SMaRT (Science and Mathematics Resource and Technology) Center Director (2000-2015)
Co-Principal Investigator for National Science Foundation (NSF) Collaboratives for
Excellence in Teacher
Preparation in Pennsylvania (CETP-PA) Grant (Fall 1998 – Fall 2010) - $5 million awarded
Education
Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh
Master of Arts Degree in Pure Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pure Mathematics, Edinboro University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Mathematics, Edinboro University
Courses Developed
History of Mathematics
Programs Developed
Middle School Mathematics Minor
Professional Publications
Burkett, Denine. Inquiry-based Learning in a Large Class: Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, in Best Practices for Teacher Preparation in Mathematics and Science: A Monograph
from the Collaborative for Excellence in Teacher Preparation in PA, August 2004.
Burkett, Denine. Lock Haven Celebrates Family Math and Science Night, in CETP-PA Newsletter, Fall 2005.
Burkett, Denine. Lock Haven University is on the Move, by CETP-PA Newsletter, Winter 2003.
Professional Presentations
Pennsylvania Association of Mathematics Teacher Educations, May 2018 Title: Meeting the Needs of Developmental Mathematics Students
2011 HUIC –Hawaii University International Conferences On Mathematics and Engineering,
June 13 – 15, 2011, Honolulu Hawaii, USA Title: The Creation of 14 Mathematics, Science, and Technology Centers For The Pennsylvania
State System Of Higher Education Universities Funded By A National Science
2011 HUIC –Hawaii University International Conferences On Mathematics and Engineering,
June 13 – 15, 2011, Honolulu Hawaii, USA Title: Using Algebra Tiles To Teach Conceptually While Aligning With The Common Core Mathematics
Standards
Our Lady of Victory Professional Development Workshop, January 17, 2011 Title: Making Connections to Develop Mathematical Understanding
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Giving Back to Lock Haven University
“For us, giving to LHU is a priority. My Lock Haven education afforded me a lot of
opportunities and now it’s an honor to be able to help others.” – Ron Bowes ’66
