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Michelle Meadows, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean of Education

Associate Professor of Education

Dr. Michelle L. Meadows has been with Tiffin University since 2015. She earned her Doctorate and Master of Education degrees in Curriculum and Instruction from Kent State University. Her Bachelor of Science degree, from Kent State University, was in Middle Childhood Education specializing in Science and Mathematics with an emphasis on Reading. Prior to coming to Tiffin University, Dr. Meadows taught middle school mathematics and science for eight years. Her research interests include incorporating technology as an aid in student learning, pre-teacher training, and differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all learners.

Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Kent State University

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Emphasis in Mathematics, Kent State University

B.S. in Middle Childhood Education: Science and Mathematics, Kent State University

Selected Works in Academia

Awards

Publications

Grants

  • Vance, L., Meadows, M., Caniglia, J., Frye, C., & Lehman, M. (2024). Improving Adolescent Literacy Partnership Grant. Deans Compact. Project Title: Advocating for Adolescents: Boosting Literacy Instruction to Bridge the Gaps. Focus Area B: Lead creation of course materials. Grant Number 22535-E240-61001. Funded: $39,177.
  • Good, L., Schupp, J., Meadows, M., Miller, G., Fritz, O., Ghosch, S., & Mays, L. NSF Grant S-STEM Student Support Program. Tiffin University. Unfunded: $709, 090.
  • Good, L. (2020). Assisted with Choose Ohio First STEM- Science and Math Education: Science Teacher Education Grant. Tiffin University. Funded: 2.24 million for 5 years.
  • Caniglia, C., Mupinga, D., and Meadows, M. (2020). PI for Virtual Family Math Nights. Kent State University. Funded: $7,000.

Presentations

  • Bock, J., Meadows, M. (2023). Academic Integrity Meets AI: Using Chata GPT for Every Assignment in an Online Course . AECT. Orlando, Fl.
  • Caniglia, J., Meadows, M. (2023). A Mathematical Film FestivalAnalyzing math videos for preservice special education teachers . 73rd Annual Conference: A Roaring Good Time. OCTM. Kalahari. Sandusky, Ohio.
  • Meadows, M. (2022). Teaching a Hy-Flex Course . Learning and Growing: A Hawkes Learning Webinar Series.
  • Meadows, M., Dean. E., Mejri, S. (2022). Student perceptions of and experiences in a hy-flex course . National Organization for Student Success (NOSS) Ohio Chapter. Building academic resiliency: Persevering through challenges. Virtual Conference.
  • Meadows, M. (2021). Effective hybrid and online teaching strategies. Khalifa University’s Fourth Professional Development Week Virtual Conference, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • Caniglia, C., Mupinga, D., & Meadows, M. (2021). STEM service learning during a pandemic . PKAL: Center for Project Based Learning: STEM ED in the Time of COVID-19, PKAL Network Winter Meeting Virtual Conference, MA.
  • Meadows, M. (2021). The use of metacognitive strategies to increase awareness of thought processes. Tiffin University In-service.
  • Floyd, S. & Meadows, M. (2021). Time for a Reset? Strategies to return from a sluggish start to the semester . Tiffin University, Provost Forum.
  • Mupinga, D., Caniglia, C., & Meadows, M. (2020). Closing the achievement gap by bringing science and mathematics home . Rekindling the passion for teaching in challenging times -virtual conference. Ohio Confederation of Teacher Education Organizations (OCTEO) Conference.
  • Caniglia, C., Meadows, M. (2020). Teaching the pandemic: Grades 6-12. OCTM/ODE Virtual meet up.
  • Meadows, M., Caniglia, C. (2020). Resources for teachers to enhance conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and rich problem solving: Grades K-5 . OCTM/ODE Virtual meet up.
  • Caniglia, C., Meadows, M. (2020). Resources for teachers to enhance conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and rich problem solving: Grades 6-12 . OCTM/ODE Virtual meet up.
  • Meadows, M., Mejri, S, & Maus, M. (2019). Designing a virtual conference: Engaging students in research. OLC Accelerate: Accelerating Online Learning Worldwide 25th Anniversary. Orlando, FL.
  • Maus, M. J., Mejri, S., & Meadows, M. (2019). E xamining the relationship between organizational citizenship behaviors and self-reported teaching tasks of online faculty . OLC Accelerate: Accelerating Online Learning Worldwide 25th Anniversary, Orlando, FL.
  • Meadows, M. & Caniglia J. (2019). Accommodating multiple learning styles through interactive notebooks. Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics 69th Annual Conference, Sandusky, OH.
  • Caniglia, J. & Meadows, M. (2019). Accommodating multiple learning styles through interactive word walls . Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics 69th Annual Conference, Sandusky, OH.
  • Loehr, J., Meadows, M., Caniglia, J. (2019). Achieving math standards with science olympiad and Texas Instruments . Teachers Teaching with Technology T3IC. Baltimore, MD.
  • Meadows, M. & Caniglia, C. (2018). Flipping your math classroom with TedEd. Bouncing Mathematical Ideas Round: Connecting and Collaborating in the Rubber City. Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics 68th Annual Conference, Akron, OH.
  • Meadows, M. & Mejri, S. (2018). Sociocultural and educational needs of global learners . Theme III: Connecting Global Learning to Careers and the Professions. Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU). 2018 Global Engagement and Spaces of Practice Conference, Seattle, WA.
  • Meadows, M. & Caniglia, J. (2018). Flipping your classroom with TedED . The Ninth Annual SoTL Conference. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Tiffin, OH.
  • Fritz. O, & Meadows, M. (2018). The secrets behind success coaching. The Ninth Annual SoTL Conference. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference, Tiffin, OH.
  • Caniglia, J. & Meadows, M.(2018). Engaging English language learners in mathematical communication through Desmos® technology . NCTM Annual Meeting & Exposition: Empowering the Mathematics Community, Washington D.C.
  • Mejri, S., & Meadows, M. (2018). E ffective teaching skills that everyone should have . Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts, Conference. OCTELA Conference Revitalize: Getting Back to Teaching, Columbus, OH.
  • Caniglia, C., Meadows, M. (2017). Preservice secondary mathematics teachers as learners: Implications for their teaching of conceptual understanding . [Poster]. North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. PME-NA: Future Directions for Theory, Research, and Practice, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Meadows, M. & Fritz, O. (2017). STEMing into higher education. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference. The Eighth Annual SoTL Conference.Tiffin, OH.
  • Meadows, M. & Caniglia, J. (2015). Teaching mathematics in inclusionary classrooms. OCTM 65th Annual Conference. Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Catch the Math All-Stars Conference, Cincinnati, OH.
  • Frederick, M. & Courtney, S. (2015). How to implement the mathematical practices . Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics: GAMES Mini-Conference. OCTM 64th Annual Conference, Akron, OH.
  • Frederick, M. & Courtney, S. (2014). How might Common Core assessments impact classroom instruction? Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics: PARCC it in Cleveland. OCTM Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH.
  • Frederick, M. & Courtney, S. (2014). Common core examples in the mathematics classroom. Kent Education Excellence Partnership (KEEP): A Focus on the Common Core. Theodore Roosevelt High School, Kent, OH.
  • Frederick, M., & Caniglia, J. (2013). With a little help from my friends. The use of scaffolding techniques in problem-solving. [Poster]. Research Council on Mathematics Learning: Investigations in Mathematics Learning. The Psychology of Mathematics Education National Association Conference, Chicago, IL .