Expertise:
Professional development, especially mathematics
Major Product/SVS:
Professional development services; Lesson study
Favorite Business Publication:
The American Educator; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Reading; Solving crossword puzzles
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts in Education, John Carroll University; Bachelor of Fine Arts, Ohio University
Affiliations Awards:
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; National Staff Development Council; ASCD; Ad Hoc Committee on Teachers as Professionals, Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences; Learning Forward (Formerly National Staff Development Council)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career has been helping create the Thinking Mathematics program. The most gratifying aspect of her career is assisting teachers in helping students.
Number Of Years In Profession:
44
Number Of Years In Current Position:
21
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and her ability to utilize the opportunities that came her way.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession as a teacher because she believes it is exciting to watch children learn, grow and develop the capacity for success. She began working in the area of professional development and educational issues because of the experience she gained as a teacher and her desire to help other teachers.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Gill wants to eliminate the notion that it doesn't matter whether people learn mathematics; she believes that the opposite is true, and that education in mathematics is vital to the future of the nation.