Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Mathematics Education

Brad A. Alles
Ed.D.

Education

• EDD - Leadership, Concordia University Wisconsin (2020)
• MA - Christian Education, Concordia University Chicago (1994)
• BS - Secondary Education/Art & Theology, Concordia University Nebraska (1987)

Contributions

• Alles, B., Pingel, J., Paape, A. & Juergensen, J. (2021). Grapes, Giants, and God: Mentoring First-Year Teachers with the Joshua-Caleb Project. (Spring 2021 ed.). St. Louis, MO: Lutheran Education Association.

Presentations

• Alles, B. (2022). God's Truth, Identity & Purpose in Post-Christian America. Keynote/Plenary Address. Making Disciples for Life. St. Louis. MO.

Research Interests

• Faith development
• Christianity and cultural transformation

Teaching Interests

• Christian education
• Apologetics

Jonathan Balsman
B.A., M.A., Ph.D Candidate

Education

• Ph D - Educational Leadership, Liberty University (2026)
• MA - Math Education , Aurora University (2019)
• BA - Lutheran Secondary Education Mathematics, Concordia University Wisconsin (2014)

Presentations

• Paape, A. & Balsman, J. (2024). Cultivating Student Growth: Integrating High-Leverage Strategies for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Elementary through High School. Oral Presentation. North and South Wisconsin District of the Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod Teachers' Conference. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
• Balsman, J. (2024). AI for the LuHi. Oral Presentation. ALSS Heartland Summit. Concordia Wisconsin.
• Balsman, J. (2024). "What Really Good Group Work Looks and Sounds Like". Oral Presentation. Cleveland Lutheran HS Association Professional Development. Cleveland, OH.
• Balsman, J. (2024). Unlocking Student Success: Mastering the Seven Essential Strategies for Teaching and Learning in Middle and High School (II). Oral Presentation. Cleveland Lutheran HS Association Professional Development Day . Cleveland, OH.
• Balsman, J. (2023). What do you notice? What do you wonder? Molding Math Mindset in our Students and Ourselves.. Oral Presentation. Concordia School of Education Summit. Mequon.

Research Interests

• Math Anxiety
• Student Autonomy

Teaching Interests

• Math Methods
• Educational Psychology

Dennis Evans
Ph.D. Mathematics

Education

• Ph D - Mathematics, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (1992)
• MA - Mathematics, University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (1990)
• BA - Mathematics, University of Missouri - Columbia (1986)
• BS - Computer Science, University of Missouri - Columbia (1986)

Research Interests

• Real Analysis
• Topology of Infinite Dimensional Metric Linear Spaces

Teaching Interests

• Real Analysis
• Logic and Methods of Proof

James D. Juergensen, Ed.D

Education

• EDD - Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service, Cardinal Stritch University (2004)

Contributions

• Alles, B., Pingel, J., Paape, A. & Juergensen, J. (2021). Grapes, Giants, and God: Mentoring First-Year Teachers with the Joshua-Caleb Project. (Spring 2021 ed.). St. Louis, MO: Lutheran Education Association.

Research Interests

• Christian leadership
• Athletic ministry

Teaching Interests

• Secondary education methods
• Middle level educaton methods

Adam Paape
Ed.D.

Education

• EDD - Educational Leadership, George Fox University (2013)
• MS - Educational Administration, Concordia University Wisconsin (2004)
• BA - Secondary Education - Mathematics, Concordia University Wisconsin (2000)

Contributions

• Alles, B., Pingel, J., Paape, A. & Juergensen, J. (2021). Grapes, Giants, and God: Mentoring First-Year Teachers with the Joshua-Caleb Project. (Spring 2021 ed.). St. Louis, MO: Lutheran Education Association.
• Paape, A. (2020). "Silent Mathematics. " In Susanna M. Steeg Thornhill and Ken Badley (Ed.), Generating Tact and Flow for Effective Teaching and Learning. (pp. pp. 59 -60). New York: Routledge.
• Paape, A. (2019). Review of Contemporary Challenges for Religious and Spiritual Education. (1 ed., vol. 24, pp. 120-121). International Journal of Christianity and Education . https://journals....
• Paape, A. (2018). Reflections on Professional Coaching: Eight Mathematics Teaching Practices. (pp. 27-36). River Forest, IL: Lutheran Education Journal.
• Paape, A. (2017). (Not) Teaching the Way We Were Taught. (Spring 2017 ed.). River Forest, IL: Lutheran Education Association.

Presentations

• Paape, A. & Balsman, J. (2024). Cultivating Student Growth: Integrating High-Leverage Strategies for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Elementary through High School. Oral Presentation. North and South Wisconsin District of the Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod Teachers' Conference. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
• Paape, A. (2024). Elevating Mathematics Instruction: Empowering Engagement and Deep Thinking - Elementary. Oral Presentation. Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools 2024 Education Conference and Expo. Detroit Michigan.
• Paape, A. (2024). Elevating Mathematics Instruction: Empowering Engagement and Deep Thinking - Secondary. Oral Presentation. Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools 2024 Education Conference and Expo. Detroit Michigan.
• Paape, A. (2024). - Unlocking Student Success: Mastering the Seven Essential Strategies for Teaching and Learning. Oral Presentation. Florida-Georgia District of the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod Educators Conference. Daytona Beach, Florida.
• Hollander, E., Paape, A. & Potratz, J., (2023). Mathematical Integrated Strategies in a Core Business Class Using Cognitive Science Methods as an Intervention Tactic to Increase Future Student Success at Concordia University of Wisconsin. Paper. 2023 Cross-Cultural Business Conference. Steyr Campus.

Research Interests

• In-service teacher instructional practices
• Post-traditional teacher candidate support

Teaching Interests

• Mathematics education
• Pre-service teacher preparation