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Lynne M. Pachnowski
Ph.D., Boston College
lmp@uakron.edu
Lynne Pachnowski is Professor of Education in the College of Education who teaches and researches in the area of math teaching and teaching with technology. Her recent interests have been in the area of the conceptual representations of mathematical operations and the sharing of these to pre-service and in-service teachers.
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Nidaa Makki
PhD., Kent State University
nm32@uakron.edu
Nidaa Makki is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education with a focus on science education. Her research expertise focuses on interdisciplinary science curriculum, nature of science, and problem based learning. She teaches courses in science curriculum and instruction, nature of science, and technology applications.
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Gary M. Holliday
Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology
gholliday@uakron.edu
Gary Holliday is Assistant Professor of Science Education in the College of Education and has 15+ years of experience as a science educator. His research interests include informal settings (such as museums) as contexts for teacher professional development, nature of science, and bridging informal and K-12 learning environments.
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Xin Liang
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
liang@uakron.edu
Xin Liang is Professor of Educational Research Methodology in the College of Education who teaches program evaluation and educational statistics. Her recent research focuses on urban students academic growth and retention models.
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Karen B. Plaster
M.S., The University of Akron
kbp9@zips.uakron.edu
Karen Plaster is a Clinical Instructor in the College of Education. Her primary responsibility is coaching the Woodrow Wilson Fellows in the field at both Akron Public and Canton City Schools. She also teaches Educational Technology and Teaching Math to Middle Level Learners.
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Tim Sisson
M.Ed., The University of Akron
tls48@uakron.edu
Tim Sisson is a project coordinator for the College of Education focused on the development and implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives. His current interests have been in the areas of educational technology, learning communities, problem-based learning, and science education through development of citizen scientist.
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