Samuel Otten

Samuel Otten is a full professor and Lois Knowles Faculty Fellow at the University of Missouri's College of Education & Human Development, serving as Department Chair for Learning, Teaching & Curriculum. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Mathematics Education and Mathematics from Michigan State University, with additional degrees from Grand Valley State University. His research focuses on secondary mathematics students' participation in mathematical practices, classroom discourse, and flipped instruction. He co-leads the Flipped Mathematics Study and hosts the Math Ed Podcast, interviewing scholars in mathematics education.

Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Mathematics Education from Michigan State University; B.S. in Mathematics and Mathematics Education from Grand Valley State University. His research projects include the Flipped Mathematics Study and investigations into Common Core standards for mathematical practice. He has authored books like Missing Letters: An Alphabet Book and contributed to professional development curricula such as Connecting the NCTM Process Standards and the CCSSM Practices.

Research Interests: Secondary mathematics classrooms, student engagement in reasoning and precision, flipped instruction, and professional development for teachers. He coordinates the online Master's program in Mathematics Education and co-organized PME-NA 2019. His work emphasizes incremental teacher development and the role of discourse in learning.

Awards and Recognition: Not explicitly listed, but his leadership roles (e.g., Department Chair, Faculty Fellow) and prolific publications indicate significant scholarly impact. He collaborates with institutions like the NSF and the ReSTEM Institute.

Grants and Leadership: Principal Investigator on NSF-funded projects and University of Missouri grants. His work spans curriculum materials analysis, teacher education, and equity in mathematics instruction. He advises on professional development frameworks like Practice-Driven PD.

Outreach: Hosts the Math Ed Podcast, featuring over 300 episodes with experts in mathematics education. Coordinates outreach initiatives like the online Master's program and the Ed Specialist program. Engages in K-12 teacher training and curriculum development.