T³ – Teachers Teaching with Technology™: Our Instructors

T³ has had the good fortune to be associated with some of the most creative and innovative mathematics and science teachers in the world. T³ Instructors are educators in elementary and middle schools, high schools, and universities, teaching mathematics, science, agriculture, and engineering. They are authors, coaches, department chairs, and advocates of appropriate technology usage to enhance student achievement.

The T³ instructor ranks are made up of classroom teachers and university professors. Active classroom teachers can speak from current experiences, based on technology, education trends, pedagogical practices, and student expectations in the classroom today. Experienced teachers bring knowledge, skills, and understanding of what works in a classroom.

Starting with only 12 instructors in the 1980s, T³ has grown to include over 300 instructors in North America and many more around the world. T³ continues to seek qualified applicants with a desire to provide professional development to their colleagues in mathematics and science education.

To become a T³ Instructor, an educator must have demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching, professional development, technology usage, and understanding of exemplary pedagogical usage of technology in the mathematics and science classroom. In addition, prospective T³ Instructors must attend Teacher Leader Training from the T³ organization and be evaluated by current leading T³ Instructors.

If you are interested in becoming a T³ Instructor, please contact t3office@list.ti.com.

Featured Instructors

We proudly congratulate T³ instructor Dr. Irina Lyublinskaya and her induction into the 2011 New York State Mathematics Educators’ Hall of Fame (NYSAMS).

Dr. Lyublinskaya, a native Russian, earned her Ph.D. in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics in 1991 from Leningrad State University, Leningrad. She then immigrated to the United States that same year.

She has 23 years of physics and mathematics teaching experience: 12 years at the high school level and 11 years at college level. She currently works with pre-service and in-service teachers in their professional development. Her research expertise at the College of Staten Island, The City University of New York, is in the area of technology implementation in science and mathematics teaching.

A TI technology user since 1994, Dr. Lyblinskaya is T³ Certified in these areas: MS math, MS science, algebra, geometry, precalculus/calculus, physics, physical science, pre-service, math/science at the University level, TI MathForward™; TI-84 with APPs, TI-89, TI-Nspire™ with Touchpad, TI-Nspire™ CAS, TI-Navigator™ classroom learning system with TI-84 Plus and TI-73 Explorer™, and Data Collection probes.

“I love what I do, and it wouldn’t be complete without TI technology,” she said.

To learn more about NYSAMS and its Hall of Fame, visit nysams.amtnys.org.

T³ Leadership Award Winners

The T³ Leadership Award recognizes educators who have exemplified the ideals of the T³ Program - enhancing mathematics and science teaching and learning through the creative and enthusiastic application of handheld technology. This prestigious award is awarded annually at the T³ International Conference.

2011	Corey Boby Jeff Lukens
2010	Jill Gough Sam Gough
2009	Linda Antinone Fred Ferneyhough
2008	Betty Gasque Ed Laughbaum
2007	Pam Giles John Hanna Milton "Norm" Norman
2006	Ray Barton Gene Olmstead
2005	Greg Foley Babs Merkert
2004	Ruth Casey Bob Hart
2003	Doug Smeltz Charles Vonder Embse
2002	John Brunsting Betty Mayberry

Demana-Waits Scholarship for Future Teachers

The Demana-Waits Scholarship for Future Teachers is named for mathematics professors Frank Demana and Bert Waits. Both led the early use of handheld educational technology in mathematics education at The Ohio State University and co-founded T3™ - Teachers Teaching with Technology™, one of the world's leading professional development organizations for educators.

"Demana's and Waits' commitment to educational technology and tailored professional development has benefited teachers and greatly impacted a generation of students," said Richard Schaar, past president of the Education Technology division of TI. "Their vision for teacher training is the foundation for TI's goal of providing teachers, new and experienced, with the tools and resources they need to be successful in the classroom and prepare the leaders of tomorrow."

TI awards the Demana-Waits Scholarship for Future Teachers to students who plan to pursue a teaching career in mathematics. It provides a vital source of financial support and is meant to serve as a bridge to help students initiate academic pursuit toward the acquisition of a degree in mathematics. More information on the scholarship and how to apply is available from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Scholarship Recipients

2010	Kelly S. Ruder Brielle Spencer Vinze Villapando
2009	Madison Shipley
2008	Amanda M. Chui Marlee DeLuca
2007	Marissa Blewitt Tim Fether Kim Kanaly
2006	Kevin McElrath
2005	Alex Gutman Amy Lynn Williams
2004	Amy Gersbach Heather Johnson Kerri Gillenwater
2003	Tiffany McCracken Daniel Torres-Rangel