Otten, S.

Samuel John Otten

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education
121B Townsend Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia MO 65211
web.missouri.edu/~ottensa
ottensa@missouri.edu

WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education 2012 – present
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

Graduate Assistant, Program in Mathematics Education 2008 – 2012

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Teaching Assistant, Department of Mathematics 2006 – 2008

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics Education Aug. 2012
Michigan State University

Master of Science, Mathematics Aug. 2008

Michigan State University

Completion of Secondary Teacher Preparation Program, Mathematics Apr. 2006

Grand Valley State University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, minor in Psychology Apr. 2006

Grand Valley State University

DISSERTATION
Participation and Cognitive Demand: Linking the Enacted Curriculum and Student Learning in
Middle School Algebra
Committee: Beth Herbel-Eisenmann (chair), Ralph Putnam, Kristen Bieda, Michael Steele

PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
1. Otten, S., Cirillo, M., & Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A. (accept-with-revisions). Going over
homework with productive discourse. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School.
2. Otten, S., & Otten, A. A. (in press). Selecting systems of linear equations. Mathematics
Teacher.
3. Otten, S., & de Araujo, Z. (in press). Viral criticisms of Common Core mathematics.
Teaching Children Mathematics.
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4. Steele, M. D., Johnson, K. R., Otten, S., Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A., & Carver, C. (in press).
Improving instructional leadership through the development of leadership content
knowledge: The case of principal learning in algebra. Journal of Research on Leadership
Education.
5. Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A., Johnson, K. R., Otten, S., Cirillo, M., & Steele, M. D. (2014).
Mapping talk about the mathematics register in a secondary mathematics teacher study
group. Journal of Mathematical Behavior. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmathb.2014.09.003
6. Otten, S., & Soria, V. M. (2014). Relationships between students’ learning and their
participation during enactment of middle school algebra tasks. ZDM – The International
Journal on Mathematics Education, 46, 815–827.
7. Otten, S., Gilbertson, N. J., Males, L. M., & Clark, D. L. (2014). The mathematical nature of
reasoning-and-proving opportunities in geometry textbooks. Mathematical Thinking and
Learning, 16, 51–79.
8. Otten, S., Males, L. M., & Gilbertson, N. J. (2014). The introduction of proof in secondary
geometry textbooks. International Journal of Educational Research, 64, 107–118.
9. Otten, S., Engledowl, C., & Spain, V. (2014). Tasks and talk moves that promote student
reasoning. Mathematics in Michigan, 47(1), 20–24.
10. Gilbertson, N. J., Otten, S., Males, L. M., & Clark, D. L. (2013). Not all opportunities to
prove are the same. Mathematics Teacher, 107, 138–142.
11. Otten, S., Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A., & Cirillo, M. (2012). Going over homework in
mathematics classrooms: An unexamined activity. Teachers College Record. Retrieved from
http://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?contentid=16851
12. Otten, S., & Zin, C. (2012). In a class with Klein: Generating a model of the hyperbolic
plane. PRIMUS, 22, 85–96.
13. Kaplan, J., & Otten, S. (2012). Optimization: Teaching old dogs with new tasks.
Mathematics Teacher, 105, 686–691.
14. Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A., & Otten, S. (2011). Mapping mathematics in classroom discourse.
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 42, 451–485.
15. Otten, S. (2011). Cornered by the real world: A defense of mathematics. Mathematics
Teacher, 105, 20–25.
16. Otten, S., & Corcoran, E. (2011). Teaching teachers about measurement: A varied approach.
PRIMUS, 21, 316–322.
17. Dogru, F., & Otten, S. (2011). Sizing up outer billiard tables. American Journal of
Undergraduate Research, 10(1), 1–8.
18. Males, L. M., Otten, S., & Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A. (2010). Challenges of critical
colleagueship: Examining and reflecting on study group interactions. Journal of Mathematics
Teacher Education, 13, 459–471.
19. Otten, S., Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A., & Males, L. M. (2010). Proof in algebra: Reasoning
beyond examples. Mathematics Teacher, 103, 514–518.
20. Otten, S., & Dogru, F. (2010). A lesson learned from outer billiard derivatives. American
Journal of Undergraduate Research, 9(1), 1–7.
21. Otten, S. (2007). Do cyclic polygons make the cut? Mathematics Magazine, 80, 138–141.
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Peer-Reviewed Book Chapters

22. Cirillo, M., Steele, M. D., Otten, S., Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A., MacAneny, K., & Riser, J. Q.
(2014). Teacher discourse moves: Supporting productive and powerful discourse. In K. Karp
(Ed.), Annual Perspectives on Mathematics Education (pp. 141–149). Reston, VA: National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceeding Articles
23. Otten, S., Engledowl, C., & Spain, V. (2014). Teachers' developing talk about the
mathematical practice of attending to precision. In S. Oesterle, C. Nicol, P. Liljedahl & D.
Allan (Eds.), Proceedings of the 38th conference of the International Group for the
Psychology of Mathematics Education (Vol. 6, p. 191). Vancouver, BC: PME.
24. Otten, S., Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A., & Cirillo, M. (2013). Handling student difficulties when
going over homework in secondary mathematics classrooms. In M. Martinez & A. Castro
Superfine (Eds.), Proceedings of the 35th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of
the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (pp. 1405–1408).
Chicago, IL: University of Illinois at Chicago.
25. Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A., Johnson, K. R., Otten, S., & Cirillo, M. (2013). Secondary
teachers’ talk about the mathematics register. In M. Martinez & A. Castro Superfine (Eds.),
Proceedings of the 35th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International
Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (pp. 613–620). Chicago, IL: University
of Illinois at Chicago.
26. Otten, S. (2012). Exploring cognitive demand, student participation, and learning in middle
school algebra. In L. R. Van Zoest, J.-J. Lo & J. L. Kratky (Eds.), Proceedings of the 34th
annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the
Psychology of Mathematics Education (pp. 359–362). Kalamazoo, MI: Western Michigan
University.
27. Otten, S., Gilbertson, N. J., Males, L. M., & Clark, D. L. (2011). Reasoning-and-proving in
geometry textbooks: What is being proved? In L. R. Wiest & T. Lamberg (Eds.),
Proceedings of the 33rd annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International
Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (pp. 347–355). Reno, NV: University of
Nevada.
28. Otten, S. (2010). Conclusions within mathematical task enactments: A new phase of
analysis. In P. Brosnan, D. B. Erchick & L. Flevares (Eds.), Proceedings of the 32nd annual
meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of
Mathematics Education (pp. 661–669). Columbus, OH: Ohio State University.
29. Otten, S., & Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A. (2009). Multiple meanings in mathematics: Beneath
the surface of area. In S. L. Swars, D. W. Stinson, & S. Lemons-Smith (Eds.), Proceedings of
the 31st annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the
Psychology of Mathematics Education (pp. 296–303). Atlanta, GA: Georgia State University.
Books
30. Koestler, C., Felton, M. D., Bieda, K. N., & Otten, S.* (2013). Connecting the NCTM
process standards and the CCSSM practices. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics. *all authors contributed equally
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Book Sections
31. Otten, S. (2010). There’s math in the mix. In L. Males, J. Males, & C. Beckmann (Eds.),
Adventures with mathematics: Climbing from grade 6 to grade 7 (p. 41). Ann Arbor, MI:
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
32. Otten, S. (2010). Making room for math. In L. Males, J. Males, & C. Beckmann (Eds.),
Adventures with mathematics: Climbing from grade 6 to grade 7 (p. 47). Ann Arbor, MI:
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
33. Herbel-Eisenmann, B., Cirillo, M., & Otten, S. (2009). Synthesizing the bases of purposeful
discourse: Reading, reflecting, and community. In B. Herbel-Eisenmann & M. Cirillo (Eds.),
Promoting purposeful discourse: Teacher research in mathematics classrooms (pp. 205–
217). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Book Reviews
34. Otten, S. (2009). God? A mathematician challenges the proofs [Review of the book
Irreligion]. Math Horizons, 17(1), 28–29.
Manuscripts Under Review
35. Otten, S., Engledowl, C., & Spain, V. (under review). Attending to precision in secondary
mathematics classrooms: Univocal and dialogic discourse. ZDM – The International Journal
on Mathematics Education.
36. Nivens, R. A., & Otten, S. (under review). Comparing journal rankings in mathematics
education. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education.
37. Putnam, R. T., Boyer, D. M., & Otten, S., (under review). The search for support: A
framework for beginning teachers’ use of the Internet. Journal of Technology and Teacher
Education.
38. Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A., Cirillo, M., Steele, M. D., Otten, S., & Johnson, K. J. (book under
review). Mathematics discourse in secondary classrooms: A case-based professional
development curriculum. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions.

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
National and International
Otten, S. (Chair). (2015, April). Analyzing the Common Core State Standards for
Mathematical Practice. Roundtable session to be held at the annual meeting of the
American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Otten, S., & Engledowl, C. (2015, April). Examining interactions between reasoning and
attending to precision in secondary classrooms. Paper to be presented at the annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Yee, S., Taylor, M., & Otten, S. (2015, February). National results on touchstones for
secondary methods courses. Presentation to be given at the annual conference of the
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Orlando, FL.
Otten, S. (2014, April). Semantic relations and student participation in middle school
mathematics classrooms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
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Otten, S., Herbel-Eisenmann, B., & Johnson, K. R. (2014, April). Using tools from discourse
analysis to understand change in a teacher study group. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, PA.
Gilbertson, N. J., Males, L. M., Cervello Rogers, K., & Otten, S. (2014, April). Reasoning-
and-proving opportunities for teachers in secondary geometry textbooks. Paper presented
at the research conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, New
Orleans, LA.
Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A., Johnson, K. J., & Otten, S. (2013, April). Secondary teachers’
expanding understanding of the mathematics register. Symposium at the research
presession of the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics,
Denver, CO.
Otten, S. (2013, April). Paradise way: The hidden curriculum of the suburban neighborhood.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, San Francisco, CA.
Otten, S. (2012, April). Relationships between student participation, task summaries, and
algebra learning. Poster presented at the research presession of the annual meeting of the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Philadelphia, PA.
Males, L. M., Otten, S., Gilbertson, N. G., & Clark, D. L. (2012, April). Reasoning-and-
proving in textbooks: The case of high school geometry. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Vancouver, ON.
Otten, S. (2012, February). More than cognitive demand: Tracing participatory demand of
mathematical tasks. Presentation at the annual conference of the Association of
Mathematics Teacher Educators, Fort Worth, TX.
Otten, S., Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A., Cirillo, M., Steele, M., & Bosman, H. M. (2011, April).
Students actively listening: A foundation for productive discourse in mathematics
classrooms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research
Association, New Orleans, LA.
Otten, S., & Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A. (2010, May). Going over mathematics homework in
middle grade classrooms. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Otten, S., Putnam, R. T., & Britton, E. (2010, May). Content needs of beginning secondary
mathematics teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Otten, S. (2010, April). Communicating with conclusions: Discourse at the end of
mathematical tasks. Presentation at the research presession of the annual meeting of the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Diego, CA.
Herbel-Eisenmann, B., Otten, S., & Males, L. (2010, April). On the nature of secondary
mathematics classroom discourse. Symposium at the research presession of the annual
meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Diego, CA.
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Herbel-Eisenmann, B., Males, L., Otten, S., & Cirillo, M. (2009, April). Multiple methods for
analyzing mathematics classroom discourse. Symposium at the research presession of the
annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Washington, DC.
Otten, S., Park, J., Mosier, A., & Kaplan, J. J. (2009, February). Lesson study as a tool for
research: A case of undergraduate calculus. Paper presented at the 12th conference on
Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Raleigh, NC.
Otten, S. (2005, August). Outer billiards in the hyperbolic plane. Presentation at the
MathFest conference of the Mathematical Association of America, Albuquerque, NM.
Local and Regional
Otten, S., Engledowl, C., & Spain, V. (2013, October). Understanding and implementing the
CCSSM practices. Poster presented at the 2nd annual mathematics education symposium
between the University of Missouri and the University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
Otten, S. (2012, December). Pursuing the practices: Mathematical (and scientific) ways of
thinking and interacting. Presentation in the University of Missouri mathematics and
science education colloquium series, Columbia, MO.
Otten, S. (2012, March). Participation, practices, and learning in middle school algebra: A
dissertation on the enacted curriculum. Presentation at the Mathematics Learning
Research Group of Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
Otten, S., Gilbertson, N., Males, L., & Clark, D. (2011, February). Reasoning-and-proof in
geometry textbooks: Considering mathematical statements and students’ activities.
Presentation at the Mathematics Learning Research Group of Michigan State University,
East Lansing, MI.
Otten, S. (2010, March). The cognitive demand of mathematical task conclusions.
Presentation at the annual Graduate Academic Conference at Michigan State University,
East Lansing, MI.
Otten, S. (2010, January). When the ends justify the meanings: Exploring conclusions of
middle school mathematical tasks. Presentation to the Mathematics Learning Research
Group of Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
Mosier, A., Otten, S., & Oslund, J. (2009, November). Research methods workshop.
Presentation to the Mathematics Learning Research Group of Michigan State University,
East Lansing, MI.
Otten, S., & Zin, C. (2009, May). A student-generated model of the hyperbolic plane.
Presentation at the Michigan section meeting of the Mathematical Association of
America, Mount Pleasant, MI.
Otten, S. (2007, November). An introduction to Morse theory. Presentation at the differential
geometry student seminar of Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
Otten, S. (2007, February). An introduction to SO(3) from various perspectives. Presentation at
the algebraic topology student seminar of Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
Otten, S. (2006, April). Results in outer billiards. Presentation at the mathematics department
seminar of Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
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Otten, S. (2006, March). Outer billiards at infinity. Presentation at the Student Scholarship
Day of Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
Otten, S. (2005, March). An introduction to non-Euclidean geometry. Presentation at the
Student Scholarship Day of Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
Invited
Otten, S. (2010, November). Mathematical task enactments in middle school: The emergence
of a conclusion phase. Poster presented at the Conference on Research on the Enacted
Mathematics Curriculum, Tampa, FL.
Otten, S. (2009, March). Lessons from lesson study and a model of the hyperbolic plane.
Presentation at the mathematics department seminar of Grand Valley State University,
Allendale, MI.
Kaplan, J., Cervello, K., Corcoran, E., Otten, S., Park, J., & Mosier, A. (2009, February).
Lesson study in undergraduate calculus. Presentation in the mathematics education
colloquium series of Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

GRANTS AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING

Major Grant Program ($208,809; Unfunded) Jun. 2014
Spencer Foundation
Fostering Learning by Increasing Participation in Discussions (FLIP’D)
Role: Co-PI

Innovative Tech. Experiences for Students & Teachers ($1,185,000; Unfunded) Feb. 2014
National Science Foundation
Transforming Geometry Instruction in Schools: An Innovative Digital Approach
Role: Lead PI

Mizzou Online Program Development Initiative ($140,000; Funded) Dec. 2013

University of Missouri
M. Ed. in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Emphasis in Mathematics Education
Role: Project Lead

Research Board Grant ($20,000; Funded) June 2013 – May 2014

University of Missouri System
Infusing Instruction with the Mathematical Practices
Role: Sole PI

Research Council Large Grant ($4,855; Funded) June 2013 – May 2014
University of Missouri
Secondary Teachers’ Knowledge of the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice
Role: Sole PI

Education Research Service Project ($4,400; Unfunded) Jan. 2013

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American Educational Research Association

Implementing the Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice
Role: Sole PI

Innovative Tech. Experiences for Students & Teachers ($1,065,900; Unfunded) Dec. 2012
National Science Foundation
Transforming Geometry Instruction in Schools: An Innovative Digital Module
Role: Lead PI

Research Council Large Grant ($5,380; Unfunded) Oct. 2012

University of Missouri
Infusing Mathematical Practices into Secondary Mathematics Instruction
Role: Sole PI

Research Board Grant ($25,803; Unfunded) Sep. 2012

University of Missouri System
Infusing Instruction with the Mathematical Practices
Role: Sole PI

Dissertation Fellowship ($25,000; Unfunded) Oct. 2011

Spencer Foundation and the National Academy of Education
Role: Sole PI

Dissertation Completion Fellowship ($6,000; Funded) Jan. 2012 –

Michigan State University College of Natural Science Apr. 2012
Role: Sole PI

Summer Research Continuation Fellowship ($6,000; Funded) May 2010 –

Michigan State University College of Natural Science Aug. 2010
Role: Lead PI

Student Summer Scholar, Research Grant ($4,000; Funded) May 2005 –

Grand Valley State University Aug. 2005
Role: Student Researcher

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Co-Principal Investigator July 2013 –
Mathematics Education present
Touchstones in Secondary Mathematics Methods

Principal Investigator April 2013 –

Mathematics Education present
Understanding and Implementing the Common Core Mathematical Practices
Funding: University of Missouri Research Board and Research Council

Principal Investigator May 2010 –

Mathematics Education Aug. 2012
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Reasoning-and-Proving in High-School Geometry Textbooks

Funding: Michigan State University College of Natural Science

Research Assistant May 2008 –

Mathematics and Science Education Aug. 2010
Research on MSP Teacher Recruitment, Induction, Retention
Principal Investigators: Edward Britton, Ralph T. Putnam
Funding: National Science Foundation

Research Assistant Feb. 2008 –

Mathematics Education Dec. 2009
Discourse Analysis: A Catalyst for Reflective Inquiry in Math Classrooms
Principal Investigator: Beth Herbel-Eisenmann
Funding: National Science Foundation

Data Collector Jun. 2008 –

Mathematics Education Aug. 2008
Quantitative Literacy Study
Principal Investigators: Dennis Gilliland, Vince Melfi
Funding: Michigan State University

Data Collector Mar. 2009 –

Mathematics Education May 2009
CyberChase Project: Children’s Learning from Multiple Media in Informal
Mathematics Education
Principal Investigators: Sandra Crespo, Shalom Fisch, Richard Lesh, Vince
Melfi, Sandra Sheppard
Funding: National Science Foundation

Student Researcher Jan. 2005 –

Mathematics Aug. 2005
Outer Billiards in the Hyperbolic Plane
Faculty Advisor: Filiz Dogru
Funding: Grand Valley State University Student Summer Scholars Program

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
Facilitator Aug. 2012
Mathematics Education
Algebra Readiness Institute, Grades 3-8
Funding: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Graduate Assistant Aug. 2009 –

Mathematics Education Aug. 2012
Mathematics Discourse in Secondary Classrooms: A Case-Based Professional Development
Curriculum
Principal Investigators: Beth Herbel-Eisenmann, Michael Steele, Michelle Cirillo
Funding: National Science Foundation
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Professional Development Presentations

Otten, S., & I, J. (2015, April). Technologies and tasks that promote mathematics from an
advanced perspective. Presentation to be given at the annual meeting of the National
Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Boston, MA.
de Araujo, Z., Otten, S., Lannin, J. K., & Webel, C. (2014, October). Mathematics education:
Considering collaborative efforts. Presentation at the operations council meeting of the
Missouri Partnership for Educational Renewal, Columbia, MO.
Otten, S. (2013, November). Strategies for infusing instruction with the mathematical
practices. Presentation at the regional conference of the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics, Louisville, KY.
Otten, S. (2013, October). The math challenge: “When am I ever going to use this?”
Presentation at the University of Missouri Mathematics Teacher Organization, Columbia,
MO.
Bieda, K., & Otten, S. (2013, April). Exploring the Common Core practices in secondary
classrooms. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics, Denver, CO.
Herbel-Eisenmann, B., Steele, M., Otten, S., & Johnson, K. J. (2013, April). Mathematics
discourse in secondary classrooms (MDISC): Productive teacher moves and empowered
students. Presentation at the annual meeting of the National Council of Supervisors of
Mathematics, Denver, CO.
Otten, S. (2013, March). Publishing as a graduate student. Presentation at the Mathematics
Learning Research Group of Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
Otten, S. (2012, November). Connecting Common Core practices to NCTM processes.
Presentation at the annual meeting of the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics,
Columbia, MO.
Bieda, K., & Otten, S. (2012, April). The standards for mathematical practice: Where have
we been and where are we going? Presentation at the research presession of the annual
meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Philadelphia, PA.
Gilbertson, N., Otten, S., Males, L. M., & Clark, D. L. (2012, April). Proof in geometry
textbooks: Not all opportunities are created equal. Presentation at the annual meeting of
the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Philadelphia, PA.
Johnson, K. R., Otten, S., Herbel-Eisenmann, B. A., Cirillo, M., & Steele, M. D. (2012,
February). Teacher discourse moves in context. Presentation at the preconference of the
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Fort Worth, TX.
Otten, S., & Bieda, K. N. (2012, February). Understanding the standards for mathematical
practice at the secondary level. Presentation at the Math in Action conference of Grand
Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
Otten, S., Theakston, A., Johnson, K., Herbel-Eisenmann, B., Steele, M. D., & Cirillo, M.
(2011, August). Comparing area and perimeter: What do students have to say?
Presentation at the annual meeting of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics,
Macomb, MI.
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Johnson, K. R., Theakston, A., Otten, S., Steele, M. D., Cirillo, M., & Herbel-Eisenmann, B.
(2011, August). Facilitating lesson planning with new teachers. Presentation at the
annual meeting of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Macomb, MI.
Otten, S., Nimtz, J., Todd, R., Steele, M., Cirillo, M., & Herbel-Eisenmann, B. (2011,
February). Mathematical language: The relationship between context and precision.
Presentation at the Math in Action conference of Grand Valley State University,
Allendale, MI.
Otten, S., Bosman, H. M., Johnson, K. R., & Males, L. M. (2010, August). Using math talk
moves to promote rich mathematical discussions. Presentation at the annual meeting of
the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Macomb, MI.
Otten, S. (2010, August). An introduction and orientation for graduate teaching assistants.
Presentation at the Teaching Assistant Seminar on College Teaching at Michigan State
University, East Lansing, MI.
Otten, S. (2010, May). Confronting department closures. Presentation at the national
conference of the Alliance of Graduate Employee Locals of the American Federation of
Teachers, Madison, WI.
Otten, S., Males, L., Muirhead, F., & Bosman, H. (2010, February). Talk moves in secondary
mathematics classrooms: Toward a discourse-focused professional development
curriculum. Presentation at the Math in Action conference of Grand Valley State
University, Grand Rapids, MI.
Males, L., Bell, C., Dolan, J., Enders, C., Ledebuhr, W., & Otten, S. (2010, February). Grade
6 summer math carnival. Presentation at the Math in Action conference of Grand Valley
State University, Grand Rapids, MI.
Squires, L., & Otten, S. (2009, November). Contract enforcement: Grievances. Presentation
at the national conference of the Alliance of Graduate Employee Locals of the American
Federation of Teachers, East Lansing, MI.
Otten, S. (2007, May). Engaging in educational pursuits. Keynote address at the honors
banquet of the Rudyard Area Scholastic Achievement Council, Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

TEACHING
Assistant Professor Aug. 2012 –
University of Missouri present
Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
LTC 8900 Special Topics - Standards for Mathematical Practice (master’s course)
LTC 8860 Mathematics Curriculum (doctoral course)
LTC 8862 Teaching, Learning, and Research in Secondary Mathematics (master’s course)
LTC 8893 Integrating Mathematics and Science Education (master’s course)
LTC 4571 Introduction to Math Education in Middle and Secondary Schools
LTC 1120 Orientation to Secondary Math Education
Secondary Mathematics Teacher Preparation Program, University Field Supervisor
Accelerated Post-Baccalaureate Internship Program, University Field Supervisor
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Accelerated Post-Baccalaureate Internship Program, Action Research Supervisor

Online Master’s Program for Practicing Teachers, Program Coordinator

Teaching Assistant Aug. 2006 –

Michigan State University May 2012
Department of Teacher Education
Secondary Teacher Preparation Team, Field Instructor (2 semesters)
Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education
CEP 805 Learning Mathematics with Technology (online course; 2 semesters)
Department of Mathematics
MTH 103 College Algebra (3 semesters)
MTH 201 Number and Operations Content for Elementary Teachers (1 semester)
MTH 202 Geometry Content for Elementary Teachers (1 semester)
MTH 496 Mathematics Capstone for Secondary Teachers (1 semester)

Tutor, Mathematics Sep. 2010 –

Private Jun. 2012
Worked with a high school student throughout geometry and advanced algebra.

Tutor, Mathematics Aug. 2006 –

Michigan State University Apr. 2008
Assisted individuals and small groups with calculus and abstract algebra
in the Mathematics Learning Center. Tutored linear algebra privately.

Substitute Teacher (Elementary & Secondary) Apr. 2006 –

Various Schools, MI Jun. 2006
Served as general substitute in various grades. Classes included algebra,
trigonometry, and middle school mathematics.

Student Teacher, Mathematics (Grades 11 & 12) Dec. 2005 –

Muskegon High School, Muskegon, MI Apr. 2006
Co-created curriculum and taught remedial Mathematical Proficiency.
Taught Integrated 4. Advised two extra-curricular student clubs.

Teaching Assistant, Mathematics (Grade 8) Aug. 2005 –

East Grand Rapids Middle School, East Grand Rapids, MI Dec. 2005
Taught Algebra and Geometry from the University of Chicago
School Mathematics Project.

Teaching Assistant, Mathematics (Grade 10) Feb. 2005 –

Black River Charter School, Holland, MI Apr. 2005
Assisted with the teaching of Core-Plus Mathematics.

Tutor, Mathematics Aug. 2002 –

Grand Valley State University Dec. 2003
Supported and instructed calculus material on an individual basis.
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HONORS AND AWARDS

Undergraduate Instructor of the Year, nominee 2015
University of Missouri College of Education

STaR (Service, Teaching, and Research) Institute Fellow 2013

National Science Foundation & Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators

EXCEL Article Award Nominee 2012

Society of National Association Publishers

Dean’s Scholar Award 2008 – 2012

Michigan State University College of Education

Rasmussen Fellowship 2008

Michigan State University Graduate School

Summa cum Laude 2006

Grand Valley State University

Outstanding Student Award, Mathematics 2006

Grand Valley State University

Outstanding Graduate Award 2006

Grand Valley State University Department of Mathematics

Merit Scholarship 2005

Grand Valley State University Department of Mathematics

Outstanding Freshman Award 2003

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Presidential Scholarship 2002 – 2006

Grand Valley State University

Co-Valedictorian 2002
Rudyard High School

Principal’s Award 2001

Rudyard High School

SERVICE
National Level
Editorial Board Member, PRIMUS 2013 – present
Taylor & Francis
Reviewer, Mathematical Thinking and Learning 2013 – present
Routledge
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Reviewer, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education 2013 – present

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Reviewer, Journal of Teacher Education 2013 – present
Sage Publications
Reviewer, American Educational Research Journal 2012
American Educational Research Association
Reviewer, Annual Conference 2010 – present
Int. Grp. for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (North America)
Reviewer, Annual Conference 2009 – present
American Educational Research Association
Reviewer, Mathematics Teacher 2008 – present
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Creator & Producer, Mathematics Education Podcast 2012 – present

http://www.mathedpodcast.com

Creator & Manager, Wikispace of Mathematics Education Resources 2009 – present

http://mathedjournals.wikispaces.com

Member, Conference Steering Committee 2010 – 2012

Conversations Among Colleagues
Reviewer, Scientific Research and Essays 2011
Academic Journals
University Level
Advisor, Doctoral Program of Study 2014 – present
Ruveyda Karaman, Mathematics Education
Member, Doctoral Dissertation Committee 2013 – present
Victor Soria, Mathematics Education
Vickie Spain, Mathematics Education
William DeLeeuw, Mathematics Education
Member, Special Admissions Committee 2013 – present
University of Missouri Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
Co-organizer, Science and Mathematics Education Colloquium Series 2013 – 2014
University of Missouri Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
Presenter, Pi Day Celebration March 2014
University of Missouri Freshman Interest Groups
Member, Instructional Materials Committee 2012 – 2013
University of Missouri Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
Presenter, Fort Zumwalt Campus Visit May 2013
University of Missouri Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
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Organizer, Richard Andrews Lecture in Mathematics Education Mar. 2013

University of Missouri Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
Cookies and Careers Volunteer Sep. 2012
University of Missouri College of Education
Freshman Interest Group Move-In Day Volunteer Aug. 2012
University of Missouri College of Education
Graduate Student Ambassador, Mathematics Education 2008 – 2012
Michigan State University
President, Graduate Employees Union 2010 – 2011
Michigan State University
Practicum Committee member, Jamie Wernet 2010 – 2011
Michigan State University (Mathematics Education)
Practicum Committee member, Julie Nurnberger-Haag 2010 – 2011
Michigan State University (Educational Psychology)
Co-Organizer, Mathematics Learning Research Group 2009 – 2010
Michigan State University
Vice President, Graduate Employees Union 2009 – 2010
Michigan State University
Grievance Committee Chair, Graduate Employees Union 2008 – 2010
Michigan State University
Departmental Steward, Graduate Employees Union 2006 – 2009
Michigan State University

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Missouri Mathematics Association for the Advancement of Teacher Training 2013 – present
Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 – present
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators 2011 – present
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2010 – present
Int. Group for Psychology of Mathematics Education (North America) 2009 – present
American Educational Research Association 2008 – present
Mathematical Association of America 2006 – present
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2005 – present
American Mathematical Society 2005 – 2009