Mathematics and Science Advisory Council
This council advises the Commissioner and the Board of Education on matters pertinent to mathematics and science education in the Commonwealth. With public and professional input, the Council assesses statewide trends and needs; analyzes information regarding mathematics and science education; advises and makes recommendations regarding legislation, regulations, and program guidelines pertinent to mathematics and science education, and provides other programmatic recommendations as it deems necessary to fulfill the goals for mathematics and science education established by the Board of Education.
Meeting Schedule:
The Mathematics and Science Advisory Council will meet on the following dates during the 2011-2012 school year:
Dates, Location, Time - January 26, 2012, Worcester Technical High School, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Dates, Location, Time - December 14, 2011, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Related Resources
Policy on Dissection and Dissection Alternative Activities
Yearly Council Reports
2010 Annual Reports
2009 Annual Reports
2008 Annual Reports
Contact Information
Meto Raha
Office for Mathematics, Science and Technology/Engineering
Phone: 781-338-3548, Email: mraha@doe.mass.edu
Jake Foster
Office for Mathematics, Science and Technology/Engineering
Phone: 781-338-3510, Email: jfoster@doe.mass.edu
2010-2011 Council Members
| Co-Chairs | Title | Institution |
| Dr. Steve Rosenberg | Professor of Mathematics | Boston University |
| Ms. Sandra Ryack-Bell | Executive Director | MITS, Inc. |
| Members | Title | Institution |
| Robert Akie | Mathematics High School Teacher | Franklin Public Schools |
| Kathleen Bodie | Interim Superintendent | Arlington Public Schools |
| Andrew Chen | President | Edutron Corporation |
| Al Cuoco | Senior Scientist & Director, Center for Math Education | Education Development Center |
| Sharon DeCicco | Mathematics High School Teacher | Oakmont Regional Schools |
| Marc Duffy | Mathematics Department Chair | Pembroke Public Schools |
| Solomon Friedberg | Chairman, Department of Mathematics | Boston College |
| Mark Johnston | Math and Science Teacher | Lynn Public Schools |
| Christyna Laubach | Teacher/Dept Chair Tech/Eng | Lenox Mem. High School |
| Eileen Lee | Executive Director | Math for America Boston |
| Barnas Monteith | Senior Vice President | Advanced Diamond Solutions |
| Judy Moore | Elementary Teacher | Harvard Public Schools |
| Josh Mower | High School Mathematics Teacher | Lynn Public Schools |
| Lauren Provost | Mathematics Instructor and Research Assistant | Sparhawk School |
| Nitzan Resnick | Director | Kehillah Schechter Academy |
last updated: January 18, 2012
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