Rachelle D. Meyer, Ed.D.

Lecturer, Curriculum & Instruction

Campus Contact Information
Baylor University
School of Education
One Bear Place #97314
Waco, TX 76798-7314
Office: Draper 129B
Phone: (254) 710-6069
Email: Rachelle_Meyer@baylor.edu

Education
B.A. Texas Lutheran University, Seguin, Texas
M.Ed. Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
Ed.D. Baylor University, Waco, Texas

Philosophy of Teaching
My educational philosophy is based on the fact that every child can learn. As educators, it is our responsibility to stay current in the latest research findings as well as engage in active research in the field of education so that we can best meet the needs of ALL children. In addition, learning at all levels should be exciting, engaging, and challenging.

Research Interests
My research interest includes lesson study as a form of professional development. In particular, what impact does lesson study have on teachers' instructional strategies and content knowledge as well as the effects on students' achievement and conceptual understanding. My research interest also includes what does it mean to teach for understanding and how might this look in the classroom.

Publications
Meyer, R. & Wilkerson, T. (2008). "Lesson Study: The Effects on Teachers and Students in Urban Middle Schools." Submitted to Journal of Teacher Education.

Meyer, R. D. & Null, J. W. (2004). Worthy teachers for the schools of Texas: An overview of the history of Southwest Texas State Normal School, 1899-1959. American Educational History Journal, (31)1, 87-94.

Awards
The Association of Teacher Educators 2007 Distinguised Dissertation Award

Courses Taught
TED 4326 Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary Grades
TED 4337 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School Grades
TED 3383 & TED 3384 Secondary Mathematics Practicum Parts I & II
TED 4630 & TED 4631 4-8 Intern Supervisor
TED 4632 & TED 4633 4-8 Intern Supervisor

Other
Professional Organization Leadership:
President of the Central Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2008-2010)
Chapter Member Liaison for Phi Delta Kappa (2007-2010)