Paul E Kehle

Paul E Kehle is a Professor of Educational Studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS), where he has been a faculty member since 2005. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Indiana University in 1999 and holds a B.S. in Philosophy from Beloit College.

Education:

• Ph.D., Mathematics Education, Indiana University, 1999
• B.S., Philosophy, Beloit College, 1983

His research is centered on the cognitive aspects of learning and teaching mathematics, with a strong emphasis on computational discrete mathematics, particularly hybrid circulant graphs and graph Ramsey theory. He actively collaborates with undergraduate students and high school educators, bringing cutting-edge mathematical concepts into secondary classrooms. Kehle is a co-Principal Investigator on the NSF-funded Computational Thinking Across the Disciplines project, a collaborative effort involving HWS, Rutgers University, and COMAP, aimed at developing interdisciplinary curricula.

His publications reflect a consistent focus on experimental mathematics, curriculum evaluation, and mathematical modeling across diverse contexts—from stable matchings to hermit crab behavior. These works demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach that blends mathematics, education, and real-world applications.

Professional Affiliations:

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
• Mathematical Association of America / American Mathematical Society (MAA/AMS)
• American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Kehle is deeply committed to teacher education and the pedagogy of mathematics. He has taught a range of courses including Learning, Teaching, Schools, and Mathematics, The Human Face of Mathematics, and Mathematics Pedagogy Seminars. Prior to joining HWS, he taught high school mathematics at Westtown School from 1984 to 1992, giving him extensive practical experience in K-12 education. He advises undergraduate research and mentors students in collaborative projects, though specific names of advisees are not listed in the provided text. He is based in Merritt Hall 204 and can be reached at kehle@hws.edu.