MARCIA M. BURRELL, Ph.D.
96 West 7th Street
Oswego, New York 13126
315-529-4177 (mobile)
315-312-4061 (work)
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Burrell is an innovative leader with more than 30 years of experience in secondary and higher education settings. She has served as the department chair for one of the largest departments at SUNY Oswego, School of Education for the past 12 years. She has co-directed a professional development grant serving hundreds of teachers across New York State.She brings a strong academic background and extensive experience, managing faculty personnel, and overseeing programs and initiatives to increase teaching effectiveness. She led her 23-program department through a successful NCATE visit with full accreditation granted until 2021.She has earned a reputation as a collaborative communicator who is focused on building relationships to drive positive change across disciplines and multiple departments across campus. Her research and teaching interests include investigating teaching mathematics through technology. Dr. Burrell has over 19 publications on teaching, comparative culture, new technologies, and the meaning of learning in a globalized world. She has taught educational assessment, foundations of education, mathematics methods, comparative education and a variety of mathematics courses before the calculus level.
EDUCATION
Walden University: Ph.D., Educational Technology, 2006
Dissertation Title: The Impact of Computer Technology on Constructivist Practices of Secondary Mathematics Teachers. Committee Chair: Dr. Linda Crawford
Syracuse University: M.S. Social Science Education, 1985
Syracuse University: A.B. History and Science Education, 1983
Permanent New York State Teacher Certifications: Mathematics 7-12 & Social Studies 7-12
ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Technology Program Development
Chair of campus-wide Information Technology Committee (ITC) andChair of Campus Technology Advisory Board (CTAB); Collaborated with Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and other University faculty and staff to advise and recommend policies for Campus Technology Services (CTS); Participated or presented at state-wide Instructional Technology (CIT) conferences over the past 10 years; Technology Planning committee member responsible for campus wide E-Text and Online Educational Resources (OER’s).
International Program Development
Createdand oversawa long-term international program and partnership for a travel course to Benin West Africa and Versailles France; Provided professional development training and mentorship to International visiting faculty; Recruited international students to
Education programs.
Program Department
Currently chairsgraduate and undergraduate department of more than 90 full and part-time faculty; Responsible for personnel processes for hiring, continuing appointment, term appointments and discretionary salary increases; Managed recruitment, curriculum development, budgets, advisement and field placement for Adolescence, Childhood, Literacy, Special Education, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL); Responsiblefor departmental accreditation (Specialty Program Assessment reports-SPA) across 23 programs; Developed strong partnerships with academic services for student success; Collaborated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to organize the first School of Education Mathematics Camp for entering students childhood and adolescence education majors.
University& Community Partnerships
Initiated ongoing partnerships with the College of Liberal Arts and Science (CLAS) and the School of Media Communication Media and the Arts (SMCA) for the purpose of modernizing and maintaining Curriculum and Instruction departmental programs. Collaborated with multiple school districts to encourage Teacher Assistant advancement. Managed process for converting face-to-face courses into blended/hybrid online courses; Coordinated efforts across multiple central New York schools to ensure student placements; Developed partnerships with schools for teachers to participate in professional development programs.
Assessment Experience
Coordinated General Education assessments across department level courses; Selected to analyze Middle States assessment data, 2009 and 2015; In preparation for CAEP/NCATE accreditation conductedongoing professional development for faculty. Led faculty in an ongoing process for re-aligning the curriculum and programs around a new performance task, theEducation Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA); Initiated curricular realignment to reflect current state regulations, accreditation standards, and market needs; Attended CAEP/NCATE assessment conference.
WORK HISTORY
Between 1983 and 1995 sheworked in many environments, overlapping experiences, such as classroom teacher, curriculum developer, adjunct faculty, and statewide literacy ombudsman.
State University of New York College at Oswego, Oswego, NY / 1995 - PresentOnondaga Cortland Madison BOCES, Syracuse NY / 1998 – 2000
Oswego County BOCES, Oswego, NY / 1997 – 1998
Oswego City Schools, Oswego, NY / 1996 – 1997
Syracuse City Schools, Syracuse NY / 1995 – 1996
Clinton Community College, Plattsburgh, NY / 1993 – 1995
Ransom Everglades Upper School, Coconut Grove, Miami, FL / 1992 – 1993
SUNY Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY / 1989 – 1991
SUNY Empire State College, Statewide NY / 1985 – 1990
State University of New York at Oswego, Oswego NY / 1985 – 1989
Syracuse City Schools, Syracuse NY / 1983 – 1985
STATEWIDE APPOINTMENTS
Bias Review Committee for New York State Teacher Certification Examinations / 2016Appointment to Chancellor’s Strategic Planning Committee / 2009 - 2012
Appointment to serve on a SUNY’s statewide "Innovation Team" / Summer 2010
CAMPUS APPOINTMENTS
Appointment to Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council / 2016 - PresentAppointment to Middle States Periodic Review Report (PRR) Subcommittee / 2015 - Present
Appointment to Technology Strategic Planning Committee / 2014 - Present
Appointment to Informational Technology Committee (ITC) / 2003 - Present
Appointment to Library Director Search Committee / 2015
Appointment to Campus Technology Services (CTS) E-text committee / 2015
Appointment to Sesquicentennial Committee, Development Office / 2010 - 2011
Appointment to Middle States Committee / 2009 - 2012
Appointment to Integrated Identity, Development Office / 2009 - 2011
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Courses
Foundations of Education/History of Education
Student Teaching Supervision
Mathematics Methods - Childhood
Liberal Arts Mathematics Course
College Algebra
Intermediate Algebra
Beginning Algebra and Arithmetic
College Orientation
College Study Skills
Graduate Courses
Mathematics for All Learners in a Diverse Society, cosponsored by Curriculum & Instruction and Mathematics Departments
Educational Assessment/Tests and Measurements
Educational Foundations
Mathematics Methods, Childhood
Professional Development Topics Courses—Project SMART (Student-Centered, Multicultural, Active, Real-World Teaching)
- Social and Emotional Learners
- Mindfulness in Education
- Attention & Intention: Empowering Learners
- Using Teacher Assessment Data to Imo0pnhdqsprove Teaching and Learning
- Using the Common Core Learning Standards to Improve Student Learning
- Using Formative Assessment to Meet the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS)
- Using Technology to Support Multiple Literacies
- Twenty Years of Professional Development: Looking Back-Looking Forward
- Weaving a Transformative School Fabric
- Generating Expectations for Student Achievement (GESA), and Beyond
- What Kind of Teaching Matters? Looking at the Impacts of our Practice on the
Lives of our Students
- Reflective Teaching: Using Data to Inform our Teaching Practice
- Student-Centered, Multicultural, Active, Real-World Teaching
- Using Data to Improve Student Learning and Promote Organizational Change
- Engaging All Learners Through Popular Culture and the Arts
AWARDS, HONORS & INVITATIONS
HERS Institute, Leadership Training for Higher Education, Bryn Mawr, July 2016
Phi Beta Kappa, International Travel Honor Society, 2001- Present.
The Inclusive Excellence Group of the American Council on Education, Practical leadership development for women in mid-level leadership, February 13 – 15, 2013.
President’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service, April 2011.
Gold Medal Research Award, Office of Research Sponsored Programs, April 2009.
Silver Medal Research Award, Office of Research Sponsored Programs, April 2007.
Bronze Medal Research Award, Office of Research Sponsored Programs, April 2006.
Faculty Merit Awards,multiple years between 2003 and 2016.
GRANTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Collaborator on SUNY Expanded Investment and Performance Fund “SUNY Undergraduate Mathematics Success (SUMS) - Oswego” ($750,000)./ 2016
Received- $468,000 (w/co-director Beyerbachand Blunt White) TLQP funds for ProjectSMART including a statewide component & $20,000 (w/Beyerbach and Witmer) Entergy Grant.
/ 2015-2018
Technology Innovation Grants (TIP), with Eric Olson, ($1525) and with Carol Willard, ($825). / 2014
Received- $468,000 (w/co-director Beyerbach and Blunt White) TLQP funds for ProjectSMART including a statewide component,$20,000 (w/Beyerbach and Witmer) Entergy Grant. / 2014-2015
Received- $468,000 (w/co-directorBeyerbachand Blunt White) TLQP funds for ProjectSMART including a statewide component, $20,000 (w/Beyerbach and Witmer) Entergy Grant. / 2013-2014
Received- $468,000 (w/co-director Beyerbach, and Blunt White) TLQP funds for ProjectSMART including a statewide component, $25,000 (w/Beyerbach and Witmer) Entergy Grant. / 2102-2013
Technology Innovation Grant (TIP), $20,787. / 2012
Received- $468,000 (w/co-director Beyerbachand Blunt White) TLQP funds for Project SMART including a statewide component, $25,000 (w/Beyerbach and Witmer) Entergy Grant. / 2011-2012
Received (with Beyerbach, Ramalho, Garii) Mercy Corps grant for 1100 fraction calculators to distribute in Alagoas Brazil, and provided teacher training in Alagoas with Beyebach and Ramalho.
/ 2010-2011
Received$500,000 (with co-director Beyerbach and Blunt White) TLQP funds for Project SMART including a statewide component, $25,000(w/Beyerbach and Witmer) Entergy Grant for SMART. / 2010-2011
Student Computing Access Program (SCAP) funded for Curriculum and Instruction Department (w/Roberta Schnorr). / 2010
Student Computing Access Program (SCAP) funded Curriculum and Instruction Department. / 2009
Received $500,000 (w/co-director Beyerbach and Blunt White) TLQP funds for Project SMART including a statewide component, $25,000 (w/Beyerbach and Witmer) Entergy Grant for SMART. / 2009 - 2010
Office of International Programs, Faculty International Travel Grant for $1,000 to attend 21st Century Mathematics, Conference in Dresden Germany. / 2009
Received (w/co-director Beyerbach) $228,901 from TLQP for Project SMART, received $25,000 Entergy Grant for SMART, funded to participate in New York Consortium for Professional Development. / 2008- 2009
Oswego County Teacher Center Grant, Learning from Success, with Laura Stevens and Barbara Garii. / 2008
Oswego County Teacher Center Grant, Student-to-Student Exchange, with Laurel Pfund- Byron and Barbara Garii. / 2008
OEIP, Faculty International Travel Grant, for $1K to attend International Association of Intercultural Education (IAIE). / 2008
Received (w/co-director Beyerbach) $238,812 from TLQP for Project SMART, received another $25,000 Entergy grant for SMART. / 2007 - 2008
Received $25,000 Entergy Grant for SMART. / 2006 - 2007
GESA Educational Alliance Senior Research Associate Director (w/ Beyerbach). / 2006 - Present
Received $238,812 from TLQP (w/co-director Beyerbach) for Project SMART, $25,000 Entergy Grant for SMART, received $750 from Pathfinder Bank for SMART. / 2005 - 2006
Received $238,812 from TLQP (w/co-director Beyerbach) for Project SMART, received, $25,000 Entergy Grant for SMART, received $750 from Pathfinder Bank for SMART. / 2004 - 2005
Received $259,000 for first of 5 year funded Project, SMART, co-directed with Beyerbach; Pathfinder Bank, $750 to SMART. / 2003- 2004
Co-director of Project SMART- awarded $186,000 to support Local Professional development, Center for Urban Schools, and Empowerment Through Education [ETE], middle school rural/urban student exchange. / 2002- 2003
Healthworks—Received $24,000 to develop middle school health curriculum through Project SMART / 2002- 2003
Pathfinder Bank—Awarded $1,000 to Project SMART. / 2002 - 2003
New York Consortium for Professional Development Partner-SUNY Oswego Awarded $43,000 of a $900,000 Grant to develop equity standards to support NYC teachers and students. / 2002 -2003
Grant awards for Professional Development through the United University Professions (UUP) Program. Spring 2001 for $250, Spring 2002 for $150, Spring 2005 for $650, Spring 2007 for $613, Fall 2008 for $900, and Fall 2009 for $250. / 2001 - 2009
SELECTED COMMUNITY AND UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Children’s Museum of Oswego (CMOO) Board member, 2013 – Present.
Information Technology Committee (ITC) chair or member, 2006 – Present.
AERA proposal review, TACTL SIG, 2013 & 2016.
Commencement Reader, December and May,2010 to 2015.
Campus Technology Services, Technology Board (CTS, Tech Board), chair or member, 2003 – Present
Educational Opportunity Program Director Search Committee, 2015.
SUNY Oswego, Gileen W. French '65 Scholarship Selection Committee, 2013 - 2016.
Commencement Speaker Committee for President’s Office, Fall 2010 – December 2014.
Dissertation Committee Member, Gregory, J. P. (2013).The Relationship Between The Amounts Of Time Spent In One School During Early Field Experiences and Student Teacher Performance(Doctoral dissertation, Liberty University).
Book Review: Edmundson, A. (2011). Cases on globalized and culturally appropriate e-learning: Challenges and solutions. [Burrell, M.] Hershey PA: Information Science Reference.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (CURRENT MEMBERSHIP)
AAC&U(Association of American Colleges and Universities, 2014 - Present
AACE (Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education) 2003 - 2009
AERA (American Educational Research Association) since 2004
NAME (National Association for Multicultural Education) 2005 - 2013
NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) since 1983
PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Book
Burrell, M. (2008). Mathematics teacher practices and the impact of computer technology: Technology use and constructivism. Saarbrücken, Germany: VDM Verlag.
Book Chapters
Beyerbach, B., Burrell, M., Cosey, B., PerryEvenstad, J., Grayson, D., Parsons, D., & Ramalho, T. (2009).Assessing the Impact of GESA (Generating Expectations for Student Achievement) on Teachers, Preservice Teachers, and K-12 Students. InHow do we know they know?” A conversation about pre-service teachers learning about culture & social justice. New York: Peter Lang (pp. 199 - 210).
Blunt White, C., Fraser-Abder, P., Beyerbach, B., Boyle, M., Burrell, M., Kosky, E., Nicheloson, K., Washington, V., & Weitz, E. (2006). Using popular culture films and educational videos to facilitate conversations about equity issues. In Pedagogical Issues in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Volume 2. NY: NYCPD, (pp. 79-94).
Journal Articles
Maina, F., Burrell, M., & Hampton, B. (2011). Coping strategies for students of color in a predominantly white college: Voices from the alumni. Online Submission, Retrieved from EBSCOhost.
Burrell-Ihlow, M. (2009). An investigation of teaching and learning: Using course management software (CMS) in a typically face to face course.International Journal on E-Learning,8(1), 5-16.
Burrell, M. M., Garii, B., & McKeown, J.S. (2008). Professional dialogues, faculty interactions, and student involvement, Institute of International Education Network.
Burrell-Ihlow, M. & Burrell, C.O. (2003).Research and development product development manager for industrial cleaning products. In A.C. Rule (Ed.) Mathematics in the real world: How people in different professions use mathematics (pp. 13-17). (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 468389).
Conference Proceedings
Burrell, M. & Cohn, C. (April 2010) Integrating Technology into the Mathematics Classroom: Instructional Design and Lesson Conversion, Proceedings of the Mathematics Education in Global Community, Dresden, Germany.
Burrell, M. & Maina, F. (March, 2009). Using a learning management software to
investigate teaching mathematics to diverse learners, Proceedings of Society for Information
Technology and Teacher Education International Conference Proceedings.
Burrell, M. (January 2009). An Investigation of Teaching and Learning: Using Course ManagementSoftware (CMS) in a Typically Face-to-Face Course. International Journal on E-Learning.
Garii, B. & Burrell, M (2007, September). Mathematics in the middle: Enhancing teachers’ understanding of the interplay between “school math” and professional uses of mathematics. Accepted for proceedings of the Mathematics Education in Global Community, Charlotte, NC.
Burrell-Ihlow, M. (2006). Web enhanced course software for documenting social justice learning in a graduate assessment course, Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference Proceedings.
Burrell-Ihlow, M. (2005). The impact of computer technology on secondary mathematics teacher constructivist practices: Toyota time grant award recipients from 1997 - 2003, Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference Proceedings 2005 (1), 1314-1319.
Beyerbach, B. & Burrell-Ihlow, M. (2004). Preservice teachers’ response to a web quest on culturally relevant teaching, Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference Proceedings, 2004 (1). 801-805.
Burrell-Ihlow, M. (2004). Using course management software in an on-campus graduate level assessment course. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference Proceedings, 2004 (1). 1998-2003.
Newsletters
Burrell, M. M. (2014, Fall).Teacher education on the brink.UUP In Touch, Newsletter of the Oswego Chapter, 8.
Gilmour, S., Burrell, M., & Frederick, A. (2007). “Toutes les filles à l’école” (All the girls at school): A collaborative approach to creating and sustaining educational opportunities for girls in the republic of Benin, West Africa. Association of American Colleges & Universities, Multicultural Alliances, 36 (1), Global Perspective.
Gilmour, S., Beyerbach, B., Boozer, B., Burrell-Ihlow, M. Frederick, A. & Kane, S., & Parsons, D. (2006, Fall). Project CLIMB professional development in Benin, West Africa. Department of Education Administration Newsletter, Oswego, NY.
Parsons, D., Ramalho, T., Beyerbach, B., Burrell, M. (Summer, 2006). Implementing GESA in small town and urban contexts. AGELE Newsletter.
Presentations
Burrell, M. M. (April 22, 2016), Formative Assessment, School Number 9 Professional Development Day, Rochester, New York.
Burrell, M.M. (October 3, 2015), TEDx Talk: Gatekeeping in Mathematics, Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, New York.
McCormick, A., Burrell, M., Early, J., Glidden, L., Wan, H.(2016, January 23) Global Literacy Defined by Engagement: SUNY Oswego’s Best Practices, Washington D.C, Association of American Colleges and Universities Conference.
Burrell, M. M. (2014, September 25). Gate keeping. Workshop presented at Mathematics Education in a Connected World, Dubrovnik, Montenegro.
Burrell, M. M. (2012, July 9). Gate keeping: Teaching Mathematics from a Multicultural Perspective. Talk presented at STEM Education Conference, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.
Burrell, M., Ramalho, T., Beyerbach, B. (March 2011).Three Day Consultancy for Brazil Government:Using calculators in the mathematics classroom, Alagoas, Brazil.
Burrell, M. (April 2011). Presentation: School and Material Conditions Collide: Benin/France
Perspectives at QUEST, Oswego, NY.
Burrell, M. & Sturr, N. (April 2011). Using Endnotes, COLT, SUNY Oswego, NY.
Streets, B. & Burrell,M. et al. (February 2010). Faculty and Staff Experiences in Benin: Part
2/Reflections on Ouidah, Historical City of the Slave Trade, College Hour, SUNY Oswego, NY.
Burrell, M. M. (2012, July 9). Gate keeping: Teaching Mathematics from a Multicultural Perspective.
Talk presented at STEM Education Conference, SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY.
Burrell.M.M. (September 2009).Benin and the Diaspora, A College Hour presentation, Oswego, NY.
Beyerbach, B., Burrell, M., Cosey, B., Grayson, D., Parsons, D., Evendstand, J.P., & Ramalho, T. (April2009).A Presentation on Assessing the Impact of GESA on Teachers, preservice teachers and K-12 students, AERA, San Diego, CA.
Beyerbach, B., Burrell, M., Cosey, B., Grayson, D., Parsons, D., Evendstand, J.P., & Ramalho, T. (November 2008).A Presentation on Assessing the Impact of GESA on Teachers, preservice teachers and K-12 students, National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME), New Orleans, LA.
Spindler, M. & Burrell, M.(2009, April). A Presentation on Concept Mapping. A COLT presentation, Oswego, NY.
Witmer, S. & Burrell, M (2009, April). Presentation: ENTERGY Project. A Presentation at QUEST, Oswego, NY.
Stevens, L. & Burrell, M. (2009, April). Presentation: Benin and Language. A Presentation at QUEST, Oswego, NY.
Byron, L. & Burrell, M. (2009, April). Presentation: Benin and New Haven Elementary. A Presentation atQUEST, Oswego, NY.
Burrell, M. & Baltus, C. (2008, October). Presentation: Yes, you can pass the Math 304 competency, A Presentation for Mathematics Majors, Oswego, NY.
Burrell, M. (October 8, 2008). GESA introduction: Examining teaching behaviors for ways that support the achievement of equity (culturally-relevant teaching, social justice. A presentation at Pulaski Middle School, Pulaski, NY.
Burrell, M. (May 3, 2008). Teacher perceptions of parents.A Paper presented at the SOS Conference, New York University, NY.