Kathryn Silvis, D.Ed.

TITLE: Assistant Professor

DEPARTMENT: Teacher Education

DEGREES AND GRANTING INSTITUTIONS:

B.A. in Elementary Education (minor in Psychology) from Westminster College

Master of Education Degree (Elementary Education with a focus in Mathematics) from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Indiana University of Pennsylvania

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching Certification (Grades K-8)

SCHOLARLY/PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS :

Silvis, K. (2010). Using Diagnostic Assessment to Address Pre-Service Teachers’ Science Misconceptions. Presented at annual conference of National Science Teacher’s Association (Philadelphia, PA).

Silvis, K. (2008). How to create your own probability carnival. Presented at annual conference of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (Salt Lake City, UT).

Silvis, K. (2008). Talking with young people about global warming. Presented at Focus the Nation conference (Pittsburgh, PA).

Silvis, K. (2008). Taking flight with an inquiry approach. Science Scope, 32(1), 75-78.

Silvis, K. (2006). How to create a probability carnival. PCTM Magazine, 44(2), 10-13.

Facilitator for HOME PATE (Hands On Mathematics Education for Pennsylvania Learning And Teaching)

Published article in Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics Journal - How to Create Your Own Probability Carnival - January, 2006

AWARDS RECEIVED:

IUP Doctoral Foundation Fellowship

School Bell Award

YEAR YOU JOINED THE LA ROCHE: 2006

HOMETOWN: Harmony, Pa.