Dr. Cirulis teaches mathematics courses in the elementary and secondary teacher education programs. Among her research interests are elementary pre-service and in-service teachers’ understanding of mathematics. Dr. Cirulis has been a member of Concordia’s faculty since 2005.

Education

  • DA, Mathematics - University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago, IL
  • MS, Mathematics - University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago, IL
  • MAT, Secondary Mathematics - University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago, IL
  • BS, Mathematics and German - University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago, IL  

Academic and Professional Highlights

Memberships

  • President, Illinois Mathematics Teacher Educators

Publications:

  • Contributed to Math Trailblazers K-5 chapter in “Standards-Based School Mathematics Curricula.”

Presentations:

  • Discussed student understanding of signed numbers, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Washington, D.C., April 2009.