Carrie Chiappetta

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Carrie Chiappetta is currently a teacher on special assignment working as the Secondary Mathematics Coordinator for the Stamford (CT) Public Schools. She has taught middle school mathematics for 10 years, was an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the National Science Foundation in Arlington, VA and has been in the Coordinator position for two years. Carrie believes firmly that all students can learn mathematics and that all students should have equal access to high quality math instruction.

In Carrie's current position, she is assisting in the revision and alignment of the mathematics curriculum in grades 6-12 in Stamford. Not only does Carrie work with teachers and administrators but she also worked weekly with the math coaches in the district.

Carrie has written articles for the website www.k12 academics.com and one for inspiringteachers.com has a passion for international math education. She has received numerous awards which include the Presidential Award for Secondary Mathematics, Toyota T.I.M.E. Grant, the Connecticut Education Association "Salutes" award, two Stamford Education Association "Spotlight on Teachers" awards, the Celebration of Excellence award, and six People's Bank Mini-grants. Carrie has also been interviewed for books and websites, and Ph.D dissertations regarding mentoring teachers, effective lessons and teaching strategies.

Carrie's interest in international education led her to work at NSF in the Division of Graduate Education. During her year at NSF, she created the international component to the NSF Graduate Teaching Fellows in K-12 Education Program (GK-12). She also arranged and led the GK-12 International Workshop in August 2007 and has participated in many international math conferences. She will be presenting at a conference in Germany in September 2009.

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