Cheri Clausen Bio
1. Where did you go to college and why did you
choose this school?
I attended College of Idaho (which has since been
renamed Albertson College of Idaho).
I chose this school for its academic reputation and personal attention.
2. Where have you taught? What grade level(s)?
My entire 26 years of teaching having occurred at the
elementary level (grades K-5) at the Ontario School District in Ontario,
Oregon.
3. What is your current professional focus (job)?
I am the media/tech/TAG teacher which means I serve
as librarian, technology teacher and talented and gifted coordinator at May
Roberts Elementary in Ontario.
4. How and why did you get involved with OCTM?
A friend and math colleague invited me to join OCTM
after we had worked together on district curriculum.
5. What kind of math leadership roles have you
taken in the Oregon Math Community?
I have served as an Area Rep for OCTM, as a district
rep for curriculum alignment and textbook selection, as facilitator of my
school's math cadre, and as a presenter of GEMS (Great Explorations in Math and
Science) workshops and other professional development opportunities for
teachers.
6. What are you passionate about (personal or
professional)?
I am passionate about pursuing my own curiosities and
encouraging my students to recognize their curiosity as a path to learning.
7. What one word do you think best describes you?
Interested