Curriculum Vitae
Linda Ruth Gleason

Education:
   University of Louisiana at Lafayette (formerly University of
        Southwestern Louisiana), Lafayette, LA
        Master of Science in Mathematics, May 1987
        Thesis:  Extending Connected Topologies

University of Memphis (formerly Memphis State University),
Memphis, TN
        Bachelor of Science in Education, December 1971
        Majors: Mathematics and English

Work Experience:

  Mathematics Instructor, 1987-current, Louisiana School for
          Math, Science, and the Arts, Natchitoches, LA
          Courses: College Algebra, Trigonometry,
               Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Discrete
               Math, Modern Algebra, Topology
          Sponsor of Math Team

  Adjunct Mathematics Instructor, University of Northwestern
           Louisiana, 1999-current
           Courses: College Algebra, Finite Mathematics

      Teacher/Leader in the NSF Implementing the Discrete Math
           Standard Project, California Polytechnic University, Pomona,
           California, summers of 1993-1996

      Mathematics Instructor, Louisiana Creative Scholars Program and
Young Scholars Program, Summers of 1990-1995

Mathematics Teaching Assistant, 1985-87, University of
Southwestern La.

      Teacher, 1982-85, Lafayette Parish Public School System,
Lafayette, LA
Acadiana High School: General Math, Algebra I and II
Lafayette High School: Math and Physical Science for the
Learning Disabled

      Teacher, 1974-82, Barrigada Junior High School, United States
         Territory of Guam, Math (grades 7-9), Honors English
         (grade 9), Speech, Science (grade 9),Geography (grade 7)

      Teacher, 1973-74, Horace O'Bryant Junior High School, Key
         West, Florida, Math (grade 7)

      Teacher, 1972-73, Marathon High School, Marathon, Florida,
         Mathematics (grades 7-12), Science (grade 7)

Special Training:

WebFeats II, a summer 2002 program hosted by mathematics professors from Duke University and West Point Military Academy to train teachers to create/use web-based resources for teaching mathematics

Boston College, 6 hours of Discrete Mathematics, 1992

Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth College, Engineering
         Concepts for the High School Class, 1996

Honors:

Louisiana Regional Finalist for State Teacher of the Year, 2004

Natchitoches Rotary Club Teacher of the Month, April 2003
Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics
         Teaching, secondary mathematics, Louisiana, 1994
    Alternate, Disney Channel/McDonald's Salute America's Teachers,
         1996
    Nominee for Tandy Technology Schools Outstanding Teacher, 1992
    Master's Fellowship, 1984-85, University of Southwestern La.

Professional:
Member of Mathematical Association of America, 1988-
     Member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1988-
     Member of the Board of Directors of the National Consortium for
         Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science, and
         Technology, 1988-90

School Service:

Proposed, organized, and continue to coordinate the Louisiana School Colloquia Series now in its eighth year.