Jennifer Cox

 

1. Where did you go to college and why did you choose this school?

I attended Eastern Washington University for my undergraduate work.  I choose EWU because it was a smaller university, near Spokane and has a great Education program.  I got my masters degree from Grand Canyon University.  GCU worked for me because I could do all my classes on-line.

 

2. Where have you taught? What grade level(s)?

I am currently teaching in Hermiston OR.  Prior to that I spent 10 year teaching in Boardman, OR.  I began teaching 4th grade, and then taught 6th grade.

 

3. What is your current professional focus (job)?

I am teaching middle school, 7th & 8th grade, math at Armand Larive.

 

4. How and why did you get involved with OCTM?

I attended a conference put on by Molly Smith early in my career.  She invited me to Oregon Math Leaders.  After several years I became the OCTM Area 11 rep.  During my first year as rep I volunteered to fulfill Patty SandozŐs term as secretary when she was elected to President.

 

5. What kind of math leadership roles have you taken in the Oregon Math Community?

I am actively involved in OCTM and OML.  I have presented at several math conferences including the Northwest Math Conference. I am on the committee for Inquiry Outside the Cube (IOC).  IOC is held every three years in La Grande OR.  I have written test items for Oregon State tests and helped set the new cut scores.

 

6. What are you passionate about (personal or professional)?

I believe that learning should never end and the best teachers are people who like to learn.  I am also passionate about spending time with my family and routing for the Echo Cougars.

 

7. What one word do you think best describes you?

Cheerful

 

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