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Christopher Parrish, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Leadership and Teacher Education at the University of South Alabama's College of Education and Professional Studies (CEPS). He specializes in Mathematics Education with a focus on cognitively demanding tasks and Team-Based Learning (TBL). Parrish earned his B.S. in Mathematics Education from Auburn University at Montgomery (2011), M.A. from the University of West Alabama (2013), and Ph.D. from Auburn University (2016).
His research emphasizes adapting TBL to online environments (Integrated Online-TBL) and improving teacher practices through cognitively demanding tasks. He actively collaborates with institutions like the Innovation in Learning Center (ILC) to refine teaching methods. Professional roles include serving on AMTE's Professional Development Committee and the Team-Based Learning Consortium's steering committee.
Parrish teaches courses such as methods of teaching secondary mathematics and field supervision, with a Quality Matters Certified course under his purview. His work bridges pedagogical innovation, online learning models, and teacher preparation.
Education:
- B.S. Mathematics Education, Auburn University at Montgomery, 2011
- M.A. Mathematics Education, University of West Alabama, 2013
- Ph.D. Mathematics Education, Auburn University, 2016
Research Interests:
- Cognitively demanding tasks in secondary mathematics
- Team-Based Learning (TBL) in online/hybrid settings
- Teacher professional development through task engagement
- Math educator collaboration in informal communities (e.g., MTBoS)
Outreach & Awards:
- Member-at-large (K-12), Team-Based Learning Consortium
- Alabama Council of Teachers of Mathematics District Director
- No explicit awards listed, but contributions to PD committees and educational consortia highlight his leadership.
Teaching & Grants:
- Course focus: Methods of teaching mathematics, curriculum design, field supervision
- Quality Matters Certified course developer
- No grants explicitly mentioned, but collaborations with ILC and external institutions suggest grant-involvement potential.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Innovation in Learning Center (ILC) and the MathTwitterBlogosphere (MTBoS) for pedagogical innovation.
