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Anastasia Brelias, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Office: LWH 3008
Phone: 773-442-4556
Fax: 773-442-5587
E-mail Address: A-Brelias@neiu.edu

Mailing Address:
Northeastern Illinois University
Department of Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies
5500 North Saint Louis Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625

Professional Bio
Dr. Brelias is an educator with teaching experience in mathematics pedagogy, mathematics, and computer programming in high school, college and corporate settings .  Her research examines the use of socially relevant mathematics applications in secondary mathematics classrooms. 

Education
2009
Ph.D.
Curriculum and Instruction
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

1978
M.S.
Mathematics
Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

1974
B.S.
Mathematics and Psychology Majors; Education Minor
University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois

Illinois Teaching Certificate in Mathematics, Grades 6-12

Courses Taught
  • SCED 301: Methods of Teaching on the Secondary Level
  • SCED 303J:  Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School
  • SCED 303M:  Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School
  • ELED 310: Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School
  • SCED 304M: Clinical Experiences in the Secondary School: Mathematics
  • SCED 305M: Secondary Student Teaching and Seminar in Mathematics
  • SCED 401M: New Directions in Teaching Mathematics in the Junior and Senior High School

Areas of Professional Interest
  • Access, Equity, and Excellence in Mathematics Education
  • Educators' Professional Preparation, Practice and Development
  • School Reform
Professional Associations/Affiliations
  • American Educational Research Association (AERA)
  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
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