Georgia A. Cobbs

GEORGIA A. COBBS

Home Business 1312 Khanabad Way PJW College of Education & Human Missoula, MT 59802 Sciences (406) 360-5946 University of Montana Missoula, MT 59812 (406) 243-6052 [email protected]

Education 1995 Ph.D. Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Dissertation: The Evolution and Implementation of an Eighth Grade Integrated Mathematics-Science Course.

1987 M.A., Elementary Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Thesis: Auditory Evoked Potential Differences in Brain-Mapping Patterns among College Learning Disabled Students.

1979 B.S. Elementary Education, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. Magna cum laude

Professional Interests Teaching how to teach mathematics incorporating the CCSSM Standards, technology, cultural relevancy and manipulatives. Becoming aware of various approaches to teaching and learning to enables teachers to facilitate learning more effectively. Integration of mathematics and other subjects throughout the curriculum is important in the 21st century, but a necessity for today’s multifaceted, global learner. In addition to mathematics education, I also enjoy teaching how to incorporate the various forms of technology for the tech savvy learner in today’s classroom.

Educational Experience 2008-Present Professor, University of Montana, Missoula Montana. Curriculum and Instruction Department.

1999-Present Associate Professor, University of Montana, Missoula Montana. Curriculum and Instruction Department.

1996-1999 Assistant Professor, University of Montana, Missoula Montana. Curriculum and Instruction Department.

1995 Instructor, Central Wyoming College, Jackson, WY

1993- 1995 Adjunct Faculty, Boise State University

1993-1994 Horseshoe Bend Middle School, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho Taught middle school mathematics and science, using three classroom Macintosh LCII’s within the curriculum. 22

1991-1993 Instructor, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho Instructor of Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction and Microcomputers in Education; Supervisor of Field Experience for student teachers. Developed and coordinated a pilot program for methods students to have field experience. Taught Mathematics Assessment Course to Horseshoe Bend K-12 Teachers. Summer Enrichment Mathematics Program for Gifted and Talented Elementary students (grades 3-8).

1990-1991 Teacher, Upper Arlington City Schools Seventh grade mathematics and science teacher in informal education program integrating both with language arts. Upper Arlington City Schools, Upper Arlington, Ohio.

1988-1991 Teacher, Upper Arlington City Schools Sixth grade elementary teacher working with the informal sixth grade team integrating mathematics with social studies, science and language arts. Upper Arlington City Schools, Upper Arlington, Ohio.

1990 Teacher, Summer School Upper Arlington City Schools Enrichment Program teaching mathematics to gifted and talented elementary students (grades 3-7). Worthington City Schools Remedial Mathematics teacher for elementary students (grades 3-6).

1985-1988 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Ohio State University Duties included team teaching with one professor and another graduate teaching associate. We taught a strand of elementary majors integrating the use of computers in many content areas within the classroom. I implemented a program using e-mail between elementary and high school students to enhance the writing skills of the elementary students.

1985-1986 Research Associate, Ohio State University. Assistant to the Beta Test Site of the Brain Atlas researching neuropsychological differences between learning disabled and non-learning disabled college students.

1984-1986 Substitute Teacher: in schools in the Greater Columbus Metro, Ohio area. 1979-1983 Sutherlin Academy, Danville, Virginia Taught mathematics and science to sixth and seventh graders.

Recent Research Experience and Support Cobbs, G. A. & Disney, A. (2014-2015). Redesigning Elementary Math Methods in Common Core Era. Specifically, we are interviewing our teacher candidates as they progress through

and after they have completed our new elementary education program. Cobbs 3 Grant Co-Writer with Drs. Jennifer Luebeck, Brian Lindaman (Aug, 2012). MCCSM = Montana Common Core Standards for Mathematics. (STREAM) Math and Science Partnership Grant (MSP) to OPI, Funded $ 1,000,000. Cobbs, G. A. & Atkins, T. (2011-2012). Teacher Work Samples. This project illustrated the impact our teacher candidates have in their field placement. Specifically, is there a gain in achievement of the elementary students after the teaching of our teacher candidates. Cobbs, G. A. & Miller, K. (2009-2010) Connecting Mathematics and Science: Teacher’s Perspectives on Implementing an Integrated Curriculum (AWIM). Grant Writer, (Feb, 2012) GLOBE Teacher Workshop on Climate, from NOAA via GLOBE Program Office. Funded $3,380 Curriculum Consultant. (2008-2011) Diabetes Prevention Program for Native American Youth: The JOURNEY to Native Youth Health Feasibility Study Co-PI, Center for Learning and Teaching in the West (CLT-West). (2005-2009) National Science Foundation Grant with five universities in the Northwest Region. Mathematics and Technology Consultant with OPI (Office of Public Instruction) Grant: Partnerships for Student Achievement Through Technology (PSATT). Working with ten rural schools in Northwestern Montana. Awarded. Researcher with J. Downey, Montana State University, (2003-2007). Preparing Preservice Teachers to Teach Diverse Students. Grant Co-Writer, submitted with S. Running, F. A. Heinsch, (2006) Watching the Global Garden Grow: Teaching how climate controls growing seasons and ecosystems. Not funded. Researcher with J. Downey, Montana State University, (2003-2006). Children's Perspectives On Success in Mathematics. Reviewer NSF: Directorate for Education and Human Resources: Teacher Professional Continuum Program. Reviewed proposals for NSF funding. 27-29 October 2004. Researcher with L. Krussel, D. Erickson, & A. Lokey. (2000) Pre-service K-12 Teachers of Mathematics: Division By Fractions: A Multi-level Perspective on Students and their Instructors. Grant Co-Writer, submitted with J. Mayfield to OPI, “North Central Technology Consortium” (NOCENTC), Enhancing Education Through Technology (Ed Tech) Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as Amended by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. Based in Chester, MT. Awarded, $285,000. Coordinator of EOS/GLOBE Teacher Training Center. I worked with George Bailey and the C&I Faculty to coordinate the Earth Observation System (EOS) and Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment Programs (GLOBE) within our teacher education courses, graduate and undergraduate. Grant Co-Writer, submitted with G. Bailey & S. Running, to NASA, International Earth Observing System (EOS) and Natural Resources Training Center. The School of Education received Awarded, $1,750,000. Teaching with Montana’s Framework: Improving Mathematics and Science Education in the Elementary Schools. Dwight D. Eisenhower Competitive Grant, Awarded: $32,813. Professional Development Partnership between The University of Montana and Western Montana Schools. STEP Grant, Awarded: $7,500. Pre-service K-12 Teachers of Mathematics: Change in Beliefs. Research work with D. Erickson. Pre-service K-12 Teachers of Mathematics: What is Algebra? Research work with D. Erickson.

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Cobbs, G., Luebeck, J. & Scott, L. (2015). Modules, Workshops, Cohorts and Guides! A Recipe for Common Core Implementation in a Rural State. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (pp. 2386-2388). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). http://www.editlib.org/p/150368/ Luebeck, J., Cobbs, G. & Scott, L. (2015). Closing the Distance: Online Learning for Rural Mathematics Teachers. In Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2015 (pp. 53-58). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). http://www.editlib.org/p/149966/ Cobbs, G. A., Hill, K. & Roscoe, M. (2014). Data & Statistics Curriculum developed Online Module. Cobbs, G. A., Harding, S., Hill, K. & Roscoe, M. (2013). Number Systems & Operations Curriculum developed Blended Module. Cobbs, G. A. (2012). Instructor’s Manual to accompany Visualizing Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Methods by Joan Cohen Jones. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Cobbs, G. A. & Cranor-Buck, E. (2011). “Gears: A Taste of Life.” Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School, 17, 3 Cobbs, G. A., Brown B, Noonan C, Harris KJ, Parker M, Wilson T, Gress S, Harris JL, Gaskill S, Ricci C, Top Sky W, Cobbs G. (2011). Diabetes Prevention Program for Native American Youth: The JOURNEY to Native Youth Health Feasibility Study. Diabetes 60:S1:A82. Downey, J, & Cobbs, G. A. (2007). “An Innovative Field Assignment to Prepare Elementary Preservice Math Teachers to Teach Culturally Diverse Students.” School Science and Mathematics, 107, 1, 391-403. Wong, J. & Cobbs, G. (2006). “Opening the Gates: An AmeriCorps Volunteer Fends an Unexpected Challenge in Community Building. National Civic Review, 95, 2, 54-58 Satchwell, R., Loepp, F., Morey, M., Cobbs, G., Gray, M., Jones, J., & Lauritsen, A. (2004). Shaping our World.. (Student edition and Teacher edition). Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing. Satchwell, R., Loepp, F., Morey, M., Cobbs, G., Gray, M., Jones, J., & Lauritsen, A. (2003). Living on the Edge.. (Student edition and Teacher edition). Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing. Satchwell, R., Loepp, F., Morey, M., Cobbs, G., Gray, M., Jones, J., & Lauritsen, A. (2003). The Body Works. (Student edition and Teacher edition). Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing. Satchwell, R., Loepp, F., Morey, M., Cobbs, G., Gray, M., Jones, J., & Lauritsen, A. (2003). Patterns of Weather. (Student edition and Teacher edition). Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing. Satchwell, R., Loepp, F., Morey, M., Cobbs, G., Gray, M., Jones, J., & Lauritsen, A. (2003). Patterns Below Us. (Student edition and Teacher edition). Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing. Satchwell, R., Loepp, F., Morey, M., Cobbs, G., Gray, M., Jones, J., & Lauritsen, A. (2003). Patterns Above Us. (Student edition and Teacher edition). Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing. Cobbs, G. A. (2003). Just Passing Through: No, Common Ground found with the University of Montana and several Tribal Colleges in Montana! (posted on Cobbs 5 http://muspin.gsfc.nasa.gov/index.php from June-September 2003) Satchwell, R., Loepp, F., Morey, M., Cobbs, G., Gray, M., Jones, J., & Lauritsen, A. (2002). Patterns Around Us. (Student edition and Teacher edition). Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing. Satchwell, R., Loepp, F., Morey, M., Cobbs, G., Gray, M., Jones, J., Lauritsen, A., & Christensen, B. (2002). Patterns Within Us. (Student edition and Teacher edition). Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing. Satchwell, R., Loepp, F., Morey, M., Cobbs, G., Gray, M., Jones, J., Lauritsen, A., & Christensen, B. (2002). Patterns of Mobility. (Student edition and Teacher edition). Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing. Satchwell, R., Loepp, F., Morey, M., Cobbs, G., Gray, M., Jones, J., Lauritsen, A., & Christensen, B. (2002). Tools for learning. (Student edition and Teacher edition). Denton, TX: RonJon Publishing. Cobbs, G., Meier, S., Nichol, M., & Ward, R. (2001). “Curriculum Integration: Part Two Golden,” CO: NCSM Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership 5, 1 10-20. Cobbs, G., & Brick, C. (2000). Building GLOBE within Your Community. Proceedings of the International Annual GLOBE Conference, July, 2000. Cobbs, G., Meier, S., Nichol, M., & Ward, R. (2000). “Curriculum Integration: Part One, What are the Issues?” Golden, CO: NCSM Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership, 4, 1, 2-6. Meier, S., Cobbs, G., & Nichol, M., (1998). Potential Benefits and Barriers to Integration. School Science and Mathematics, 99, 1, 438-447. Cobbs, G. & Leali, S. (1998). Mathematics/Science Module: Exploring Environments With The CBL. Houston, TX: Texas Instruments. Cobbs, G. A. & Erickson, D. (1997). Pre-service K-12 Teachers of Mathematics: Change in Beliefs. Proceedings of the Eighteenth Annual Meeting for Psychology of Mathematics Education 2, 465. Cobbs, G. A., Erickson, D., & Krussel, L. (1997). Challenges of Reform in Teacher Preparation: Establishing an agenda for documenting meaningful change through research. Proceedings of the Eighteenth Annual Meeting for Psychology of Mathematics Education 2, 508. Cobbs, G. (1995). The Evolution and Implementation of an Eighth Grade Integrated Mathematics-Science Course. Doctoral Dissertation, The Ohio State University. Cobbs, G. (1994) Idaho K-12 Mathematics Content Guide and Framework. (A contributing author of the writing team.) Boise, ID: Idaho State Department of Education.

Selection of Relevant Presentations and Meetings Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2015). Fun and Fractions. To be presented at MEA-MFT, Billings, MT Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2015). The Scoop on Soil: Science Literacy and Elementary. To be presented at MEA-MFT, Billings, MT Cobbs, G. A. (June, 2015). Presented a two-day seminar at Norwegian Centre for Math Education, Trondheim, Norway. Cobbs, G. A. (June, 2015). What Fraction Sense do you have? Presented at Elevating and Celebrating Effective Teaching and Teachers (ECET^2MT), Missoula, MT. Luebeck, J., Cobbs, G. A., & Scott, L. (Mar, 2015). Closing the Distance: Online Learning for Rural Mathematics Teachers. Presented at SITE. Las Vegas. NV. 66

Cobbs, G. A. & Miller, K. (Jan, 2015). Integrating the Practices in the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards (K-12). Presented at MCTM-MSTA Leaders Conference, Bozeman, MT. Cobbs, G. A. & Disney, T. (2015). Redesigning Elementary Math Methods in Common Core Era. Presented at Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE), Orlando, FL. Cobbs, G. A., Luebeck, J., & Lindaman, B. (April, 2014), What’s Your Domain? Get the Facts! Presented at NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Annual National Conference, New Orleans, LA. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2014). STREAM-ing with Data. Presented at MEA-MFT. Missoula, MT.

Cobbs, G. A. & Luebeck, J. (April, 2014). What’s on the Menu? Exploring Standards and Sharing Practice. Presented at NCTM Annual National Conference, New Orleans, LA. Lindaman, B., Cobbs, G. A., & Luebeck, J. (April, 2014), Partnership in Action: A Collaborative Model for Designing Professional Development. Presented at NCTM Annual National Conference, New Orleans, LA. Cobbs, G. A. & Luebeck, J. (April, 2014) Communicating Common Core: A Blended professional development in a rural state. Presented at National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Cobbs, G. A. & Lindaman, B. (April, 2014) Focus on Content, Practices, and Leadership: Designing Professional Development Based on the Common Core. Presented at NCSM Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Cobbs, G. A. & Diemert, K, (Feb 2014). Tools, Tasks, and Trajectories: Bringing the Common Core to Classrooms through Online Professional Learning. Presented at Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE), Irvine, CA. Cobbs, G. A. Luebeck, J. & Miller, K. (Nov, 2014). Integrating the Practices in Mathematics and Science. Presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) Annual Conference, Jacksonville, FL. Luebeck, J. & Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2013). Growing the Common Core in a Rural State Presented at NCTM Regional Conference, Las Vegas, NE Cobbs, G. A. & Heflin, B. (Oct, 2013). Math & Literature: Lessons by the Common Core Domains. Presented at MEA-MFT, Belgrade, MT. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2013). STEM: Rolling Things with K-1 Kids. Presented at MEA-MFT, Belgrade, MT Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2013). STREAM-ing with the Facts. Presented at MEA/MFT. Belgrade, MT. Cobbs, G. A. Luebeck, J. & Miller, K. (Nov, 2013). Rolling out the Common Core and NGSS Statewide. Presented at SSMA Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX. Cobbs, G. A. (August 2013) Precision: Engaging Teachers in Math Common Core, Presented at Annual WM-CSPD August Institute, Missoula, MT. Luebeck, J. & Cobbs, G. A. (Jan, 2013). What's all the fuss about STEM? Presented at AMTE National Conference, Orlando, FL. Cobbs, G. A. & Luebeck, J. (Jan, 2013). Growing STEM: Act Locally to Reach Globally. Presented at AMTE National Conference, Orlando, FL Cobbs 7 Cobbs, G. A. & Miller, K. (Oct, 2012).Presented: K-12 Partnerships with MSP Grants at MUS Board of Regents, October Meeting. Cobbs, G. A. & Berthelote, A. (March 2012). GLOBE Alliance in Montana. Presented at the GLOBE North America Regional Meeting Indianapolis, Indiana.Cobbs, G. A. (March 2012). GLOBE Across the Continental Divide. Presented at the GLOBE North America Regional Meeting Indianapolis, Indiana Cobbs, G. A. Crebs, D., Fassnacht, D. & McClurg, N. (March, 2012). GLOBE/WEN (Global Learning Opportunities to Benefit the Environment and Watershed Education Network): Hydrology training at Geoscience Alliance, Salish Kootenai College, Pablo, MT Cobbs, G. A. & Schneider, P. (Oct, 2011). ). Build It, Test It, and See STEM “SKIM” By! Presented at Montana, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Forum, Helena, MT Cobbs, G. A, (Oct, 2011). Mathematical Mystery: No, Stories that count! Presented at Montana Education Association (MEA-MFT). Missoula, MT. Cobbs, G. A, (Oct, 2011). Stories that count: K-3! Presented at MEA-MFT, Missoula, MT. Cobbs, G. A, (Oct, 2011). Read All about It: Connecting Manipulatives and Mathematics Literature. Presented at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Regional Conference, St. Louis, MO. Cobbs, G. A, (Oct, 2010). Books are fractional teachers: Read about math! Presented at MEA- MFT. Helena, MT. Cobbs, G. A, (Oct, 2010). Fractions with egg cartons and pattern blocks! Presented at MEA- MFT. Helena, MT. Cobbs, G. A. & Cranor-Buck, E. (Oct, 2010). Build It, Test It, and See Math “Skim” By! Presented at NCTM 2010 Regional Conference, Denver, CO. Cobbs, G. A. (August, 2010). Indian Education in a Math Methods Course Presented at Project LETTERS Summit. Cobbs, G. A. (April, 2010). Teachers’ Perspectives on Using an Integrated Math/Science Curriculum. Presented at Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) School of Education Research Symposium International, Missoula, MT. Cobbs, G. A. & Miller, K. (Nov, 2009). Sailing with Inquiry. Presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) Annual Meeting, Reno, NV. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2009). Calculators Friends? Learn how to use the TI-15. Presented at MEA- MFT. Billings, MT. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2009). Calculators Friends? Learn how to use the TI-10. Presented at MEA- MFT. Billings, MT. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2009). Jet Toys: A World in Motion Workshop (AWIM) Workshop. Presented at MEA-MFT. Billings, MT Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2009). Skimmers: A World in Motion (AWIM) Workshop. Presented at MEA- MFT. Billings, MT Cobbs, G. A. (Sept, 2009). Creating a Post-Colonial Math Education within an Elementary Education Program. Presented at International Society for Design and Development in Education in Cairns, Australia. Cobbs, G. A. & Horejsi, M. (March, 2009). Storycaching GLOBE: iPods, GPS, Data and the GLOBE Project. Presented at National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) National

Convention, New Orleans, LA. Schertz, M, Blank, L. & Cobbs, G. A. (Feb, 2009). Creating a Post-Colonial Elementary Education Program. Presented at 5th International Globalization, Diversity, and 88

Education Conference, Spokane, WA. Cobbs, G. A. & Horejsi, M. (July, 2008). Storycaching GLOBE:Combining Data with Community Discourse to Encourage Sustainability. Presented at the GLOBE Annual Conference, Cape Town, South Africa Cobbs, G. A. & Horejsi, M. (April, 2008). A Probeware Primer: The Basics of Vernier Senors for Fun & Learning. Presented at the Montana EdTech Summit, Billings, MT Cobbs, G. A. & Horejsi, M. (Feb, 2008). Read, Make, and Learn All about it! Presented at the annual Pre-Service Teacher Conference (PSTC), Alexandria, VA. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2007). T^4 Teaching Times Tables with Technology. Presented at MEA- MFT, Belgrade, MT. Downey, J., Cobbs, G. A. & Mohesky, Z. (Oct, 2007). Making connections: An early multicultural field experience for pre-service teachers. Presented at 25th Annual Northern Rocky Mountains Education Research Association (NRMERA) Conference, Jackson, WY. Cobbs, G. A. & McClurg, N. (August, 2007). Tribal Connections to GLOBE. Presented at GLOBE Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX. Cobbs, G. A. & Mohesky, Z. (March, 2007). Pre-service Teacher Experiences in a Multicultural Setting. Presented at PDK/School of Education Research Symposium, The University of Montana.

Cobbs, G. A. (Feb, 2007). What are the Chances you can Learn Your Basic Facts? Presented at the annual PSTC Meeting, Alexandria, VA. Cobbs, G. A. & Mohesky, Z. (Oct, 2006). Pre-Service Teacher Experiences in a Multicultural Setting. Presented at SSMA Annual Meeting, Missoula, MT. Cobbs, G. A. & Miller, K. (Oct, 2006). Gliders: World in Motion Activities for Teachers. Presented at SSMA Annual Meeting, Missoula, MT. Cobbs, G. A. & Downey, J. (Oct, 2006). Students’ Perspectives on Mathematics as Revealed Through Their Drawings. Presented at SSMA Annual Meeting, Missoula, MT. Cobbs, G. A. & Crews, J. (July, 2006). Connecting Science and Place in Traditional Salish Lands. Presented at GLOBE Annual Conference, Phuket, Thailand. Cobbs, G. A. (April, 2006) How well can you make a free throw: Fun with Probability. Presented at 4th Annual Missoula Indian Youth Conference. Cobbs, G. A. & Downey, J. (April, 2006). “Closing the Achievement Gap in Mathematics: Insights From Elementary Students.” Presented at American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. Cobbs, G. A. (March, 2006). “Is Your Mug the Best Coffee Mug?” Presented at T^3 Regional Conference, Montana Learning Center, Canyon Ferry Lake, MT. Cobbs, G. A., Crespo, F. & Munson, M. (Feb, 2006). Surviving the First Year in the Classroom. Presented at the annual PSTC, Alexandria, VA. Cobbs, G. A. & Crespo, F. (Feb, 2006). Part of panel discussion: “So That’s How it Works in the Educational World,” at PSTC, Alexandria, VA. Cobbs, G. A. (Feb, 2006). Integrated Methods of Pre-Serve Teacher Educators. Presented at PSTC, Alexandria, VA. Cobbs, G. A. & Minckler, A. (Feb, 2006) Assessing as you Go: Smart Boards & CPS. Presented at Northwest Council for Computer Education (NWCC), Portland, OR. Cobbs, G. A. (Nov, 2005). “Soaring with Science & Math: A Flight Unit.” Presented at SSMA Cobbs 9 Annual Meeting, Ft. Worth, Texas. Cobbs, G. A. (Aug, 2005). “Fire Training and UM Students.” Presented at the GLOBE Annual Conference, Prague, Czech Republic. Cobbs, G. A. & Downey, J. (Jan, 2005). "I actually learned a lot from this": A field assignment to prepare future math teachers for culturally diverse classrooms. Presented at Association for Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE). Dallas, Texas. Cobbs, G. A. & Downey, J. (Oct, 2004). Preparing Preservice Teachers to Teach Math to Underrepresented Students: A Field Assignment.” Presented at the SSMA Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Cobbs, G. A. (Summer, 2004). Attended NASA’s Pre-Service Professional Development For Partnership and Change Workshop June 28-July 2, 2004. Cobbs, G. A. & Downey, J. (April, 2004). Listening to Students: A Field Assignment to Introduce Pre-service Teachers to Diverse Students’ Ideas About Math. Presented at the PDK/School of Education Research Symposium, Missoula, MT. Cobbs, G. A., & Mayfield, J. (April, 2004). Technology with Lewis & Clark. Presented at NWCC, Spokane, WA. Cobbs, G. A. (October, 2002) Read All About it: Math in Literature. Presented at Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) Annual Meeting, Missoula, MT. Cobbs, G. A. (October, 2002). Division by Fractions: A Multi-level Perspective on Students and their Instructors. Presented at SSMA Annual Meeting, Rochester, NY. Cobbs, G. A. (August, 2002) GLOBE workshop at Ft. Belknap College, Harlem, MT.

Cobbs, G. A. (June, 2002) GLOBE workshop at Chief Dull Knife College, Lame Deer, MT Cobbs, G. A. (April, 2002) "Meet the Standards: See how IMaST makes the connection between math and science," Presented at National Council Supervisors of Mathematics, Las Vegas, NV. Cobbs, G. A. and others, (March, 2002). How to use technology in the classroom using Lewis & Clark. Presented at NSTA Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2001). “Integrating Mathematics, Science and Technology” Presented at the 40th meeting of Northwest Mathematics Conference, Bellevue, WA Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2001). “Let’s Fathom™ with Dice” Presented at the 40th meeting of Northwest Mathematics Conference, Bellevue, WA Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 2001). “Teach the Mean in a Concrete Way” Presented at the annual meeting of ICTM, Boise, ID GLOBE Trainer, “Weaving Common Threads: Reaching Out to American Indians and Native Peoples of Alaska and the Pacific Islands,” Flagstaff, August 5-12, 2001 GLOBE Trainer, San Antonio, TX June 14-19, 2001. Instructor, GEMS (Girls Enjoying Mathematics in Summer) GEAR UP Camp, July 2001. Cobbs, G. A., L. Krussel, & D. Erickson. (Oct, 2000) Pre-service K-12 Teachers of Mathematics: Division By Fractions: A Multi-level Perspective on Students and their Instructors. Presented at NRMERA, Park City, UT. Cobbs, G. A. (July, 2000). Building GLOBE Within Your Community. Presented at the International Annual GLOBE Conference, Annapolis, MD. June, 2000: Attended a Teaching Teachers with Technology (T^3 ) Workshop. This workshop instructed how to use graphing calculators for elementary students in Math-Science. 1010

Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1999). “Overview of the GLOBE: Global Learning Opportunities to Better the Environment” Annual meeting of MCTM, Missoula, MT. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1999). “Choose Your Chocolate.” Annual meeting of MCTM, Missoula, MT. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1999). “Prime Mathematics with the TI-73.” NCTM Regional Meeting, Boise, ID Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1999). “Mathematics Contacts Science with the TI-73 & the CBL.” Presented at NCTM Regional Meeting, Boise, ID Cobbs, G. A. & Erickson, D. (Mar, 1999). Probability and Simulations. Presented at NCTM Regional Meeting in Great Falls, MT. Cobbs, G. A. (Nov, 1998). “Middle School and the TI-73.” Presented at NCTM Regional Meeting, Reno, NV Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1998). “Stat: Test it with the New TI-73.” MCTM, Great Falls, MT Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1998). “Assessment and the Montana Benchmarks.” Presented to East Helena City Schools October In-service. Cobbs, G. A. & Erickson, D. (Oct, 1998). What is Algebra? Pre-service Teachers Beliefs. Presented at NRMERA, Chico Hot Springs, MT. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1998). KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Imagine the Classroom without a Teacher: NOT! Bonner’s Ferry Fall In-service, Bonner’s Ferry, ID. Cobbs, G. A. & Wasta, S. (Sept, 1998). Anchoring technology in pre-service education with the Titanic. Presented at Northwest Education Technology Consortium, Missoula, MT. Cobbs, G. A. (June, 1998). Hands-on Mathematics for Middle School Students, Chimacum, WA. Cobbs, G. A., Meier, S. & Nichol, M. (April, 1998). Integrating Mathematics and Science: Some Pitfalls and Challenges. Presented at National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Washington, D. C.

Cobbs, G. A. (Mar, 1998). “Technology and Mathematics,” Secondary Institute Day, Sparks, NV. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1997). “Are you Afraid of the F-Word: Fractions?” Presented at the annual meeting of MCTM, Billings, MT. Cobbs, G. A. & Brewer, S. (Oct, 1997). “Technology Runs Through Missoula” Presented at MEA in Billings, MT. Cobbs, G. A. & Erickson, D. (Oct, 1997). Pre-service K-12 Teachers of Mathematics: Change in Beliefs. Presented at Psychology of Mathematics Education-North America in Bloomington, IL. Cobbs, G. A. (Mar, 1997). KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Setting the Standard: Integrating Mathematics and Science, at Teacher Institute Day in Reno, NV. Cobbs, G. A. (Mar, 1997). “Get in Gear with Algebra Lab Gear,” presented at Teacher Institute Day in Reno, NV. Cobbs, G. A. (Feb, 1997). Connecting Mathematics: Activities for Middle Grades and High School. Southern Council Teachers of Mathematics, Las Vegas, NV. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1996). “Are You Spatial?” Presented at the annual meeting of MCTM, Helena, MT. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1996). Manipulatives for pre-algebra and algebra. Presented at ICTM, Twin Falls, Idaho. Cobbs, G. A. (Feb, 1996). Science and Math: Links for Tomorrow. Presented at NSTA/NCTM Cobbs 11 Regional in Rapid City, South Dakota. Cobbs, G. A. (Feb, 1996). Mathematics Assessment for the Middle Grades (5-8). Presented at Southern Nevada Council Teachers of Mathematics. Cobbs, G. A. (April, 1995). Mathematics and Science Integrated with Technology. Presented at NCTM Annual Meeting, Boston, MA. Cobbs, G. A. (April, 1995). Algebra for Everyone. National Catholic Education Association, Cincinnati, OH. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1995). Can You Visualize This? (Problem Solving and Spatial Visualization). Presented at Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM), Pocatello, Idaho. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1994). Integrating Mathematics and Science: Communication That Makes a Difference. Presented at NCSM Meeting at the NCTM Regional in Boise, Idaho. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1994). Mathematics-PAC: Portfolios, Assessments and Connections. Presented at Northwestern Regional Conference of NCTM, Boise, Idaho. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1993). Mathematics Across the Curriculum. Presented at ICTM, Post Falls, Idaho. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1993). Alternative Assessments. Presented at ICTM, Post Falls, Idaho. Cobbs, G. A. (May, 1992). Calculators in Mathematics K-3. Presented at an in-service for Payette Teachers, Payette, Idaho. Cobbs, G. A. (June, 1992). Mathematics Across the Curriculum. Presented at an in-service for Payette Teachers, Payette, ID. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1991). Manipulatives for mathematics K-6. Presented at the Partnership for the Future Conference. Columbus, OH. Cobbs, G. A. (April, 1988). Preservice education: Using The Microcomputer in Reflective Teaching. Paper presented at the annual AERA, New Orleans, LA. Cobbs, G. A. (Oct, 1988). Computer Literacy: A significant trend in teacher education. Paper presented at Mid-Western Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.

Cobbs, G. A. (April, 1987). Contemporary Approaches to Integrating the Computer in the Elementary Classroom. Paper presented at the annual AERA Conference, Washington, D. C. Cobbs, G. A. (April, 1987). Differences in Brain-Mapping Patterns among College Learning Disabled Students. Paper presented at the annual AERA Conference, Washington, D. C. Cobbs, G. A., with Languis, Miller, Wilson, Alter (April, 1987). Evaluation of Intra-individual Differences in Brain Activity During Repeated Neurocognitive Tasks. Paper presented at the annual AERA Conference, Washington, D. C. Cobbs, G. A., with Languis, Bean, and Alter (April, 1986). Applications of Word Processing, Graphics and Electronic Communication in Preservice Elementary Teacher Education. Paper presented at the Annual AERA Conference, San Francisco, CA.

Grants Grant Co-Writer with Drs. Jennifer Luebeck, Brian Lindaman (Sept, 2012). MCCSM = Montana Common Core Standards for Mathematics. Math and Science Partnership Grant (MSP) to OPI Funded $ 1,000,000. Grant Writer, (Feb, 2012) GLOBE Teacher Workshop on Climate, from NOAA via GLOBE 1212

Program Office. Funded $3,380 Consultant on Grant with B. Brown & others. (2007-2009). Diabetes Prevention Program in American Indian Youth. National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Project to assess, develop and test community-based, culturally specific diet and exercise strategies for Northern Plains Indian youth, ages 10 -14 on two Montana reservations. Funded $462,991. Grant Co-Writer, submitted with J. Mayfield (2003) to OPI, “North Central Technology Consortium” (NOCENTC), Enhancing Education Through Technology (Ed Tech) Title II, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as Amended by the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. Based in Chester, MT. Funded $285,000. Grant Co-Writer, submitted with R. Seitz, (2001) grant proposal for $97,160 from Dwight D. Eisenhower Education Program, “The Montana Team Institute.” Not awarded Grant Co-Writer, submitted with C. Brick, (2000) grant proposal from Environmental Protection Agency, “Outreach in Environmental Science Education in Montana via GLOBE.” Not Funded. Cobbs, G. & Hale, P. (1999). Grant proposal from Dwight D. Eisenhower Education Program, Bridging the Standards and Assessment Gap. Funded $58,147. Grant Co-Writer, submitted with G. Bailey & S. Running (1998), International Earth Observing System (EOS) and Natural Resources Training Center and The School of Education Funded $1,750,000. Grant Writer (1997), submitted a grant proposal for $3000 to Texas Instruments, “Teaching Elementary Teachers to Integrate the Calculator.” Not awarded. Cobbs, G. & Churchill, L. (1997). Grant proposal for $49,927 from Dwight D. Eisenhower Education Program, “A WWW-Based Mentoring Model for K-5 Teacher Enhancement.” Not awarded. Cobbs, G. & Micheletto, R. (1997) grant proposal for $45,895 from Dwight D. Eisenhower Education Program, “Developing Professionals: Using “Montana’s Frameworks’ and Preparing Teachers to Promote Professionalism with Preservice Teachers.” Not awarded. Cobbs, G. & Allen, R. (1997) Funded $8, 973 from STEP Bozeman and Missoula for “STEP Block Cohort Program-The University of Montana, Missoula City School District & St. Ignatius School District.” Grant C0-writer, ITPAC 1996-97 grant proposal for $121, 000.00 with Drs. S. Brewer, C. Lott, B. Patton, D. Beed, D. Erickson, & L. Vincent, Funded $20,000.00. Cobbs, G. (1996). Dwight D. Eisenhower Science and Mathematics Education Act: Competitive Grant Proposal: Teaching with Montana’s Framework: Improving Mathematics and Science Education in the Elementary Schools. Funded $32, 813. Cobbs, G. & Churchill, L. (1996). Exxon Education Foundation: Developing K-5 Mathematics Specialists throughout Montana. Not funded.

Professional Committees, Boards & Projects 2013-2016 School Science & Mathematics Newsletter Editor 1999-Present GLOBE Director for Montana 2010-2013 School Science & Mathematics (SSMA), Board of Directors 2012-2013 Member, The U.S. Partner Regional Ambassador Committee (US-PRAC), an advisory body organized and formed by the GLOBE Program Office. 2007-2009 Consultant on curriculum: Diabetes Prevention Program in American Indian Cobbs 13 Youth. 2005-2009 Co-PI for Center for Teaching and Learning in the West. An NSF grant with five universities in the Northwest. 2006 Program Chair for SSMA Annual Meeting, Missoula, MT 2005-2006 K-12 Education Advisory Board for A World in Motion, Society of Engineers Curriculum. 2005-2010 Mathematics & Technology Outreach Coordinator (TIC-TOC: Technology Integrated Classroom that Optimizes Curriculum) for Partnerships for Student Achievement Through Technology,” an OPI (Office of Public Instruction) grant. 2003-2005 Consultant on North Central Technology Consortium” (NOCENTC), Enhancing Education Through Technology working with GTCC teachers and students 2003-2006 School Science & Mathematics (SSMA), Board of Directors 2002 GLOBE/NASA-MUSPIN Representative at Tribal College Rural Systemic Initiative Roundup 1999-2004 Golden Triangle Coordinator with The Lewis & Clark Re-Discovery Project, The University of Idaho 1999.2002One of four PIs on the IMaST Project Plus: Integrated Mathematics, Science and Technology, Illinois State University “IMaST Plus An Instructional Materials Development Grant,” National Science Foundation, 1999 – 2002, $1.78 million 2000-2001 Co-Editor for The Researcher, Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association (NRMERA) Journal 2000 Program Chair for NRMERA Annual Conference, Park City, UT 1999 EOS Curriculum Director 1999 School Mathematics and Science Association, Integration of Mathematics and Science Committee 1999 Great Falls Schools Assessment Workshop, Summer 1998 MCTM, Conference Chair for Annual Meetings, Missoula, MT 1998 Missoula Mathematics Curriculum Committee, Consultant 1997 Illinois State University: The IMaST Project: Integrated Mathematics, Science and Technology Advisory Board: Member 1996 NCSM Task Force Committee Task Force on Quality Mathematics in An Increasingly Integrated Curriculum and Interdisciplinary World. 1993 State Mathematics Curriculum Framework Committee As a member of the committee I was instrumental in the writing of the middle school portion of the Idaho K-12 Mathematics Content Guide and Framework. 1990 NCTM Calculators for Classrooms Video I was video taped as a master teacher for demonstration of calculator usage. I also served as an editor of the videotape 1990-1991 Planning Committee for Battelle Institute/Ohio State University Partnership for the Future Conference. As charter member of the committee, I assisted in organizing and planning for the education and business partnership conference.

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2006.2007 K-12 Education Advisory Board for A World in Motion, Society of Engineers Curriculum. 2006 Reviewer, Pearson Publications 2005 Reviewer, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc., Publishers 1999.2001 Member, Advisory Board, America Counts 1995-2002 Mathematics-Science Consultant with Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Publishing Company 1994-1995 Mathematics Consultant with Addison-Wesley Publishing Co. Dec 1992 Calculators in the Classroom Workshop for teachers of Payette City Schools, Idaho Dec 1992 Connections in Mathematics Speaker at Centennial Kiwanis, Meridian, Idaho Nov 1992 Connections in Mathematics and other Content Areas Workshop for K-12 staff of Payette City Schools, Idaho Apr 1992 Team member of Site Evaluation of Horseshoe Bend City Schools, Idaho State accreditation Oct 1991 Using Manipulatives in Grades K-12 Workshop Horseshoe Bend Schools, Idaho

Professional Organizations: Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Montana Council of Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) National Council Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) Research in Mathematics Education (SIG/AERA) School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) Service 2013-2016 Newsletter Editor, SSMA 2013-2015 Department Chair, Curriculum & Instruction 2011-2013 Member, Steering Committee for Western Montana CSPD 2010-2012 Graduation usher 2010-13 Charitable Giving Campaign for Curriculum & Instruction 2008 Graduation usher 1999-2007 Graduation usher 2008-2009 Campus-wide Sabbatical Committee 2002-2009 Faculty Advisor to Pre-Service Teacher Conference 2008 Relay for Life Fund raiser for cancer, Team Captain