Jolene Goodheart Peterson Author

Sherri Martinie, a Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at Kansas State University, teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics education. Prior to taking her position at Kansas State, she taught elementary, middle and high school mathematics for a combined 20 years. She is continually seeking innovative ways to support preservice and in-service teachers in the development and refinement of effective mathematics teaching practices.  Jessica Lane is an Associate Professor in Counselor Education and Supervision at Kansas State University. Prior to serving as a counselor educator, she was an elementary teacher and school counselor in Kansas. She also served as faculty for nine years in preparing P-12 preservice teachers at Kansas State. Dr. Lane’s research interests include school counselor advocacy; social-emotional advocacy and support; collaboration between school counselors and administrators; trauma informed practices in schools; rural counseling and mental health.  Dr. Janet Stramel, a Professor and Edna Shutts Williams Endowed Chair at in the College of Education at Fort Hays State University. She joined FHSU after teaching middle school math for 25 years. She currently teaches mathematics methods courses for preservice teachers. Her research focuses on STEM teaching and learning in rural schools. Jolene Goodheart Peterson is an Education Consultant for Smoky Hill Education Service Center as well as a Teacher Leader Consultant for the Kansas State Department of Education. Jolene has dedicated her educational career to mathematics, excelling as a teacher and instructional specialist. She focuses on effective teaching practices, fostering a mathematical mindset, and improving grading and reporting. Additionally, Jolene is passionate about developing student character, service, and leadership. Julie Thiele is an Associate Professor at Wichita State University. She teaches elementary mathematics methods, internship, assessment and mentoring courses and serves as the Instructional Coordinator in the Teacher Apprentice Program. She leads professional development and conducts research with in-service and pre-service teachers to enhance effective mathematics teaching and learning, as well as alternative certification pathways and online teacher preparation programs.