معرفی
Dr. Sandi Cooper serves as Professor of Mathematics Education and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education at Baylor University's School of Education. She additionally coordinates mathematics education and the Informal Education minor while founding the Online EdD in Learning and Organizational Change program, with research centered on PreK-2 mathematics development and teacher education.
Education
- Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, Texas A&M University (1994)
Research Focus: Dr. Cooper's work pioneers early number development through initiatives like the Math for Early Learners Academy (MELA), examines teacher noticing in field experiences, integrates children's literature into math pedagogy, and explores museum-based mathematical experiences. Her scholarship bridges formal and informal learning environments while advancing STEM integration for young learners.
Publication Trends: Recent work (2021-2022) reveals dual emphases: (1) empirical studies on summer numeracy interventions and teacher cognition in early childhood settings, and (2) innovation in online doctoral education through community-building frameworks and transdisciplinary program design.
Honors
- E. Glenadine Gibb Achievement Award (2022, Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
- Baylor Fellow (2022, Baylor Academy for Teaching and Learning)
- Baylor Centennial Professor Award (2016)
- Excellence in Integrating Mathematics and Science (2018, School Science and Mathematics Association)
- AMTE-TX Outstanding Service Award (2019)
Grants & Leadership: Directed Eisenhower grants, U.S. Department of Education PT3 funding, and Texas Regional Collaboratives for mathematics teaching excellence. Served as President of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators in Texas while mentoring doctoral candidates through collaborative research.
Program Development: Founded MELA to address early numeracy gaps and leads the Online EdD program, creating bridges between university resources, K-12 educators, and community STEM initiatives through transdisciplinary partnerships.
