Julie Herron

Assistant Professor, Elementary Mathematics Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
206 Graves Hall
(205)-348-5619
jherron1@bamaed.ua.edu
Appointed in 2007

Recent Courses Taught:

CEE 380: Math Methods for Elementary Teachers
CSE 582: Math Methods for Elementary Teachers for Alternative Certification Students

Areas of Research:

Early Childhood Mathematics

Integration of Technology into Mathematics Instruction with Pre-Service Teachers

Use of Culture in Mathematics Instruction

Academic Degrees:

Ph.D., Utah State University, 2007. Curriculum and Instruction.

M.A., San Diego State University, 2002. Mathematics Education.

B.A., University of Oregon, 1996. Communication Disorders and Sciences, Spanish.

Professional Experiences:

Assistant Professor, The College of Education, The University of Alabama, 2007 – Present.

Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Elementary Education, Utah State University, 2005 – 2007.

Elementary Classroom Teacher, 1996 - 2005

Selected Publications:

Herron, J. & Johnson, D.D. (2007---under review) Math Lessons + Technology = Success for Pre-Teachers and Students

Selected Presentations:

Herron, J. & Johnson, D.D. (April, 2008) The Instructional Architect: Providing a blueprint for teaches to integrate online mathematics resources with instruction. Paper presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

Herron, J. & Johnson, D.D. (March, 2007) The Instructional Architect: Providing a blueprint for leaders to connect teachers, students, and mathematical online learning resources - Paper presentation at the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Herron, J. (with Milton, R., Engblom-Bradley, C., Ortiz-Franco, L.., Eglash, R.) (March, 2007) Ethnomathematics for Leadership in Our Schools, Part 1: Providing Leadership to Diversify Mathematics in our Classrooms—Mini Course presentation at the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Herron, J. (Oct., 2006) Speaking Their Language: How to Incorporate Culture into Mathematics Instruction. Invited presenter at Utah Education Association Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah

Herron, J. (April, 2006) Speaking Their Language: A Look at Mathematics and Culture. Paper presentation at the Utah’s National Association for Multicultural Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah.