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The Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy operate on both the Oxford and Jackson campuses. The Schools of Dentistry, Health Related Professionals and Medicine, and the Health Sciences Graduate School, are based in Jackson only. (Additional healthcare programs are available through the School of Applied Sciences on the Oxford campus.) Other than these exceptions, the schools above are on the Oxford campus.

Faculty Profile

Joel C Amidon

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Teacher Education
Professor of Teacher Education
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Teacher Education
University, MS 38677
(662) 915-7588
Joined UM: August 18, 2011

Areas of Expertise

  • ACADEMICS - DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
  • ACCESS AND EQUITY
  • EDUCATION
  • EQUITY IN TEACHER PEDAGOGY
  • MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
  • MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (K-8)
  • SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
  • SOCIAL CHANGE
  • TEACHING AND LEARNING
  • TEACHING METHODS
  • TEACHING STRATEGIES

Brief Bio

Joel Amidon is Professor of Teacher Education. Joel completed his doctoral studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His specialization is in mathematics education and the improvement of pedagogy to address issues of equity and diversity. Simply put, his aim is to lead people to love others through mathematics education. In addition, Joel is the host/co-host/producer of several podcasts focused on the improvement of teaching.

Degrees

BS
Mathematics
University of Wisconsin-Madison (2002)
MS
Educational Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Madison (2006)
PhD
Curriculum and Instruction
University of Wisconsin-Madison (2011)

Committee Memberships

CETL - Keep Teaching and Learning
Ad Hoc Committee
SOEd-Inclusion Advisory Committee
Ad Hoc Committee
University Standing Committee

Awards

School of Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year
2012
School of Education Researcher of the Year
2015
School of Education Outstanding Teacher of the Year
2017
School of Education Researcher of the Year
2020