Dr. Mcgatha's curriculum vita

Educational Background

• Ed.D., Vanderbilt University
• M.A., Austin Peay State University
• B.A., Morehead State University

Teaching Areas

• Mathematics Education, Elementary and Middle School
• Teacher leadership: Coaching and Mentoring

Research Interests

• Coaching and Mentoring
• Mathematics Teacher Education
• Teacher Professional Development

Professional Activities

• Improving Algebra Teaching and Learning in Kentucky Gear Up Schools
• Formative Assessments in Middle Mathematics
• Evaluation of Gear Up KY II
• Diagnostic Teacher Assessments in Mathematics and Science

Selected Publications

• McGatha, M. (accepted, 2008) Levels of engagement in establishing coaching relationships. Teacher Development.
• McGatha, M. (October, 2007). [Review of the book Mentoring toward excellence: Supporting and developing highly qualified teachers]. Journal of Education for Students Placed At Risk, 12(3), 353-357.
• McGatha, M. & Sheffield, L. (September 2006). Mighty mathematicians: Using problem posing and problem solving to develop mathematical power. Teaching Children Mathematics, 13(2), 79-85.
• Brown, E. T., McGatha, M., & Karp, K. (May, 2006) Assessing teacher knowledge: Diagnostic assessments for elementary and middle school teachers. New England Mathematics Journal, 28(2), 37-50.