2019 University at Buffalo Milton Plesur Award for Excellence in Teaching
2017 University at Buffalo Friend of Educational Opportunity Program Award
2016 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Scholarly Awards and Honors
2025 UB Faculty Distinction in Academic Integrity Award
College Board Advanced Placement Pre-Calculus Fellowship
AMATYC Project ACCCESS Fellowship
Session’s Best Paper Award, 8th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications
Session’s Best Paper Award, 7th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications
Selected Presentations
“Effectively Implementing AI Tools in Mathematics Classrooms.” Cornell University MATH 5080 Mathematics Teacher Professional Development Workshop; Ithaca, NY; January 24, 2026.
“Personalized and Fun: Math Choice Boards Empower Students to Success.” Cornell University MATH 5080 Mathematics Teacher Professional Development Workshop; Ithaca, NY; March 8, 2025.
“Optimizing Teaching & Learning Utilizing Artificial Intelligence.” Georgia Department of Education ENGAGE 2025 Conference; Atlanta, GA; February 25, 2025.
“Implementing Creative Real-World Projects in Mathematics Classes.” Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State 74th Annual Conference, Albany, NY, November 2024.
“Transforming Virtual Math Instruction to the Physical Classroom through Creative, Successful, and Innovative Strategies & Techniques.” Cornell University, MATH 5080 Mathematics Teacher Professional Development Workshop, Ithaca, NY, March 2024.
“Amping Mathematics Instruction to Maximize Engaging Students’ Interest and Success Utilizing Artificial Intelligence.” Cornell University, MATH 5080 Mathematics Teacher Professional Development Workshop, Ithaca, NY, September 2023.
“The Importance of Statistics in Health Care.” AAMA 67th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, September 2023.
“Contemporary Technology Tips and Tricks for Educators.” AAMA 67th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, September, 2023.
“Enhancing Your Online Course for Optimal Student Engagement.” 15th Annual Purdue University Conference on General Education, West Lafayette, IN, April 2023.
“Designing Innovative and Creative Online Math Discussion Boards.” American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges 44th Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, November 2018.
Elected Leadership Experience
2024–2026: College-Level Representative, Executive Board, Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State
2010–2014: President, Graduate School of Education Alumni Association, University at Buffalo
2009-2010: Vice President, Graduate School of Education Alumni Association, University at Buffalo