Karen Grinnell

Instructor, Chair: Selection & Retention Committee

Contact Information

Phone: 970-943-2033

Education

Masters of Arts in Education: Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1987

Bachelors of Science in Education: Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1977

Research Interests

Brain-based teaching in all content areas, Standards Based Grading, Rigorous Curriculum, Mathematics Curriculums

Professional Experiences

Western State College: Instructor in the Teacher Education Program, Adjunct in Mathematics Department

Gunnison Watershed School Corporation: Mathematics Curriculum Specialist/Consultant

Mathematics Consultant: Various public schools

Mathematics Lead Teacher: Lee County Schools, Florida

Barry State College: Ft. Myers, Florida, Elementary Education Instructor

Mathematics Teacher: Thirty-two years in teaching grades 2-12 mathematics

Professional Awards

Indiana Teacher of the Year, 1994

Lee County Mathematics Teacher of the Year, 2004

Individual District Teacher of the Year, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2009