EDUCATION
University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, Ed.D.1989

University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, M.Ed.1977

Morehead State University , Morehead, Kentucky, B.A. 1972

CERTIFICATIONS
Elementary Teacher (1-8)
Reading Specialist (K-12)
Administration - Elementary Principal
Supervision Endorsement

RESEARCH
Dr. Columba's research focuses on facilitating students to make meaning in the mathematics classroom. This is illustrated in The Power of Picture Books in Teaching Math and Science (2005) coauthored with C. Kim and A. Moe. Currently, she is collaborating with other Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM) faculty in assessing and assisting at-risk students achieve with the First in Math© online program. The STEM team is a collaborative approach across disciplines and colleges including school districts and industry partners. Other research comprises a coaching/mentoring professional development model implemented in an elementary urban school to initiate best practices in mathematics instruction.

COURSES
TBTE 428        Teaching Mathematics in Elementary Education
TBTE 448        Teaching Mathematics in Middle Level and
                        High School Education
TBTE 407        Designing for K-12 Teaching and Learning
TBTE 461        Participation in Teaching
TBTE 463        Intern Teaching
TBTE 464        Intern Seminar
EDUC 494       Field work in Teacher Education
EDUC 495       Independent Study in Teacher Education

VITA
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