Laurel Cooley

Education:

Ph.D., New York University - 1995 (Mathematics Education)

Books and Publications

Brantlinger, A., Grant, A., Cooley, L. (To appear). "How Long Do Community Insiders and Outsiders Stay?: Mathematics Teacher Preparation and Retention in an Urban School District." American Journal of Education. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2023

Brantlinger, A., Grant, A., Miller, J., Viviani, W., Cooley, L., & Griffin, M. (2020). "Maintaining Gaps in Teacher Diversity, Preparedness, Effectiveness, and Retention: A Program Theory Evaluation of Mathematics Teacher Training in the New York City Teaching Fellows." Education Policy. DOI: 10.1177/0895904820951117. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2020

Cooley, L. Hannaford-Simpson, S., Shahid, R. (2020). "Limited Access to Physical and Intellectual Resources and the Perpetuation of Informal Segregation in Mathematics Education in NYC Public Schools: Six Case Studies." The Lighthouse 
Almanac of the Benjamin Banneker Association, 3(1), 7 - 23. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2020

Cooley, L., Brantlinger, A., Hannaford-Simpson, S., Shahid, R. (2020). "Presumed Proficiencies, Credentialism and the Pedagogy of Poverty: Mathematics Teachers from Selective Alternative Route Programs." Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 24(1), 61-87. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2020

Brantlinger, A., Cooley, L, Griffen, M. (2019). "Intersectionality and Mathematics Teacher Training: Distinct District Trajectories of Different Teacher Subgroups." In Otten, S., Candela, A. G., de Araujo, Z., Haines, C., & Munter, C. (Eds.), Proceedings of the forty-first annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, (pp. 1208 - 1212). St Louis, MO. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2019

Cooley, L. (2019). "Racialized Symbolic Violence - An Example." In J. Subramanian (Ed.), Proceedings of the 10th International Mathematics Education and Society Conference. (pp. 343 - 355). University of Hyderabad, India. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2019

Brantlinger, A. & Cooley, L., (2017). "How Urban Mathematics Teacher Selection, Training and Induction Affect Retention." In E. Galindo & J. Newton (Eds.), Proceedings of the 39th Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PMENA), (PP. 475-488). Indianapolis, IN. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2017

Cooley, L., Vidakovic, D., Martin, W., Dexter, S. Suzuki, J. (2016). "Student Reaction to Learning Theory Based Curriculum Materials in Linear Algebra - A Survey Analysis." International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 17(1). University of Plymouth: U.K. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2016

Cooley, L., D. Vidakovic, W.O. Martin, S. Dexter, J. Suzuki and S. Loch. (2014). "Modules as Learning Tools in Linear Algebra." PRIMUS: Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies. 24(3), 257-78. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2014

Cooley, L. and D. Vidakovic. (2013). "Linear Algebra in New Environments (LINE) -- An Assessment." In C. Stoica (Ed.) Essays on Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 5, 215- 224. Athens Institute for Education and Research (ATINER), Athens, Greece. No: MAT2013-0473.
(Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2013

Cooley, L., D. Vidakovic, W.O. Martin, S. Dexter, J. Suzuki and S. Loch. (2013). "Linear Algebra in New Environments." In M.V. Martinez & A. Castro Superfine (Eds.), The Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education., pp. 54 - 58. Chicago. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2013

Martin, W.O., S. Loch, L. Cooley, S. Dexter and D. Vidakovic. (2010). "Integrating Learning Theories and Application-based Modules in Teaching Linear Algebra." Linear Algebra and Its Applications. Eds. R.A. Brunaldi, V. Mehrmann and H. Schneider. pp 2089-99. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2010

Brantlinger, A., L. Cooley and E. Brantligner. (2009). "Families, Values, and Class Relations: The Politics of Alternative Routes to Urban Teaching." International Handbook of Sociology of Education: Critical Research for Social Justice. Eds. M. Apple, S.J. Bali and L.A. Gandin. New York: Routledge. (Books and Publications: Book Chapter) 2009

Cooley, L. (2009). "An Alternate Route to Urban Mathematics Teaching: The NYC Teaching Fellows Program." In L. Paditz & A. Rogerson (Eds.), Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference for Mathematics into the 21st Century, 120 - 124. Dresden University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
(Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2009

Brantlinger, A., Cooley, L. (2008). "No teacher candidate left behind - a study of the largest mathematics alternative certification program in the United States." In J.F. Matos, P. Valero & K. Yasukawa (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fifth International Mathematics Education and Society Conference. Lisbon: Centro de Investigação em Educação, Universidade de Lisbo, pp. 113 - 117. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2008

Vidakovic, D., L. Cooley, W.O. Martin and M. Meagher. (2008). "Making Connections Between the Study of Linear Algebra Content and the Study of Learning Theories." Proceedings of the Eleventh Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (RUME). SIG of the Mathematical Association of America. San Diego. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2008

Cooley, L., M. Trigueros and B. Baker. (2007). "Schema Thematization: A Theoretical Framework and an Example." Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 38(4), pp. 370-92. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2007

Cooley, L., W. Martin, D. Vidakovic and S. Loch. (2007). "Coordinating Learning Theories with Linear Algebra." International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning [on-line journal], May 29. United Kingdom: University of Plymouth. http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/journal/default.htm. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2007

Meagher, M., A. Brantlinger and L. Cooley. (2007). "Alternative Certification in Urban School Districts: The Case of the NYC Mathematics Teaching Fellows." In T. de Silva Lamberg & L. R. Wiest (Eds.), Proceedings of the Twenty-ninth Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education., p. 1011 - 1015, Tahoe, Nev.: PME-NA. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2007

Meagher, M., L. Cooley, W.O. Martin, D. Vidakovic and S. Loch. (2006). "The Learning of Linear Algebra from an APOS Perspective." In S. Alatorre, J. L. Cortina, M. Sáiz, & A. Méndez (Eds.),Proceedings of the 28th Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2(84). Merida, Mexico: PME-NA. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2006

Cooley, L., M. Trigueros and B. Baker. (2003). "Thematization of the Calculus Graphing Schema." Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (IGPME-27) 2. Honolulu. 57-65. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 2003

Cooley, L. (2002). "Writing in Calculus and Reflective Abstraction." Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 21(3), pp. 255-82. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2002

Baker, B., L. Cooley and M. Trigueros. (2000). "The Schema Triad -- A Calculus Example." JRME -- Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 31(5), pp. 557-78. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 2000

Cooley, L., B. Baker and M. Trigueros. (1999). "On Schema Interaction." In F. Hitt and M. Santos (Eds.), Proceedings of the Psychology of Mathematics Education -- North America (PMENA). 199-204. Cuernavaca, Mexico. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 1999

Cooley, L., B. Baker and M. Trigueros. (1998). "Double Triad Levels of Piaget and Garcia in Schema Development." Proceedings of the 11th Annual International Conference for Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (ICTCM). New Orleans. (Books and Publications: Article (Other)) 1998

Cooley, L. (1997). "Evaluating the Effects on Conceptual Understanding and Achievement on Enhancing an Introductory Calculus Course With a Computer Algebra System." (1997). Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies (PRIMUS), 7(4), pp. 308-16. (Books and Publications: Article (Peer-reviewed)) 1997

Awards, Honors and Fellowships

CUNY Chancellor's Recognition Award for Major Institutional Grants. Awarded by Chancellor James Milliken. (Awards and Honors) 2016

CUNY Chancellor's Recognition Award for Major Institutional Grants. Awarded by Chancellor Goldstein, May. (Awards and Honors) 2007

Awarded membership in PKAL-Project Kaleidoscope Faculty for the 21st Century. PKAL is a national alliance working to build strong learning environments for undergraduate students in mathematics, engineering and the various fields of science. (Awards and Honors) 2006

CUNY Chancellor's Recognition Award for Major Institutional Grants. Awarded by Chancellor Goldstein. (Awards and Honors) 2005

York College - CUNY, Student Government Award for Excellence in Service to Students. (Awards and Honors) 2002

York College - CUNY, Student Government Award for Teaching Excellence. (Awards and Honors) 2000

Project NExT (New Experiences in Teaching) Fellow, AMS and MAA, Funded - 1994 - 1995. Sponsored jointly by the MAA and the AMS for new mathematics faculty. (Awards and Honors) 1994

Empire Challenger Fellowship. (September, 1989 - May, 1990). Awarded by New York State Department of Education to graduate students with high academic standing studying mathematics education. $6000. (Awards and Honors) 1989

Research Activities

National Science Foundation Core Research Grant. (2015 - 2019). Principal Investigator. This is a collaborative grant with Dr. Andrew Brantlinger, Co-PI, University of MD, to research "The Career Trajectories of Urban Math Teachers from a Selective Alternative Certification Program." $950,000. 2015

Math and Science Partnership (MSP), the New York State Department of Education. (2010 - 2012). Principal investigator. The research team from MetroMath@CUNY, including faculty from several CUNY campuses and doctoral students in urban math education at the CUNY Graduate Center, extend their work to collaborate, provide professional development, and co-teach with two high needs high schools in New York City. This was a partnership with the New York City Department of Education. $400,000. 2010

National Science Foundation CCLI grant. (2010 - 2013). Co-principal Investigator with Scott Dexter (Brooklyn College). This was collaborative research on "Linear Algebra in New Environments (LINE)."Collaborative grant with North Dakota State University, Georgia State University and Grand View College. $73,000. 2010

CUNY Faculty Development Grant. (2007 - 2008). "Integrating Computer Science Modules in Linear Algebra." This was a joint grant with Scott Dexter of CIS, Brooklyn College, to co-teach linear algebra incorporating computer science modules. $10,000. 2008

National Science Foundation CCLI-EMD Proof-of-concept grant. (2004 - 2006). Principal investigator. "The Linear Algebra Project." Collaborative grant with North Dakota State University, Georgia State University and Grand View College. The goal of this grant was to develop course materials for an innovative linear algebra course in conjunction with a "learning of linear algebra" course. $75,000. 2004

National Science Foundation grant. (2004 - 2009). Principal Investigator. Directed graduate students and faculty on research team for the Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT), "MetroMath - The Center for Mathematics in America's Cities." Housed at the CUNY Graduate School and University Center. Collaborative grant with CLTs at Rutgers University and University of Pennsylvania. $2 million. 2004

National Science Foundation Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics Scholarship (CSEMS) grant. (2003 - 2007). Principal Investigator. This grant promotes retention and graduation of students in high technology fields. 
 Provided scholarships for 29 students for four years, incorporated partners from high tech companies, and fostered a 
community to provide a strong base for students in the mathematics and computer science majors. York College, CUNY. $400,000. 2003

Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums

Cooley, L., Dorfmeister, J., Littmann, F., Martin, B.; Miller, V., Yao, Y., Vidakovic, D. (2022). "A Qualitative Framework
for Student Understanding of Proof." The Sixth Northeastern Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education (NE-RUME). Rutgers University, NJ. [virtual]
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2022

Cooley, L., Brantlinger, A., Lochard, A. (2020). "A Mathematics Selective Alternative Teacher Certification Program (ATCP) for Urban 
Schools: Trajectories, Preparation and Consequences." Symposium with respondents, Dr. Erika Bullock, University of Wisconsin at 
Madison and Dr. Deena Khalil, Howard University, The 24th Annual Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators 
(AMTE) Conference. Phoenix, AZ.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2020

Brantlinger, A., Cooley, L., Miller, J., Griffen, M.J. (2019). "Interactional Analysis of Retention of Mathematics Teachers From a Selective Alternative Route Program." 2019 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Toronto, Canada. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2019

Cooley, L. (2019). "Racialized Symbolic Violence - An Example." 10th International Mathematics Education and Society Conference. University of Hyderabad, India. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2019

Brantlinger, A. & Cooley, L. (2018). "Selective Alternative Route Programs and Mathematics Teacher Turnover in Urban Schools." 2018 Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), NY, NY. May. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2018

Martin, W.O., D. Vidakovic and L. Cooley. (2018). "Promoting Reasoning in Undergraduate Mathematics (PRIUM)." 2nd Northeastern Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education. Rutgers University, October. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2018

Brantlinger, A. & Cooley, L. (2017). "How Urban Mathematics Teacher Selection, Training and Induction Affect Retention." 39th Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PMENA), Indianapolis, IN. October. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2017

Brantlinger, A. & Cooley, L. (2017). "How Training and Mentoring Affect the Retention of Alternatively Certified Mathematics Teachers."  American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference, San Antonio, Texas, May.
(Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2017

Brantlinger, A. & Cooley, L., (2017). "Alternative Route Math Teachers' Beliefs and Awareness for Teaching Mathematics and Their Retention in New York City Public Schools."   American Educational Research Association (AERA) Conference, San Antonio, Texas. May. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2017

Cooley, L., W.O. Martin and D. Vidakovic. (2014). "An Investigation of Student Perceptions of Linear Algebra Modules." MAA Session on Research on the Teaching and Learning of Undergraduate Mathematics. AMS/MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings. Baltimore, MD, January. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2014

Martin, W.O., L. Cooley and D. Vidakovic. (2014). "Collaborative Research: Linear Algebra in New Environments (LINE)" poster. MAA Session on Projects Supported by the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education, AMS/MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings. Baltimore, MD, January. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2014

Cooley, L., D. Vidakovic, W.O. Martin, S. Dexter, J. Suzuki and S. Loch. (2013). "Linear Algebra in New Environments." Curriculum and Technology Session, Psychology of Mathematics Education -- North American Chapter. Chicago. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2013

Loch, S., D. Vidakovic, W.O. Martin, J. Suzuki, L. Cooley, S. Dexter and C. McClure. (2013). "LINE: Linear Algebra in New Environments--Focusing on Students' Learning" poster. MAA Session on Projects Supported by the NSF Division of Undergraduate Education. AMS/MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings. San Diego, CA, January. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Invited Talk) 2013

Martin, W.O., J. Suzuki, D. Vidakovic, S. Loch, L. Cooley, C. Ciuperca and S. Dexter. (2012). "Linear Algebra in New Environments (LINE): Using Learning Theories to Design Linear Algebra Modules." MAA Session on Innovative and Effective Ways to Teach Linear Algebra AMS/MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings. Boston, MA, January. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2012

Martin, W.O., S. Loch, L. Cooley, S. Dexter and D. Vidakovic. (2008). "Integrating Learning Theories and Application-based Modules in Teaching Linear Algebra." 15th Conference of the International Linear Algebra Society. Cancun, Mexico, June 16-20. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008

Vidakovic, D., L. Cooley, W.O. Martin and M. Meagher. (2008). "Making Connections Between the Study of Linear Algebra Content and the Study of Learning Theories." Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education Conference. San Diego, CA, February. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2008

Brantlinger, A., L. Cooley, E. Donoghue, S. Gningue, L. Gellert, P. Fleshman and S. Henry. (2007). "NYC Math Teaching Fellows: Alternative Certification Meets Urban Education." National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Research Presession. Atlanta, March. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007

Cooley, L., A. Brantlinger, N. Michelli, B. Smith, E. Donoghue, M. Meagher, H. Chu, L. Gonzalez, L. Gellert and P. Fleshman. (2007). "Preparing Alternatively Certified Mathematics Teachers with an Understanding of Urban Students' Lives: The Case of the NYC Teaching Fellows." American Education Research Association. Chicago, April. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007

Cooley, L., B. Smith, M. Meagher, N. Angulo, E. Donoghue, H. Haydar, H. Chu, L. Gonzalez and S. Henry. (2007). "Alternative Certification in Urban School Districts: The Case of the NYC Teaching Fellows." Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. Irvine, Calif., January. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007

Michelli, N., L. Cooley, A. Brantlinger, E. Donoghue, S. Gningue, N. Angulo, L. Gellert, P. Fleshman, S. Henry, H. Chu and C. Woodburn. (2007). "Researching and Examining the Preparation of Alternatively Certified Urban Teachers of Mathematics: MetroMath at The City University of New York." American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. New York, February. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007

Michelli, N., L. Cooley, M. McDonald, P. Mills and W. Sweeney. (2007). "NSF in NYC: Enhancing Mathematics and Science Education." American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education. New York, February. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2007

"Thematization of the Calculus Graphing Schema." (2003). 27th Annual Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Honolulu. Coauthored with M. Trigueros and B. Baker. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 2003

Cooley, L. (1996). "Introductory Calculus Integrated With Maple Labs." Ninth Annual International Conference for Technology in Collegiate Mathematics. Reno, Nev. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 1996

Cooley, L. (1995). "Maple Labs in an Introductory Calculus Course." Eighth Annual International Conference for Technology in Collegiate Mathematics. Houston. (Conferences, Seminars and Symposiums: Conference Presentation) 1995

Other Professional Activities

National Science Foundation Research Grant. (2015 - 2020). "Promoting Reasoning In Undergraduate Mathematics (PRIUM)." Evaluator and Researcher. This is a grant to improve assessment and comprehension of undergraduate proof that is cooperative in nature with mathematicians at North Dakota State University (NDSU) , PI - Dr. Bill Martin, and Georgia State University (GSU), PI - Dr. Draga Vidakovic. 2015