Rebecca Rook

Dr. Rebecca Rook is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at Franciscan University, where she serves as a full-time faculty member since 2017. She also coordinates the recognition and accreditation of educational licensure programs at the institution.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (summa cum laude), Franciscan University, 2001
• Master of Arts in Science and Mathematics Education, Wheeling Jesuit University, 2004
• PhD in Instructional Management and Leadership, Robert Morris University, 2019

Research Interests: Focuses on program evaluation in undergraduate honors programs, best practices in secondary mathematics instruction, and optimizing online doctoral programs. Her work integrates pedagogical strategies to enhance student engagement and clarity in mathematics education.

Professional Roles:

• Taught math pedagogy, middle school curriculum, and educational assessment courses
• Prior roles include adjunct professorships, developmental mathematics co-chair, and program evaluation taskforce chair

Labs/Teams: Engaged in institutional accreditation processes and curriculum development initiatives within the education department.