Noyce Project Leaders

Carlos de Alba

Carlos de Alba

Department of Mathematics
Graduate Student and Research Assistant

Personal experience and conversations with others have made me realize that many of our modern day students feel alone and forgotten in the classroom. I'd like to help students discover their identity as a learner and feel welcomed in the mathematics community.

Rupi Boyd

Rupi Boyd

National Center for Urban School Transformation
Executive Coach

I was fortunate to have great educators guide me in achieve my dreams through their mentoring. In a small way, I would like to support our children to achieve their dreams by partnering with educators who are on the front lines.

Candace Cabral

Candace Cabral

CRMSE
Project Manager

I enjoy working and sharing with teachers and students. I learn so much and there is still much to learn together.

Joseph F. Johnson, Jr.

Joseph F. Johnson, Jr.

National Center for Urban School Transformation
Founding Executive Director of NCUST
Professor Emeritus

In our work, we see the powerful difference teachers and teacher leaders make in the lives of students!

Lisa Lamb

Lisa Lamb

Teacher Education, CRMSE
P.I., ATLUS Grant

Having the opportunity to work with committed teachers who are making a difference for their students is incredible. We all learn together!

Talia LaTona-Tequida

Talia LaTona-Tequida

Department of Mathematics
Graduate Student and Research Assistant

I am inspired by a desire to understand mathematics learning environments that lead to success for all students.

Susan Nickerson

Susan Nickerson

Department of Mathematics & Statistics, CRMSE
Co-P.I., ATLUS Project

The teacher leaders with whom we work are voracious learners. Their passion, curiosity, and courage to try new pedagogy are inspiring.

Randolph Philipp

Randolph Philipp

Teacher Education, CRMSE
Interim Director, Teacher Education

How wonderful it is when a group of educators can learn together, and this collaboration, among teachers, faculty from the College of Education, and faculty from the College of Sciences, has been an extraordinary opportunity to learn from each other’s experience and perspective.

David Pullman

David Pullman

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, CRMSE
Co-P.I., ATLUS Project

What inspired me to teach was having many exemplary chemistry teachers, from middle school through my PhD and postdoc years. With deep knowledge but humility, each conveyed their joy and enthusiasm for science and made learning fun.

Donna Ross

Donna Ross

Teacher Education, CRMSE
Co-P.I., ATLUS Project

Will Stuart

Will Stuart

Helix High School (Mathematics)
High School Teacher, SDSU Lecturer

The greatest knowledge a person can attain is knowledge of the self.  I want my students to see themselves as mathematical thinkers and learners, and realize their talent and capability. 

Meredith Vaughn

Meredith Vaughn

Teacher Education, CRMSE
Co-P.I., ATLUS Project

Lenelle Wylie

Lenelle Wylie

Helix High School (Science Department)
High School Teacher, Coach, Doctoral Student

The work of an educator is challenging, rewarding, and uniquely engaging. It is simultaneously highly academic and highly interpersonal and I am motivated by the connection I feel while working in community with students and teachers as they move toward greater understanding.