Four questions with ********@******vu.edu“>Laura Pyzdrowski, Professor of Mathematics, West Virginia University.

• Q1? What is special about your GeT course? In 2-3 sentences, describe your GeT course.

The GeT course that I instruct only has students enrolled who are interested in teaching mathematics. That provides the opportunity to customize the course and focus the curriculum and instruction with that in mind.

• Q2? Who are your students?

My students are primarily undergraduate mathematics majors who have an Area of Emphasis in Mathematics Education (pre-service teachers seeking grades 5 – 12 certification in mathematics).  In the future, some students could also be from other majors earning a minor in Mathematics Education via the Mathematics Department.

• Q3? What are you most interested in learning/achieving through participating with the GeT: A Pencil community?

I am engaged in this community so that I can grow professionally and possibly help others who are engaged in that same process.  My primary goal is to provide an up-to-date and current GeT course at WVU for pre-service teachers.

• Q4? What is your favorite book you have read in the last few years?

It is difficult to find time to read for pleasure.  My husband and I listen to audiobooks when we travel to visit relatives.  We are listening to books from the Oregon Trail series by Clive Cussler.