FACULTY PROFILE
"I am a Professor of Mathematics Education at Governors State University, where I teach mathematics content and methods courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. What excites me most about working at GSU is the opportunity to empower students, help them discover their potential, and strengthen their ability to deliver high-quality mathematics instruction in K–8 classrooms.
My research spans local, state, national, and international contexts. I am particularly interested in examining the impact of professional development on teachers’ self-efficacy in teaching mathematics, as well as the development of preservice teachers’ conceptual understanding of mathematical content. Since joining the GSU faculty in 2012, I have served as principal investigator on several projects aimed at improving mathematics instruction among in-service teachers, especially those serving students in Chicago’s southern communities. In recent years, I have actively presented and published research in various professional settings.
In addition to teaching and research, I am deeply committed to service at the community, university, and professional levels. In 2012, I supported the Family Development Center (FDC) at GSU in enhancing its mathematics instruction. I also led professional development workshops for elementary and middle school mathematics teachers. At GSU, I serve on multiple committees across the department, college, and university, including the Student Education Association, Student Conduct Committee, Division Curriculum Committee, Division Personnel Committee, University Personnel Committee, and the Faculty Senate. Through these roles, I aim to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of both our institution and broader educational communities."
- Xiaobo She, Ph.D.
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