Box 38, Denver, CO 80217,
Frazer Boergadine, The Math Learning Center, 1850 Oxford St, SE, Salem OR 97302,