Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Department
Mathematics
Role: Faculty
Campus: Springfield
Postal mail
Missouri State University
Mathematics
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield,
MO
65897
Details
Education
- PhD, Curriculum and Instruction, Emphasis area: Mathematics Education, 2012, The Pennsylvania State University
- MSE, Teaching and Leadership, 1997, University of Kansas
- BSE, Curriculum and Instruction, Major: Mathematics, 1992, University of Kansas
Teaching
- MTH 320 Foundations of Mathematics for Teachers
- MTH 343 Foundations of Probability and Statistics for Teachers
- MTH 409 Teaching and Learning of Mathematics I
- MTH 411 Teaching and Learning of Mathematics III
Professional experience
- Southwest Missouri District Association of Mathematics Teachers, 2014-present
- Missouri Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, 2015-present
- Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2014-present
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1992-present
- Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, 2014-present
Research and professional interests
Dr. Sullivan's interests are wide-ranging. His interests currently include:
- Understanding the nature of elementary students understanding of fraction concepts
- Understanding the role of content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in effective lesson implementation
- Strategies to accelerate student learning in the mathematics classroom
Other interests
- Spending time with family
- Coaching softball
- Biking
- Escape rooms
Awards and honors
- Missouri Mathematics Teacher Educator of the Year, Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2016
- Outstanding Achievement in Education, Scientific American, 2001
- Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, National Science Foundation, 1999
- Commendation for Innovative Projects in Education, NASA, Recipient: “Space Island” Project, 1996