Faculty Profile
Joel C Amidon
Teacher Education
Professor of Teacher Education
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 |