2017 Kansas State Mathematics Standards Review Committee Team

Writing Team

Review Team

Debbie Thompson (Writing Chair), 29 Years of Experience
Mathematics Curriculum Specialist, USD 259 Wichita Public Schools

Christopher Carter (Review Chair), 2 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 233 Olathe Northwest High School

Jerry Braun (6 – 8 Team), 18 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 489 Hays

Bonnie Austin (K – 5 Team), 31 Years of Experience
Mathematics Instructional Coach, USD 443 Dodge City Public Schools

Cherryl Delacruz (9 – 12 Team), 13 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 501 Highland Park High School

Jessica Barger (9 – 12 Team), 12 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 512 Shawnee Mission School District

Danira Fernandez – Flores (6 – 8 Team), 21 Years of Experience
Teacher on Special Assignment for Math, USD 497 Lawrence Public Schools

Larry Diepenbrock (9 – 12 Team), 28 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 423 Moundridge High School

Senator Forest Knox (9 – 12 Team),
Kansas Senate, District 14 Representative

Elisa Dorian (6 – 8 Team), 6 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher and Chair, USD 469 Lansing Middle School

Kim Lackey (9 – 12 Team), 20 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 383 Manhattan Virtual Academy

Maureen Engen (6 – 8 Team), 31 Years of Experience
Principal, Sacred Heart Catholic School in the Archdiocese of KCK

Dr. Sherri Martinie (6 – 8 Team), 24 Years of Experience
Assistant Professor, Kansas State University

Kelli Ireton (9 – 12 Team), 8 Years of Experience
Mathematics Instructional Coach, USD 475 Junction City High School

Sheila Meggers (9 - 12 Team), 12 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 308 Hutchinson High School

Jamie Junker (K – 5 Team), 15 Years of Experience
MTSS Facilitator, USD 259 Kelly Elementary

Maria Ortiz – Smith (K – 5 Team), 12 Years of Experience
ESL Instructional Coach, USD 443 Dodge City Public Schools

Sherry Kinderknecht (6 – 8 Team), 20 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 315 Colby Middle School

Elizabeth Peyser (6 – 8 Team), 18 Years of Experience
K – 12 Math Curriculum Coach, USD 259 Wichita Public Schools

Suzie Legg (K – 5 Team), 21 Years of Experience
Elementary Curriculum Coach, USD 500 Kansas City, KS Public

John Scoggins (9 – 12 Team), 26 Years of Experience
Mathematics Instructor, USD 320 Wamego High School

Dr. Connie Schrock (K – 5 Team), 39 Years of Experience
Professor of Mathematics, Emporia State University

Lynette Sharlow (K – 5 Team), 27 Years of Experience
Mathematics Curriculum Coach, USD 259 Wichita Public Schools

Dr. Lucas Shivers (K – 5 Team), 14 Years of Experience
Director of Elementary Education, USD 383 Manhattan

Brian Shelton (K – 5 Team), 5 Years of Experience
2nd Grade Resource Room Teacher, USD 607 Tri-County Special Ed Interlocal

Jenny Wilcox (6 – 8 Team), 19 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 437 Washburn Rural Middle School

Sarah Stevens (9 – 12 Team), 16 Years of Experience
PreK-12 Curriculum Coach, USD 259 Wichita Public Schools

Rhonda Willis (9 – 12 Team), 23 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 250 Pittsburg High School

Rich Wilson (9 – 12 Team), 26 Years of Experience
Director of Assessment, USD 233 Olathe School District

 
   

Ad Hoc Team

Barbara Dayal, ECSETS Representative – Early Childhood
Education Program Consultant Division of Early Childhood/Special Ed/Title Services, Kansas State Department of Education

Deb Matthews, ECSETS Representative
Education Program Consultant, Kansas State Department of Education

Mickey DeHook, Parent Representative
Senior Analyst, CenturyLink

Alicia Stoltenberg, Center for Education & Testing Evaluation Representative
Math Test Development Coordinator, CETE

Shana Gorton, Parent Representative
CBS Coordinator, Elizabeth Layton Center

Dr. Vera Stroup – Rentier, ECSETS Representative
Assistant Director, ECSETS, Kansas State Department of Education

Dr. Paula Hough, MTSS Representative
Kansas MTSS State Trainer, TASN

William (Bill) Thompson, Business and Industry Representative
Technology Engineering Analyst-Storage, Ascension Information Services

Shelby Jansen, Technical College Representative
Lead Math Faculty, Wichita Area Technical College

Ryan Willis, Community College RepresentativeMath/Science- English/Communication Division Chair-Math/Physics Instructor, Coffeyville Community College

Martin Kollman, CTE Representative
Career & Technical Education Education Program Consultant – Health & Biosciences, Federal Grants, Kansas State Department of Education

Patrick Woods, Business and Industry Representative
Director of Talent Management & Diversity, Westar Energy

Lisa Lajoie – Smith, Kansas Association of Teachers of Math Representative
Instructional Coach, Sedgwick County Area Educational Services Interlocal Cooperative #618

Paul Wallen, Business and Industry Representative
Executive Director, Transmission and Substation Construction, Westar Energy

 

Kansas State Mathematics Standards Review Committee Team

Writing Team

Review Team

Debbie Thompson (Writing Chair), 29 Years of Experience
Mathematics Curriculum Specialist, USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
B.A., Elementary Education; M.A., Curriculum and Instruction
Certified K-6 Education

Christopher Carter (Review Chair), 2 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 233 Olathe Northwest High School
B.A. in Mathematics
Certified 6-12 Mathematics

Jerry Braun (6 – 8 Team), 18 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 489 Hays
B.A. Mathematics and Computer Science; M.S. Instructional Technology; Waiver for Gifted Education
Certified 5-12 Mathematics and Computer Science

Bonnie Austin (K – 5 Team), 31 Years of Experience
Mathematics Instructional Coach, USD 443 Dodge City Public Schools
B.A., Humanities/Elementary Education; M.S., Education Administration
Certified K-9 Building Administrator; PRK-12 Building Leadership; K-9 Elementary; PRK-12 ESOL; 5-9 Mathematics; 6-12 Mathematics

Cherryl Delacruz (9 – 12), 13 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 501 Highland Park High School
B.S. in Mathematics and Physics; M.A. in Mathematics Education
Certified 7-12 Mathematics

Jessica Barger (9 – 12 Team), 12 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 512 Shawnee Mission School District
B.S. Secondary Education; M.A. Ed.
Certified 7-12 Mathematics

Danira Fernandez – Flores (6 – 8 Team), 21 Years of Experience
Teacher on Special Assignment for Mathematics, USD 497 Lawrence Public Schools
B.S. in Education; M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction;
Certified 5-12 Mathematics and  5-12 Spanish

Larry Diepenbrock (9 – 12 Team), 28 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 423 Moundridge High School
B.A., Mathematics and Psychology; Master of Sport Science
Certified 7-12 Mathematics

Kim Lackey (9 – 12 Team), 20 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 383 Manhattan Virtual Academy
B.S. Secondary Ed; M.S. Curriculum & Instruction
Certified 5-12 Mathematics and Spanish

Elisa Dorian (6 – 8 Team), 6 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher and Chair, USD 469 Lansing Middle School
B.A. Education
Certified highly qualified in Mathematics and Social Studies

Dr. Sherri Martinie (6 – 8 Team), 24 Years of Experience
Assistant Professor, Kansas State University
Doctor of Philosophy, Major: Curriculum and Instruction/Mathematics Education; Master of Science, Major: Curriculum and Instruction; B.S., Major: Elementary Education, Minor: Mathematics

Maureen Engen (6 – 8 Team), 31 Years of Experience
Principal, Sacred Heart Catholic School in the Archdiocese of KCK
B.A., Science; M.A. in School Leadership
Certified 7-12 Science, General Science and Health

Sheila Meggers (9 - 12 Team), 12 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 308 Hutchinson High School
B.S. Education; M.S. Educational Leadership;
Certified PRK-12 Building Leadership, 6-12 Mathematics, and K-12 Music

Kelli Ireton (9 – 12 Team), 8 Years of Experience
Mathematics Instructional Coach, USD 475 Junction City High School
B.S. Secondary Education; B.S. Psychology; M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
Certified 5-12 Mathematics

Maria Ortiz – Smith (K – 5 Team), 12 Years of Experience
ESL Instructional Coach, USD 443 Dodge City Public Schools
Elementary Education, ESL and Multicultural Ed; M.S. Educational Leadership

Jamie Junker (K – 5 Team), 15 Years of Experience
MTSS Facilitator, USD 259 Kelly Elementary
B.A. Elementary Education; MAED

Elizabeth Peyser (6 – 8 Team), 18 Years of Experience
K – 12 Math Curriculum Coach, USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
B.S. Botany; M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction; M.Ed. School Leadership
Certified 6-9 Mathematics, 7-12 Biology, 7-12 Chemistry, 7-12 Earth/Space Science, and 7-12 General Science

Sherry Kinderknecht (6 – 8 Team), 20 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 315 Colby Middle School
B.S. Mathematics; M.S. Educational Administration
Certified 5-12 Mathematics

John Scoggins (9 – 12 Team), 26 Years of Experience
Mathematics Instructor, USD 320 Wamego High School
B.S. in Mathematics; M.S. In Educational Administration
Certified 7-12 Mathematics; 7-12 Certified Computer Science

Suzie Legg (K – 5 Team), 21 Years of Experience
Elementary Curriculum Coach, USD 500 Kansas City, KS Public Schools-Curriculum Department
B.S. in Education; M.S. in Education
Certified K-6 ESOL and K-9 Elementary

Lynette Sharlow (K – 5 Team), 27 Years of Experience
Mathematics Curriculum Coach, USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
B.S. Education
Certified K-9 Education

Dr. Connie Schrock (K – 5 Team), 39 Years of Experience
Professor of Mathematics, Emporia State University
B.S.E. in Mathematics Education, Mathematics, 7- 12 Mathematics; M.A. in Mathematics; M.S. in Mathematics; Ph.D. in Mathematics Education

 

Brian Shelton (K – 5 Team), 5 Years of Experience
Second Grade Resource Room Teacher, USD 607 Tri-County Special Education Interlocal
M.S. Special Education; B.S. Elementary Education,
Certified K-12 Adaptive, K-12 Functional, and K-9 Elementary Education

Dr. Lucas Shivers (K – 5 Team), 14 Years of Experience
Director of Elementary Education, USD 383 Manhattan
Dual B.S. in Elementary Education, Ag Journalism & Communications; Leadership Studies minor; M.S. in Educational Admin.; Ed.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Certified district-level leadership in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Building-level leadership certification Ed. Administration

Sarah Stevens (9 – 12 Team), 16 Years of Experience
PreK-12 Curriculum Coach, USD 259 Wichita Public Schools
B.S. Mathematics; B.S.E.; M.Ed. Leadership
Certified 9-12 Mathematics

Jenny Wilcox (6 – 8 Team), 19 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 437 Washburn Rural Middle School
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education; M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction

Rich Wilson (9 – 12 Team), 26 Years of Experience
Director of Assessment, USD 233 Olathe School District
B.A. Mathematics; B.S. Education; M.Ed. Math Education
Certified National Board Certified Teacher/AYA Mathematics and 9-12 Mathematics

Rhonda Willis (9 – 12 Team), 23 Years of Experience
Mathematics Teacher, USD 250 Pittsburg High School
B.S. Education; M.ED. Secondary Teaching
Certified 7-12 Mathematics and ESOL Endorsement

Ad Hoc Team

Mickey DeHook, Parent Representative
Senior Analyst, CenturyLink
B.A. English

Deb Matthews, ECSETS Representative
Education Program Consultant, Kansas State Department of Education
M.S. SPED, Severely Multiply Handicapped and Early Childhood

Shana Gorton, Parent Representative
CBS Coordinator, Elizabeth Layton Center
M.S. Social Work

Alicia Stoltenberg, Center for Education & Testing Evaluation Representative
Mathematics Test Development Coordinator, Center for Educational Testing and Evaluation
B.S.E. Secondary Mathematics Education; M.S.E. Curriculum & Instruction

Dr. Paula Hough, MTSS Representative
Kansas MTSS State Trainer, TASN
B.S. Secondary Education; M. Ed Curriculum and Instruction; Ed. D Curriculum and Leadership

Dr. Vera Stroup – Rentier, ECSETS Representative
Assistant Director, ECSETS, Kansas State Department of Education
BSED Elementary Education/Library Science; MED Early Childhood Special Education; PH.D. Special Education

Lisa Lajoie – Smith, Kansas Association of Teachers of Math Representative
Instructional Coach, Sedgwick County Area Educational Services Interlocal Cooperative #618
B.S. Elementary Education and Special Education; M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction; Teacher Leader Endorsement

William (Bill) Thompson, Business and Industry Representative
Technology Engineering Analyst-Storage, Ascension Information Services
BBA Management Information Systems

Review Documents
 TitleCategoryDescription
Math Standards Review Update Recording3/3/17Video explaining where we are at in the current K-12 Mathematics Review Process. Video is 1hr in length covering committee, process, and feedback.
Proposed Standards Feedback Form12-28-16Survey to provide feedback on the proposed math standards.
Kansas Mathematics Standards Draft 1 12-28-16Draft 1 of math standards up for adoption in 2017.
Mathematics Standards Review Committee TeamUPDATED 1/4/17Complete list of each committee member's credentials.
Review Committee Nomination FormDeadline: January 25, 2016Nomination form to serve on the ELA or Mathematics Review Committee.
Standards Review TimelineUPDATED 5/3/16Provides an overview of the review timeline as well as time commitments within the committee.
Committee Meeting Dates & Locations
Below you will find the dates and formats of the Math Standards Review Committee meetings.
Date(s) of Meeting  Time of Meeting    Location of Meeting  Format of Meeting Committees Attending 
 3/23/16  3pm to 5pm  Online  Virtual  Full Committee
 5/11/16 - 5/12/16  All Day  Topeka  In Person Writing & Ad Hoc Committees
 7/25/16 - 7/27/16  All Day  Topeka  In Person Writing & Ad Hoc Committees
 9/12/16  1pm - 4pm  Online  Virtual Elementary 
Review Committee
 9/14/16  10am to 1pm  Online  Virtual High School 
Review Committee
 9/15/16  10am to 1pm  Online  Virtual Middle School 
Review Committee
 9/23/16  9am to 4pm  Topeka  In Person  High School Writing and Review Commitee
 10/6/16  10am to 12pm  Online  Virtual  Front Matter Sub-Committee
 10/6/16  3pm to 5pm  Online  Virtual  Full Committee
 12/1/16  8am - 9:30am  Online  Virtual  Front Matter Sub-Committee
 12/7/16  10am to 12pm  Online  Virtual  Full Committee
 3/27/17  8am to 4pm  Topeka  In Person  Full Committee
 4/26/17 - 4/27/17  8am to 4pm
 Lawrence  In Person
 Full Committee
Meeting Documents
 TitleDescription
March 23, 2016 Virtual Meeting PowerPointPowerPoint shared in the March 2016 full committee meeting.
March 23, 2016 Virtual Meeting RecordingRecording of the March 2016 full committee meeting.
March 23, 2016 Meeting Minutes 
May 11-12, 2016 Meeting Minutes 
September 12, 2016 Virtual Meeting PowerPointPowerPoint used during September 12th Elementary Review committee meeting.
September 14, 2016 Virtual Meeting PowerPoint4PowerPoint used during September 14th High School Review committee meeting.
September 15, 2016 Virtual Meeting PowerPointPowerPoint used during September 15th Middle School Review committee meeting.
Contact Information
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Jennifer Hamlet
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jhamlet@ksde.org
(785) 296-6823

   

 


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