Contact
- Phone: 405-574-1354
- Email: awood@usao.edu
- Location: Gary Hall 206D
Education
| Degree | Major Emphasis | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Liberty University | 2024 |
| Master of Education | Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Math Education |
2012 | |
| Bachelor of Science | Elementary Education | USAO | 2004 |
Biography
Dr. Andrea Wood is a a first year professor at USAO and is also an alumni. She currently
teaches math courses for elementary teachers. Literature for Young People, and other
professional education courses. Prior to teaching at USAO, she was the district math
supervisor for Mid-Del Schools, a National Math Consultant for a publishing company,
a district math supervisor for Moore Public Schools, and an elementary and middle
teacher.
Dr. Wood was a recipient of the USAO Gladys Anderson Emerson Faculty Research Stipend.
She was able to share her applied study research at the National Council of Supervisors
of Mathematics Conference. She was a State Finalist for Oklahoma State Teacher of
the Year and also District Teacher of the Year for Moore Public Schools.
She is currently the president and a founding member of the Oklahoma Association of
Math Leaders. She is a currently a member of the National Council of Supervisors of
Mathematics, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Oklahoma Council
of Teachers of Mathematics, and Central Oklahoma Math Consortium where she also serves
on various committees.
Research, Presentations & Publications
Wood, A. (November 8, 2024). Leading a Math Textbook Adoption: Reflections, Successes
and Do-Overs, California Math Council, Palm Springs, CA.
Wood, A. (September 24, 2024). Empowering Educators: Breaking Down Barriers and Maximizing
Time for Professional Learning, National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Chicago,
IL.
Wood, A and McDowell, D. (September 26, 2024). Shine On: Cultivating Student Brilliance
in Problem Solving. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Chicago, IL.
Wood, A. (June 21, 2024). Shine On: Cultivating Student Brilliance and Joy in Problem
Solving. Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Minco, OK.
Wood, A. (June 21, 2024). Leading for Change: Bringing the Joy and Wonder Back to
Your Site. Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Minco, OK.
Wood, A. (June 17, 2024). Empowering ALL Students through Rich, Real-World Problem
Solving: Equitable Strategies, National Council of Teachers of English and National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics, New Orleans, LA.
Wood, A. (October 2023). National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Empowering All
Student Through Rich Real-World Problem Solving, Washington DC.
Wood, A. (November 2023). Empowering All Students to Dare, Dream, Do Through Rich
Problem Solving, California Math Council, Palm Springs, CA .
Wood, A. (September 2023). Stop Collaborate and Listen. Los Angeles, CA, National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics LA.