ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃ

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED & DEGREES RECEIVED:

• B.A. in Elementary Education (minor in Psychology) from Westminster College
• Master of Education Degree (Elementary Education with a focus in Mathematics) from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
• Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Indiana University of Pennsylvania

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:

• Pennsylvania Elementary Teaching Certification (Grades K-8)

SCHOLARLY/PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS:

• Silvis, K. (2010). Using Diagnostic Assessment to Address Pre-Service Teachers’ Science Misconceptions. Presented at annual conference of National Science Teacher’s Association (Philadelphia, PA).
• Silvis, K. (2008). How to create your own probability carnival. Presented at annual conference of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (Salt Lake City, UT).
• Silvis, K. (2008). Talking with young people about global warming. Presented at Focus the Nation conference (Pittsburgh, PA).
• Silvis, K. (2008). Taking flight with an inquiry approach. Science Scope, 32(1), 75-78.
• Silvis, K. (2006). How to create a probability carnival. PCTM Magazine, 44(2), 10-13.
• Facilitator for HOME PATE (Hands On Mathematics Education for Pennsylvania Learning And Teaching)
• Published article in Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics Journal – How to Create Your Own Probability Carnival – January, 2006

AWARDS RECEIVED:

• IUP Doctoral Foundation Fellowship
• School Bell Award

JOINED THE LA ROCHE:  2006

HOMETOWN: Harmony, Pa.